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GE TBX18DAXJRWW Owner's Manual

GE TBX18DAXJRWW Owner's Manual

Top-mount no-frost refrigerators 18-25 models
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GEAppliances
Models 18-25
Part No. 162D3948PO05 Pub. No. 49.6971

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances Models 18-25 Part No. 162D3948PO05 Pub. No. 49.6971...
  • Page 2 W yem_. And we hope you will be pmt of ours f_)ra long lime to come. We thankyou fi)r bwing GE. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you _ll condnue lo rely on us Important! whenever you need quality appliances for your home.
  • Page 3 How to ConnectElectricity ..6 A Service Pattnership Use of Adapter Plugs..6, 7 Ask any GE appliance owner and they will Use of ExtensionCords ..tefl you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service, However, did you know that most questions result from...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING A WARNING! Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual SAFETY P RECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: This reflJgerator must be Keep fingers out of dm properly installed and "pinch point"...
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT: PROPER DISPOSAL OFTHE REFRIGERATOR Child enuapment and suflbcafion are not problems of lhe past. Junked or abandoned refigerau_rs are slill dangerous...even if lhey _dll sit for ".just a few days." If you are gelling rid of}xmr old refigerator, please follow the instnlclions below to help prevent accidents.

  • Page 6: How To Connectelectricity

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USING. [, WARNING! HOWTOCONNECT ELECTRICITY Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord. For personal safety, this appliance must be properly grounded. The power cord of this appliance is equipped _4tl_ a 3-prong (glounding) plug which mates _4tl_ a standard 3-prong (glounding)

  • Page 7: Use Of Extensioncords

    15 amperes (minimum) and 120 vohs. REMEMBER... Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you to remain a happy and healthy part of our GE family. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 8: Temperature Controls

    About the controls on the refrigerator. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at C If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food temperature first.
  • Page 9 ControlSettings FreshFood Control The flesh tbod conm)l maintains the temperatures fluoughout the refligerator. Moving the fresh fbod control to OFF stops cooling both areas-flesh fb(:d and fleeze:_but does not shut off power !o !he reffigerator. freezer Control The fleezer con!rol moves a damper to change...
  • Page 10 About the controls on the refrigerator. How To Test Temperatures I Jse tile milk test fbr tile flesh fbod compartment. Place a container of milk on tile top shelf and check it a day later. If tile milk is too a(!just tile temperature controls.

  • Page 11: Features

    About the refrigerator shelves and dishes. Not all features are on all models. RearrangingtheShelves Lift uo anaout Tilt uD [] hserc Shelves in the ti-esh food 2tlld [ieezer COlllp_ll'/lllell/s [00 nook are adiuslal)le. ]Lower lOCKI11OI8C6 ToRemove To Re_lace Quick Serve TMSystem CAUTION: Dishes and lids are not designed for use on the range top, broiler or in the regular oven.
  • Page 12 About the refrigerator bins. Not all features are on all models. Quick Store Bin To avoid damaging the refligerator, make sme the bin is PushUE €losed and la|ched beiore closing the refligeramr door, This bin can be placed on lhe flesh fbod or fleezer doors, [] Pull f orward Toremove thebin, liftup and out of the bin housing.
  • Page 13 About the storage drawers. Not all features are on all models. Fruit and VegetableDrawers Excess water that may accumulate in tile l)ottom of tile drawers should be emptied and the drawers _dped d) T. Adjustable Humidity Drawers all file way to tile HIGH setting Slide tile control It) provide high hulnidil}7...
  • Page 14 About storage drawer and cover removal. Not all features are on all models. Storage Drawers ToRemove: These drmvers can be removed easily 1)ylifting up slightly while pulling tile drawers pasl lhe stop location. When tile door cannol be opened enough 1o pull lhe &rover sl_aighl out, slide tile drawe_ t()wmd lhe middle and _emove il.
  • Page 15 Two-PositionFreezer Shelf Fo__models _ithout an icemake_ _, the shelf can 1)e placed in either position. For models _dth an icemaker, the shelf must be placed in the lowe_ position. Removable Wine Rack Bins on the Doors Extra Freezer Shelf Can Dispenser Baking Soda Holder...
  • Page 16 About the automatic icemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12 hours to begin making ice. Automatic/cemaker ton Feelerarm some models) icemaKer n me STOP Tile icemaker _411 produce eight cubes per o, cle- "_/4 [c-_i [L,,;posmon approxima/ely 100 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on fleezer...

  • Page 17: Ice And Water Dispenser

    About the ice and water dispenser. On some models To Use the Dispenser Press the tim of tim glass gently against tim dispenser pad. Set the selector switch to ICECUBES, C RUSHED ICEor WATER (on some models). The spill shelf is not self draining. To reduce water spotting, the shelf and its glille should be cleaned regularly.

  • Page 18: Installation Instructions

    About the ice and water dispenser. Water Filter Accessory The waler fiber is an option at exua cosl and is available flom your dealer. Specie, WR97X0214. 11has complele installation instructions and installs on 1/4" O.D. copper wamr line. Important FactsAbout YourDispenser Add ice belore filling lhe glass wilh a heverage.

  • Page 19: Careand Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Press nereto removeg e. The dispenser well, beneafl_ the glille, should be _dped &)-. Water left in the well may leave deposits. Remove tim deposils 1)yadding undilmed _inegar lo the well. Soak until tim deposits disappear or become...
  • Page 20 Careandcleaningof the refrigerator..Cleaning the lnside Tohelp prevent odors, leave an ()pen box of baking soda in tim flesh tbod and fleezer comparlmenls. Unplugtherefrigeratorbefore cleaning.If this is not pracO(al, wnng excess moisture out of sponge or (loth when cleaning mound sx_qtches, lighls or conuols. 1)se an appliance wax polish on dm inside sur[_tce bel_veen dm doors.
  • Page 21 Behind the Refrigerator Be careflfl when moving file refligerator mvay flom tile wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and lhose _dlh embossed surfaces. Pull file refligeralor straight out and remm it lo position pushing it slraighl in.
  • Page 22 Preparingtoinstall the refrigerato_ Read these instructions completely and carefully. Water Supplyto the Icemaker(o, somo mo_s) If file refligerator has an icemaker, it will have to be connected to a cold water line. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoffvalve, fitdngs and instructions) is available at extra cost flx)m your dealer or liom...
  • Page 23 Rollers (on some models) The rollers have 3 purposes: Rollers adjust so the door closes easily when opened about halt_vav. [Raise tile fl-onl about 3/4" ( If} mini fl-om lhe floor.] Rollers adjusl so the refligerator is firmly positioned on the floor and does nol wol)l)le.

  • Page 24: Water Line Installation

    Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before YouBegin This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive water damage. Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and lead to water leakage or flooding.
  • Page 25 What YouWill Need Todeterminehow much €oppertubingyouneed: Measure the dismnce fi_m d_e water vaNe on d,e back of the refligeramr m the wate r Supply pipe:The** add 8 feet (244 cm)- Be sm-e there is sufficient exUTantbing [ about 8 feet (244 Cm) coiled in>3 tu, m of abou t !0 inches (25 cm) diameter] m allow tim refligeramr...
  • Page 26 Installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Shut Off the Mab WaterSupply Turn on/l_e nealest f_tucet long enough to clea_ the line ofwate_. iiiHiii!iiiil J{_iiiilliii Install the Shutoff Valve Install the shutoffvalve on the nea_est tiequently used chinking wate_ line.
  • Page 27 Route the Copper Tubingand Connect It to the Shutoff Valve Roule lhe copper robing belween lhe cold waler line and lhe refligeralor. Roule the lubing through a hole drilled in lhe wall or floor (behind refligeralor or adjacent base cabinet) as close in lhe wall as possible.
  • Page 28 installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Connect the Tubingto the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. iiiHiii!iiiil J{_iiiilliii We recommend installing a water filter if yam water supply has sand or particles thai could clog tile screen of the refligerator's water valve.

  • Page 29: Removingthe Doors

    Reversingthe door swing/Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. ImportantNotes NOTE."Doorson dispensermode/s do not reverse. However,if you need to remove the doorson a dispensermode/, first disconnect the water fine to the dispenser See the Removing the doors sect/bn. Torehang the doors,see the Rehangmg the doors section.

  • Page 30: Removingthe Doors

    Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before Removingthe Doors Unplug the reflJgerator flom its electlJcal outlet. iiiHiii!iiiil J{_iiiil:liii Empty• all d__ _r•shelves,•including the dai U compartment. CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. Todo sO could damage the door stop.
  • Page 31 Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models At the front of the reffigeralor, Tape ,lie door shut xdlh masking ..tape. There is a water line that unsnap lhe hinge cover at lhe bouom of lhe flesh food door. runs flom lhe dispenser m lhe hinge area and it the wamr valve Remove the base glJlle and unclip a! ltie back of the refligeralor.
  • Page 32 _{/8" socket. Remove tile tape tilt tile door away flom tile cabinet. Remove save tile washer tile hin ge pin. Lift tile door straight off tile bottom hinge bracket. Set tile door (wi a _io_i-scratchi_ig "surihce with tile ouLside 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111_...
  • Page 33 Reversingthe hardware. Transfer Bottom Hinge Bracket to the Left Remove lhe base gillie by pulling it straighl out..[]sing a Torxddver, move dm bollom hinge brackel and plastic washer flom ' lhe )ighl side It) lhe left side. P,asticWasher "_--JI /°- HingeBracket...
  • Page 34 Reversingthe door handles. Read these instructions completely and carefully. TransferFresh Food Boor Handle Move the plug button flom the left edge of the door and insert it inlo iiiHiii!iiiil J!_iiiilliii the hole on the opposite side. Move the door medallion. PhgButton Remove the handle...
  • Page 35 Rehanging the doors. Rehang the Fresh FoodDoor Ix)wet the ti-esh tbod door onto the bottom hinge pin. Besurethe washer i} inplace. Straighlen the door and line it up _dth the center hinge brackel. Reinstall the hinge pin wilh a 3/8" socket. Turn il until it exlends dmmgh d_e hinge bracket and into II_e door.
  • Page 36 Reversingthedoors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Rehang the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models Onepe,son,,_n n eed toholdthedoo,astheothe,pe,son ,outes the.Tare, line through die conduil. iiiHiii!iiiil J{_iiiilliii Tile conduit goes down into tile fiesh tbod door hinge. Insert tile water line into tile conduit and push it dlmugh until it goes do,_ to tile bott,ml of tile...
  • Page 37 Normal operating sounds. Depending on the placement of the refrigerator in your kitchen, you may want to place a piece of rubber backed carpet under the refrigerator to reduce noise. Icemaker(onsomemodels). ( )ccasionally you will hear ice cubes dropping inlo lhe ice bin. If lhis is your first icemaker, you'll hem- occasional sounds lhal may be unfhmiliar.

  • Page 38: Call Forservice

    Before you call for service... Troubleshooting Tips Save time and money! Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Possible Causes What ToDo Wait about 30 minutes tbr Refrigerator does not Refrigerator deflost tTcle to end.
  • Page 39 What ToDo Possible Causes SeeAboutthecontrols. Freshfoodor freezer Temperature control compartment t oowarm not set cold enough. Warm weather Set lhe lemperamre frequent door openings. control one step colder. See About the controls. Check 1osee if package is Door left open. holding door ()pen.

  • Page 40: Before You

    Before you call for service... Possible Causes What ToDo Ice cubeshave Empty and wash bin. Ice storage bin needs Discard old cubes. odor/taste deaning. Food transmitting odor/ Wrap foods well. taste to ice cubes. See Careandcleaning. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Moisture forms on Wipe surface &y and Not unusual...
  • Page 41 What ToDo Possible Causes Hot air from bottom Your floor covering Normal air flow cooling of refrigerator motor. In the supplier should be consuhed if you object to refrigeration process, lifts discoloration. it is normal that heat be expelled in the area under the refrigerator.
  • Page 42 Consumer Warranty For customers in Canada CAMCOwanants the replacement or repair of all parts of this Refligerator which prove to be defecuve in material or _)rkmanship for one year flom tile date of purchase. Such paris xdll be repaired or replaced at the option of Camco without charge, subject to the terms and conditions set out below.
  • Page 43 Fromthe date of the During this full one-year in materials or _rkmanship. original purchase warranty, GE _dll also provide, freeof charge, a ll labor and in-home sel_@e to replace the detective pro1. Five Years Anypart ofthesealedrefrigerating system(the compressor, From the date of the...
  • Page 44 Service TelephoneNumbers. GEAnswer Center®In theU.$.: 8 00.626.2000 The GE Answer Center ® is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In Canada,contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Facto_7 Lane Moncton, N.B. E1C 9MS. In-Home RepairService/ntheu.s.:800-432-2737 Expert C,E repair ser,,ice is only a phone call away.

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