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GE TBX22PRBMLBB Owner's Manual

GE TBX22PRBMLBB Owner's Manual

Top-mount no-frost refrigerators models 18-25
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Part No. 162D3948PO07 Pub No 49 60012
12 98 OG

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  • Page 1 GEAppliances Models 18-25 Part No. 162D3948PO07 Pub No 49 60012 12 98 OG...
  • Page 2 Congratulations! YouAre Now Partof the GEFamily. Welcome to the GE l_(mily. We're proud of our quality products and we are committed to pro'riding dependable service. You'll see it in this easy-to-use ( )wner's Manual and you'll hear it in the fl'iendly voices servi(e of 01.ll ` O.IStOlller...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ([iStOlllel" II[llnbel"s included in the back section. Warrant) tot U,S.Customers..()r, in the U.S., y ou can alwws (:allthe GE Answer Center <"_ Service Telephone Numbers ..Back Cover at 80(1.626.2000,24 hours a day, 7 claysa week. In Canada, ( :all 1-800-361-34(t0.

  • Page 4: Safetyprecautions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATiON. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following." This refrigerator must be Keep fingers out of tile properly installed and "pinch point"...
  • Page 5 RISK OF CHILDENTRAPMENT PROPER D ISPOSAL O FTHEREFRIGERATOR Child entrapment and st_lbcation are not problems of the past.Junked or abandoned rel_igerators are still dangerous...even if they will sit t()r "just a lew days." If you are getting rid of your old reliigerator, please t()llow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.

  • Page 6: How To Connectflectricity

    IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING. 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 po_ er cord c,f this appliance is equipped _dth a 3-prong (grounding) plug _dli( h mates _itll...

  • Page 7: Useof Fxtensfon Cords

    15 amperes (minimum) and 120 volts. REMEMBER... Your continued health and safety are important to us. Please read and follow this Safety Information carefully. We want you happy and healthy part to remain a of our GE family. SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 8 Aboutthe controlson the refrigerator. Initially set the fresh food control at 5 and the freezer control at 6. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters and numbers. If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the fresh food temperature first. When satisfied with that setting, adjust the freezer temperature.
  • Page 9 ControlSettings fresh Food Control Tile flesh tood (:oiltrol illaiiltair)s tile teillper;ltures throughout tile refrigerator. Movir N the fl'esh food control to OFFstops (:()()ling in both areas-lt'esh lood and tieezer-but does not shut off power to the relt'igerator. Freezer Control Tile fl'eezer (:ontrol moves a dam[)er to (hange tile arnollnt of cold air that UlOVeStl'()in the n'eezer to tile ti'esh li)od compartment.
  • Page 10 About the controls on the refrigerator. How To Test Temperatures Use the milk test fbr the fl'esh food compartment. Pla(e a cont_-finer of milk on the top shelf and check it a day later, ff the milk is too a({justthe temperature warm or too cold, controls.

  • Page 11: Temperature Controls

    IllalllleF l)ishes and lids are sale lot use in micr(_wave ovens, 1 t110 7e:"ge 4toi Sand treezers. ° Donot usewhencooking h{gbfat roods, s uchasbacon,andhigh, sugarfoods, s ucf_ asc_ndyands2ru p.Thehigbtemperatures o f the fat andsugarcancausebubbles to loft}'}Olltheinsided thedish.
  • Page 12 Abouttherefrigeratorbins. Not all features are on all models. Quick Store Bin Tooper To avoid tile rel]riger_ttor, lil[tl_.e sttre tile bin is dalll;4gh'lg [] Push UD _md l'ud_ed, betbre dosin _ tile rel]ri grel'_ttOf door , dosed This bin (:all be placed on tile flesh tb(ld or freezer doors.
  • Page 13 Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the (o mol all the way to the HIGH setting to provide high humidity recommended for most vegetables. Slide the control all the ",_ayto the LOW setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended most fl'uits. Snacks Drawer Tile sna( ks drawer can be lnoved to tile inost useflll location for your family's needs.
  • Page 14 Aboutstoragedrawer andcoverremoval. Not all features are on all models. Storage Drawers ToRemove: These drawers (:an be removed easily by liiiing up slightly while pulling the drawers past the stop location. When the door cannot be opened enough to pull the drawer su'aight out, slide the drawer toward the nfiddle and remove it.
  • Page 15 Two-PositionFreezer Shelf l:'or models _dthout an icemaker, the shelf can be pla(ed in either position. For models with an icemaker, the shelf must be placed in the lower position. Condiment Caddy The condiment (add? keeps frequently used condiments together. It fits in yore" reti'igerator door shelf'.
  • Page 16 About the additional features. Not all features are on all models. Extra Freezer Sheff Bins on the Doors Baking Soda Holder Can Dispenser _iiii _ _!i_ _i_i_!i_i_ !iiiii!ilTiiii_li_i_i iiiiii_iili'iYi...

  • Page 17: Automatic Icemaka

    Abouttheautomaticicemaker. A newly-installed refrigerator may take 8 to 12hours to begin making ice. Automatic Icemaker (onsome models) Feeler art memaKe nmeSTOP Yhe icemaker will produce eight cubes per c?_le- approximately 1O0 cubes in a 24-hour period, depending on l_'eezer compartment temperature, room temperature,...
  • Page 18 Aboutthe ice and water dispenser. On some models Press tile tim of tile glass gently against tile dispenser pad. Set tile s elector switchtoICE CUBES, CRUSHED/CEor WATER (on some models). Tile spill shell is not self-draining. To redu(e water spotting, tile sheli and its grille should be (leaned reg_flarl}.

  • Page 19: Installation Instructions

    Water Filter Accessory The water lilter is _moption _ltextra cost and is available tt()m your dealer. Specit}.' WR97X0214. It has complete installation instructions and installs on I/4" ().D. copper water line. ImpoF_ant F actsAbout YourDispenser Add i(e l)efore tilling the glass with a l)everage. This will pre,,ent splashin "...

  • Page 20: Cam And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Pressh_etoCleaning the Outside remove g rille The dispenser wel!, l)eneath the _rille, should be wiped dry. Water leli in the well may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undihlted vinegar to tile well. Soak until the deposits disappear or become...
  • Page 21 Cleaning the/nside Tohelppreventodors, l eave an open box oi bakhN soda in the Fesh lood alld l_'eezer compartments. Unplugthe refrigeratorbefore cleaning. If this is not prat tkal, wring excess moisttlre ()tit ol sponge or (Ioth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Use an appliance wax polish on the inside sm'litce bet_een the doors.
  • Page 22 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Behind the Refrigerator Be careflfl ",dlen moving tile refl'igerator a',_ay ti'om tile',_ all. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularl} cusllioned ( overillgs alld those witll embossed surl_tces. Pull the reh'igerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in.

  • Page 23: Preparingto Installthe Re_Igerator

    Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. WaterSupplyto theIcemaker Cor, som_mo_,s) If the refiigerator has an icemaker, it _11 have to be connected to a cold _ater line. A water supply kit (containing copper tubing, shutoii valve, fitthNs is available at extra cost tlx)rn }Ollr dealer or ti'orn alld instrll(tions)
  • Page 24 Preparing to installthe refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and Carefully Rollers (onsomemodels) Therollershave3purposes: P.ollers adjust so tile door (loses easily x_hen opened about hali_vav....[P.aise tile fl'ont about 3/4" (19 ram) tt'om tile floor.] _P.ollers a(!iust so the retrigerator is th'mly positioned on the floor ::::and...
  • Page 25 installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. This water line installation is not warranted by the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of expensive Before YouBegin 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 26 _ater supply. Be sure both ends of the robing are cut square. Donotuseplastictubingor plasticfittingsbets)use the ws)ter s upplylineS under pressure at all times.Cert_?in typesof pbstic tl bing rn_ybecome brittle withage andcrock,resultinginwaterleak;)ge. , Two1/4" outer diametercompressionnuts and2 ferrules (sleeves)-- the cot)per...
  • Page 27 ShutOfftheMain WaterSupply Turn on the nearest P, m cet long- enough to dear tile lille of water. install the Shutoff Valve llsed drinkin ;/Install tile slmtofl valve on tile nearest fl'equentl), W_I t el" lille. 2Choose a location for the valve that is easily accessible It ix best to connect into tile side of_l vertical...
  • Page 28 installing the water line. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Route the Copper Tubingand Connect It to the Shutoff Valve P,oute the (:opper tubing between tile (old water line and tile refl'igerator. Route the tubing througll a hole drilled in the wall or floor (behind rel_'igerator or a(!iacent...
  • Page 29 Connect the Tubing to the Refrigerator Before making the connection to the refrigerator, be sure the refrigerator plugged power cord is not into the waft outlet. _,te recommend installirig _ _ ater filter i[}our _ ater supply has sand or particles that COil d c ( g the screen of the refl'igerator's water valve.

  • Page 30: Reversingthe Doorswtng/Remow_" The Doors

    Reversingthe door swing/Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. ImportantNotes NOTE: Doorson dspenser models do not reverse. Howeve_ if yvu need to re.movethe doorson a dispenser model, first disconnect the water line to the dispenser See the Removing the doors section. Tomhang the doors, see the Rehanging the doors section.
  • Page 31 Before Removingthe Doors UnpluK the refi'igerator fl'om its electrical outlet __Enqxv all door shelves, including tile daily, comparurient. CAUTION: DOnot let either door drop to the floor Todo so Could damage the door stop. Remove the Freezer Door on Non-Dispenser Models Tape the door shut with masldng tape.
  • Page 32 Removing the doors. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models At tile fl'ont of tile refl'igerator, i Tape the door shut_dth masking ..... tape. There is a "aater line that unsnap tile hinge cover at tile bottom oi tile fl'esh tood door.
  • Page 33 Remove the Freezer Door on Dispenser Models _iltthe hinge str;,ight up to fl'ee the hinge pin fl'om the so(ket in the top of tile door. _Remove the tape and tilt the door away ti_om the cabinet, l.ilt it off the :::::::::::::: bottom so(ket.
  • Page 34 Roversingthe hardwaro. Read these instructions complete!y and Carefully. Hinge Transfer Center Bracket to the Left Re,,,ove the center hin_e by relnovin_ tile three :{_ _Remove tile three Torx scre'_ s TOFX s(re_ *_" fl'om tile center left side of the NOTE: Keepthese screws wifl7 flTehinge cabinet.
  • Page 35 Reversing the door handles. TransferFreshFood Door Handle Move the large plug button fl'om the left edge oi the door and insert it into the hole on the opposite side. Move the small plug buttons fi'om t e "'g t s_(leoI the door and insert "...
  • Page 36 Rehanging thedoors. Read these instructions completely and Carefully. Rehang the Fresh Food Door [ _o',_erthe fresh food door onto the bottom hinoe.., _oin. Besumtl?ew_sher # inplace. JStraig-hten the door and line it up with the center hinge brad,:et. {{ _Reinstall the hinge pin ",@h a 3/8"...
  • Page 37 Reversing the doors. Rehang the freezer Door on Dispenser Models /One person _ill need to hold the door as the other person routes the _ ater line through the conduit. The conduit goes down into tile fresh tood door hinge. Insert tile water lille into the conduit and push it through until it goes do'an to the bottom otthe refligerator.

  • Page 38: Normaloperaf/Ng Sounds

    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. lcemaker(onsome models).( )ccasiona]]} vou _dll hear i(e cubes dropping into tile ice'bin. If this is your first icemaker, you'll hear occasional sounds that may be unthmiliar.

  • Page 39: Before Yoc Carlforservice

    Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker is the breaker. tripped. Normal when Wait 24 hours lor tile Motoroperatesfor longperiods or cycles e "'ge ator to completely refrigeratur is fi_st I" _110 onandofffrequently. COO1 down. plugged in. (Modemmfrigeratot_ with Often occurs when large This is normal.
  • Page 40 Before you call for service... Possible Causes What To Do Fresh food or freezer See About the controls. Temperature control compartment too warm not set cold enough. Warm weather o1" Set the temperature frequent door openings. coiltl'ol one step colder. See About the controls.
  • Page 41 Possible C auses What To Do Empty and wash bin. Ice cubes have Ice storage bin needs l)iscard old cubes. odor/taste cleaning. Food translrfiHing odor/ Wrap li)ods well. taste to ice cubes. See Care and cleaning. Interior of refrigerator needs cleaning. Moisture fonns on Not unusual dm'h_g Wipe surti_ce dry and...
  • Page 42 Before you call for service... Possible Causes What To Do Hot air frombottom Your t]oor covering Normal air flow cooling of refrigerator motor. In the supplier should be consuhed if you obje(t to refrigeration process, this discoloration. it is normal that heat be expelled in the area...
  • Page 43 Notes...
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  • Page 46: Warrant) _Orcanadiancustomers

    Consumer Warranty For customers in Canada CAMCOwarrants the replacement or repair of all parts of this Reit'igerator which prove to be defective in material or,,_ orl_.manship t_r one ,,,ear ti'om the (late oI purchase. Such parts',_ll be repaired or replaced at the option oi Camco without charge, subject to the terms and conditions set out below.

  • Page 47: Warrant) Tot U,S.customers

    Refrigerator Warranty Cot c ustomers in the United States) All warranty service provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Card _ technician. For service, call 800-GE-CARES. GE Will Replace: One Year Anypart olthe ret_'igerator whkh iails due to a detect...
  • Page 48 OOntF_CtS In the U.S.: 800-626-2224 l'urchase a (;E set, ice contract while your _x arranty is still in etiect and you'll receive a sul)stantial dis(ount. GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires. In Canada,(all 1-800-461-3636. DO_S ond ACCeSSOFieS In me U.S.: 800-626-2002...

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