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GE TFJ20JR Operation Manual

GE TFJ20JR Operation Manual

Large freezer/refrigerator
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GE
LARGE FREEZER/
REFRIGERATOR
OPERATIONS GUIDE
MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE
TFJ20JR
TFJ30PR
TPJ24BR
TFJ22PR
TFJ25PR
TFJ28PR
TPJ24PR
Part No. 162D9792P002
Pub No. 49-6896
12-96
TFJ30PF
TFJ28PF
TPJ24PF
GE Refrigerators

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Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Specifications-External Dimensions . . . . . . . . .10-12
Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operation of Refrigerator:
Interior Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . .16-18
Operation of Custom Dispenser . . . . . . . . .19-21
Utilizing the Interior Space . . . . . . . . . . . .22-26
Storage of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
What To Know About Frozen Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Care and Cleaning of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Self-Diagnosis of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Warranty and After-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34, 35
•
Thank you very much for purchasing the
GE Large Freezer/Refrigerator.
•
Please read and completely understand this
Operations Guide before use to ensure accurate
and safe operation of this appliance.
•
After reviewing, retain this guide for future reference.
•
Be sure to obtain the "Warranty Note."

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty and After-Service ....34, 35 • Thank you very much for purchasing the GE Large Freezer/Refrigerator. • Please read and completely understand this Operations Guide before use to ensure accurate and safe operation of this appliance.

  • Page 2: Instructions For Safe Operation

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION • Please read these safety cautions carefully and operate the refrigerator correctly. • Please make sure to heed the safety cautions listed here, for they contain important information. Caution indicators and their meanings are as follows: This sign indicates that there is a high probability of causing death DANGER or serious injury to the operator, if mishandled.
  • Page 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued) WARNING • DANGER OF STARTING Under no circumstances should you FIRE (OR MAY CAUSE disassemble, repair, or modify ABNORMAL OPERATION). anything. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE • DANGER OF FIRE Use regulation 15A only for dedicated Power Standard 15A FROM OVER-HEATING wall outlet for the refrigerator.
  • Page 4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued) WARNING • DANGER OF Connect grounding wire. Confirm the MALFUNCTION OR ground wire SHORT CIRCUIT. • PLEASE CONSULT DEALERSHIP WHEN CONNECTING CONNECT GROUNDING GROUNDING. • DANGER OF RUPTURED Do not install in a location where HOSES, PIPES, VALVES, freezing is possible.
  • Page 5 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued) WARNING • DANGER OF FIRE BY Do not use flammable sprays (hair IGNITION. spray, insecticide, etc.) near refrigerator. DO NOT USE • DANGER OF INJURY Do not place heavy objects on top of CAUSED BY FALLING refrigerator.
  • Page 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued) WARNING • COULD RESULT IN Secure the refrigerator in place to INJURIES IF THE prevent it from toppling over during an REFRIGERATOR earthquake. TOPPLES OVER. PREVENT FROM TOPPLING OVER • DANGER OF CAUSING The adjustable shelves and baskets INJURIES DUE TO should be attached securely to SHELVES COMING LOOSE...
  • Page 7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued) CAUTION • POSSIBILITY OF Do not use a damaged cord, power ELECTRIC SHOCK, plug, or loose wall outlet. SHORT CIRCUIT, OR FIRE. DO NOT USE • DO NOT DAMAGE, BREAK, Do not damage the electric ALTER, FORCIBLY BEND, power cord.
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION (continued) CAUTION • DANGER OF INJURIES BY Hire professional movers to move the ATTEMPTING TO MOVE THE refrigerator, because it is heavy and REFRIGERATOR YOURSELF. dangerous to move. • CONSULT YOUR DEALERSHIP OR A PROFESSIONAL MOVER TO TRANSPORT THE REFRIGERATOR.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    PART NAMES TFJ28PF, TFJ30PF, TPJ24PF Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Icemaker Compartment Temperature Control Dial (with inspection door) Internal Lamps (built-in icemaker) Quick-Serve Shelf (with 2 Compartment Shelves or 4 serving dishes) (3 levels) Internal Shelf (3 levels) Large Freezer Basket Wine Rack Door Pockets (4 levels) Airtight Snack Case...
  • Page 10 PART NAMES (continued) TFJ20JR Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Icemaker Compartment Temperature Control Dial (with inspection door) Internal Lamps (built-in icemaker) Internal Shelf (3 levels) Compartment Shelves High Humidity Vegetable (3 levels) Compartment Large Freezer Basket Chilling/Vegetable Door Pockets (5 levels)

  • Page 11: Specifications-External Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS UNITS TFJ30PF TFJ30PR TFJ28PF TFJ28PR TFJ25PR TPJ24PF TPJ24PR/BR TFJ22PR TFJ20JR USEFUL TOTAL VOLUME FREEZER FRESH FOOD ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE SINGLE PHASE 100/100 POWER FREQUENCY (Hz) 50/60 SOURCE MOTORS 247/238 247/238 247/238 247/238 252/245 248/233 248/233 243/231 241/228 HEATERS 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675 675/675...
  • Page 12 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS TFJ30PF TFJ30PR Side (Units: mm) View View TFJ28PF TFJ28PR Side (Units: mm) View View TPJ24PF TPJ24PR TPJ24BR Side View View (Units: mm)
  • Page 13 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (continued) TFJ25PR (Units: mm) Side View View TFJ22PR (Units: mm) Side View View TFJ20JR (Units: mm) Side View View...

  • Page 14: Instructions For Installation

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION Refrigerator should be installed on a firm and Install in a low-humidity location. level floor. An electrical short circuit or rusting may occur. If it is necessary to install in a washroom or on a damp floor, be sure to provide gaps by placing the refrigerator on some sort of blocks.

  • Page 15: Instructions For Operation

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION CAUTION DURING POWER OUTAGE Sudden interruption of electricity • Limit the frequency of opening and closing the door. If the door is kept closed, the refrigerator should maintain its temperature for approximately 2 hours and the freezer for approximately 1 hour.

  • Page 16: Operation Of Temperature Control Dials

    OPERATION OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL DIALS SET AT POSITION “5” FOR NORMAL USE Refrigerator Freezer Compartment Compartment (or) Warm Cold FREEZER COMPARTMENT Dial Setting Temperature Operations The freezer temperature is adjusted by moving the dials as shown in the diagrams. HIGH Food is to be stored for Set dial at “5”...

  • Page 17: Interior Temperature Control

    INTERIOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL NOTICE: NEW FREEZING ROOM TEMPERATURE FEATURE YOUR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO INCLUDE A FEATURE THAT WILL PREVENT THE CONTENTS OF THE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT FROM FREEZING, EVEN IF THE ROOM TEMPERATURE IS BELOW FREEZING. THIS IS A TOTALLY AUTOMATIC SYSTEM AND WILL REQUIRE NO ACTION ON YOUR PART.

  • Page 18: Normal Operation

    INTERIOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL (continued) NORMAL OPERATION FREEZER REFRIGERATOR For normal operation, set the dials as shown below: COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT (or) Refrigerator Freezer Compartment Compartment ADDITIONAL COOLING ON REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SIDE FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use this setting when food is to be stored at low COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT temperatures.

  • Page 19: Interior Temperature Control

    INTERIOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL (continued) ADDITIONAL COOLING ON FREEZER COMPARTMENT SIDE FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use this setting when food is to be stored for longer periods COMPARTMENT COMPARTMENT of time. (or) Refrigerator Freezer Compartment Compartment A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD IS STORED FREEZER REFRIGERATOR Use this setting when food is to be stored at warmer...

  • Page 20: Operation Of Custom Dispenser

    (THE CUSTOM DISPENSER REQUIRES A WATER SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM INSTALLATION.) The custom dispenser is a unique GE feature that allows dispensing of ICE CUBES, CRUSHED ICE, and COLD WATER by touch key or by a pad switch without the door being opened.
  • Page 21 OPERATION OF THE CUSTOM DISPENSER (continued) (2) TFJ30PR, TFJ28PR, TFJ25PR, TPJ24PR, TPJ24BR, TFJ22PR, TFJ20JR TYPE CUSTOM DISPENSER 1. DISPENSING ICE CUBES Large ice cubes (half-moon shape) are dispensed by setting Light Lever Selector the lever to the right and pushing the pad in the center with a Switch glass or other type of container.
  • Page 22 OPERATION OF THE CUSTOM DISPENSER (continued) (3) OPERATION OF ICEMAKER (AUTOMATIC ICE-MAKING APPARATUS) GE Icemaker (automatic ice-making apparatus) does not require manual water supply. Following completion of installation of the water supply piping system, lower the feeler arm switch to “ON.” Ice is now automatically made and the icemaker will automatically shut off when the bucket is filled with set amount of ice.

  • Page 23: Utilizing The Interior Space

    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SPACE REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT SHELVES Each shelf is adjustable, enabling space to be utilized 2. To install shelf, lift the front end and insert the without waste. hooks into the slots at desired height, and lower front end to lock in securely. 1.
  • Page 24 UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SPACE (continued) HIGH HUMIDITY VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT This compartment is designed to maintain good internal airtightness, allowing vegetables to be stored without losing freshness. It is normal for water to accumulate in the compartment due to differences in temperature and vegetable moisture content.
  • Page 25 UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SPACE (continued) CHILLING/VEGETABLE COMPARTMENT For use as a chilling compartment, set lever to the For use as a vegetable compartment, set lever to lower position. Cold air will circulate from the the upper position. Cold air from the freezer freezer compartment and will be suitable for compartment will not circulate into this storing food at a lower temperature.

  • Page 26: Wine Rack

    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SPACE (continued) QUICK-SERVE SHELF WITH SERVING DISHES The 4 serving dishes with transparent lids are part of the quick-serve shelf and can be used to store cooked foods directly in the refrigerator or freezer compartment. The serving dishes are microwave- and dishwasher-safe. NOTE: Some models are equipped with only 2 dishes.

  • Page 27: Utilizing The Interior Space

    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SPACE (continued) REFRIGERATOR COMPARTMENT MINI-DOOR (TFJ30PF, TFJ28PF, TPJ24PF ONLY) The refrigerator mini-door allows drinks to be removed from the refrigerator without opening the main door. It also serves as a service counter for glasses or small dishes. The energy saving design prevents cold air from escaping from the refrigerator.

  • Page 28: Electronic Monitor & Diagnostic System

    ELECTRONIC MONITOR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (TFJ30PF, TFJ28PF, TPJ24PF) The diagnostic codes displayed below will flash to indicate the following warnings: “FF” Check food stored in the freezer compartment. “PF” Power failure. “CI” Icemaker malfunction. “dE”Defrosting system malfunction. To perform the 4 coded performance tests, push this key lightly.
  • Page 29 If no other malfunction is found, the system will continue checking until key is reset. SELECTION TOUCH KEY • This unique GE custom dispenser feature allows ice cubes and crushed ice to be dispensed without opening the door. CUBES •...

  • Page 30: Electronic Monitor & Diagnostic System

    ELECTRONIC MONITOR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (TFJ30PF, TFJ28PF, TPJ24PF) DEFINITIONS OF MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSIS CODES AND CORRESPONDING CORRECTIVE MEASURES (1) FREEZER COMPARTMENT MALFUNCTION: “FF” • If the FF code flashes with a green light, this indicates that the freezer compartment interior temperature has been unusually high for some time (2–6 hours). Check the following items immediately: •...

  • Page 31: Storage Of Food

    STORAGE OF FOOD (1) STORAGE OF FOOD When storing foods, place items requiring colder temperatures (meats, cakes, etc.) near the cold air inlet, while placing items which are not to be subjected to dewing or icing (vegetables, fruit, etc.) in the lower areas.

  • Page 32: What To Know About Frozen Foods

    WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT FROZEN FOODS (1) METHODS OF SELECTING AND USING STORE-BOUGHT FROZEN FOODS There are approximately 3,000 varieties of frozen food on the market at the present time. Store-bought frozen foods are wholesome, high in nutritional value and easy to prepare. Spoilage or food poisoning are of no concern.

  • Page 33: Care And Cleaning Of Refrigerator

    CARE AND CLEANING OF REFRIGERATOR (1) REFRIGERATOR INTERIOR Parts that can be removed should be washed. Dry parts before returning. Use a small amount of mild detergent if needed. (Detergent should be wiped clean.) CAUTION: Use mild detergent and warm water to avoid damaging paint or plastic.

  • Page 34: Self-Diagnosis Of Refrigerator

    SELF-DIAGNOSIS Indicates that the item’s self-diagnosis is “Let’s Find Out On Our Own” difficult. To clarify, consult dealership where the unit was purchased. (1) NO COOLING • Is the electricity on? 1. Is power cord plugged in? 2. Is fuse (breaker) blown? 3.

  • Page 35: Warranty And After-Service

    WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) A WARRANTY GUIDE, THE “WARRANTY NOTE,” FOR THE GE FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR WHICH YOU HAVE JUST PURCHASED IS ATTACHED AS A SEPARATE BOOKLET TO THIS OPERATIONS GUIDE. SINCE IT IS AN IMPORTANT BOOKLET FOR AFTER-SERVICE, ETC., KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE ALONG WITH THIS BOOKLET.
  • Page 36 TFJ28PF INFORMATION TFJ20JR TPJ24PF TFJ30PR TFJ22PR REQUESTING SERVICE Dealership Phone ( WARRANTY BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER IN JAPAN GE APPLIANCES JAPAN, INC. Marusukomamachi Bldg. 4F 3-3 Komamachi, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo, Japan 102 TEL: (03) 3265-5570 (Main) FAX: (03) 3265-5131 DEALERSHIP 162D9792P002 49-6896...

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