GE TFJ20JA Operation Manual
GE TFJ20JA Operation Manual

GE TFJ20JA Operation Manual

Large freezer/refrigerator

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GE
LARGE FREEZER/
REFRIGERATOR
OPERATIONS GUIDE
MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE
TFJ20JA
TFJ22JA
TPJ24BI
TFJ25PA
Part No. 162D9792P001
Pub No. 49-6895
12-96
GE Refrigerators

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Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9
Specifications-External Dimensions . . . . . . . . .10, 11
Instructions for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Instructions for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Operation of Refrigerator:
Interior Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . .15-17
Utilizing the Interior Space . . . . . . . . . . . .18-20
Icemaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Storage of Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
What To Know About Frozen Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care and Cleaning of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Self-Diagnosis of Refrigerator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Warranty and After-Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26, 27
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 ....26, 27 • 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 TFJ20JA Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Refrigerator Interior Light Temperature Control Dial Door Pockets (6 levels) Interior Lamp Compartment Shelves Astro-Door (flip door) (3 levels) Type Utility Compartment (shelf for storing milk Large Freezer Basket products such as cheeses, Pull-out type: chicken and butter, etc.)
  • Page 10 PART NAMES (continued) TPJ24BI & TFJ25PA Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Compartment Refrigerator Interior Light Temperature Control Dial Door Pockets (5 or 6 levels) Internal Lamp Compartment Shelves Internal Shelf (3 levels) (3 levels) Wine Rack Large Freezer Basket Airtight Snack Case Pull-out type: chicken and High Humidity Vegetable large pieces of meat, etc.,...
  • Page 11: Specifications-External Dimensions

    SPECIFICATIONS UNITS TFJ25PA TPJ24BI TFJ22JA TFJ20JA USEFUL TOTAL VOLUME FREEZER FRESH FOOD ELECTRICAL VOLTAGE SINGLE PHASE 100/100 POWER FREQUENCY (Hz) 50/60 SOURCE MOTORS 133/156 131/146 124/142 122/139 HEATERS 545/545 670/670 464/464 464/464 AVG MONTHLY ELECTRICAL 78/82 75/76 63/66 63/67 CONSUMPTION (KWH/MON)
  • Page 12 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS TFJ20JA (Units: mm) Side View View TFJ22JA (Units: mm) Side View View TPJ24BI (Units: mm) Side View View TFJ25PA (Units: mm) Side View View...
  • Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 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 21: Utilizing The Interior Space

    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 22: Icemaking

    (4) OPERATION OF ICEMAKER (AUTOMATIC ICE-MAKING APPARATUS) (TPJ24BI MODEL ONLY) GE Icemaker (automatic ice-making apparatus) does not require manual water supply. Following completion of installation of the water supply piping system, lower the arm switch to “ON.” Ice is now automatically made and the...
  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Warranty And After-Service

    Model # USEFUL TFJ24BI, TFJ25PA INFORMATION REQUESTING Phone ( Dealership SERVICE WARRANTY BUSINESS INFORMATION CENTER IN JAPAN GE APPLIANCES JAPAN, INC. Marumasumaricho Bldg. 4F 3-3 Maricho, Chiyoda-Ku Tokyo, Japan 102 TEL: (03) 3265-5570 (Main) FAX: (03) 3265-5131 DEALERSHIP 162D9792P001 49-6895...

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