GE TCX18 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Models
TCX18
TCC18
TDC18
TCD18
TCS18
Part No. 162D9629P004 Pub. No. 49-60085 WR6M433 02-00 JR

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  • Page 1 GE Appliances Owner’s Manual Models TCX18 TCC18 TDC18 TCD18 TCS18 Part No. 162D9629P004 Pub. No. 49-60085 WR6M433 02-00 JR...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    U.S. Customers ..21 the back section. Or, in the U.S., you can always call the GE Answer the back section. Or, in the U.S., you can always call the GE Answer Center®...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! 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 properly installed Keep fingers out of the “pinch point”...
  • Page 4: How To Connect Electricity

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! HOW TO CONNECT 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 with a This provides the best performance and also 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with a prevents overloading house wiring circuits which...
  • Page 5: Control

    About the controls on the refrigerator. The temperature controls on your refrigerator have letters If you want colder or warmer temperatures, adjust the and numbers. Initially set the refrigerator control at 5 and refrigerator temperature first. When satisfied with that the freezer control at C.
  • Page 6 About the refrigerator shelves, bins and storage drawers. Not all features are on all models. Rearranging the Shelves Glass and wire shelves in the refrigerator compartment are adjustable. To Remove To Replace Lift up and out Tilt up Insert top hook Lower to lock in place Slide-Out Spillproof Shelf...
  • Page 7 Adjustable Humidity Drawers Slide the control all the way to the MAX Slide the control all the way to the MIN setting to provide high humidity setting to provide lower humidity levels recommended for most vegetables. recommended for most fruits. Detachable Meat Drawer The slide-out meat drawer can be The drawer and the adjustable shelf...
  • Page 8: Features

    Some additional features. Not all features are on all models. Beverage Rack This slide-out rack provides storage for a The rack and the adjustable shelf to which variety of beverages. it attaches can be relocated to any level. Removable Wine Rack This rack is designed to hold a bottle on its side.
  • Page 9 Automatic Icemaker Kit (optional at extra cost) An Automatic Icemaker Kit is available at If your model came with an ice bucket and extra cost. Check the back of the icemaker extension arm, they will need to refrigerator for the specific icemaker kit be used if you install an icemaker.
  • Page 10: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean Stainless steel panels and door handles Wipe the surface, along the grain of the cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid (on some models) should be cleaned with metal, with wet cloth using solution of dish detergent.
  • Page 11 Under the Refrigerator For most efficient operation, keep the For best results, use a brush specially area under the refrigerator clean. Remove designed for this purpose. It is available the base grille and sweep away or vacuum at most appliance parts stores. up dust.
  • Page 12: Preparing To Install The Refrigerator

    Preparing to install the refrigerator. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Refrigerator Location Do not install the refrigerator where the Install it on a floor strong enough to support it temperature will go below 60°F (16°C) because fully loaded. it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
  • Page 13: Reversing The Door Swing

    Reversing the door swing. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Before You Begin When reversing the door swing: These instructions are for changing the hinges from the right side to the left side. Read the instructions all the way through before starting.
  • Page 14 Reversing the door swing. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Reversing the Hardware Transfer Bottom Hinge Bracket to the Left (For freezer swing door models only.) Pull out grille 1″ (25 mm) and set it down on the Plastic floor to gain access to the hinge bracket screws. Washer Using a 3/8″...
  • Page 15: Reversing The Door Handles

    Transfer Door Stops On each door remove the metal door stop. Use the Washer Washer Door Stop center hinge pin as a guide to align the door stop on the opposite side, after reversing the handles. On freezer drawer models, only the fresh food door has a door stop.
  • Page 16 Reversing the door swing. Read these instructions completely and carefully. Rehang Freezer Door (For models with a freezer drawer, complete step 3c only.) Plastic Lower bottom socket of freezer door onto pin on Washer bottom hinge bracket. Be sure washer is in place. Tilt door toward cabinet and gently push door under center hinge bracket and align with the Hinge...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips

    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. Evaporator Fan. You may hear air being forced through the cabinet by the fan.
  • Page 18 Before you call for service… Problem Possible Causes What To Do Motor operates for Normal when refrigerator • Wait 24 hours for the refrigerator to completely long periods or cycles is first plugged in. cool down. on and off frequently. •...
  • Page 19 Problem Possible Causes What To Do Moisture forms on Not unusual during • Wipe surface dry and reset the refrigerator control outside of refrigerator periods of high humidity. one setting colder. Moisture collects inside Too frequent or too (in humid weather, air long door openings.
  • Page 20: Customer Service Warranty

    CUSTOMER WARRANTY (for customers in Canada) Your refrigerator is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship. W - X ? h g W - X ? W - X ? W - X ? W - X ? W - X ? W - X ? W - X ?
  • Page 21: Warranty For U.s. Customers

    Any part of the refrigerator which fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. From the date of the During this full one-year warranty, GE will also provide, free of charge, all labor original purchase and in-home service to replace the defective part.
  • Page 22: Service Telephone Numbers

    In the U.S.: 800-626-2000 In the U.S.: 800.626.2000 GE offers, free of charge, a brochure to assist in planning a barrier-free kitchen for persons with limited mobility. In the U.S., call 800-TDD-GEAC (800-833-4322). In Canada, contact: Manager, Consumer Relations, Camco Inc., Suite 310, 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, N.B.

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