GE TAX6SNXARWN 6.0 Cu. Ft. Spacemaker Refrigerator

User Manual - Transcript

• Page 1 - English - : Refrerator I Safety instructions3 Operating Instructions Tips Appliance Registration 2 EnergySaving Tips 2 Iiia fi Care and Cleaning 5 Iiiiim Preparation Clearances 5 Door Swing Option 8 Levehng Legs 5 Iiiiii Installation installation 67 Adapter Plug 6 Electrical Requirements 6 Extension Cords 6 Grounding 6 Problem Solver More questionscall GEAnswerCenter 8006262000 o Consumer Services 11 Model and Serial Numbers2 Repair Service d Warran BackCover Modet TM6 GE llualiiy Product
• Page 2 - English - : HELP US HELP YOU Read this book carefully It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new refrigerator properly Keep it handy for answers to your questions If you dont understand something or need more help write include your phone number Consumer Affairs GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 Write down the model and serial numbers You11 see them on a label on the back of the refrigerator near the top These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card that came with your refrigerator Before sending in this card please write these numbers here Model Number If you received a damaged refrigerator Immediately contact the dealer or builder that sold Serial Number you the refrigerator Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your refrigerator Save time and money Before you I t request service Your refrigerator is equipped with a reversible Check the Problem Solver in the back of this book It door See how to move the door hinges from the lists minor operating problems that you can correct right side to the left side in the Reversing the yourseIf Door section ENERGYSAG TIPS Location of your refrigerator is important Avoid Be sure the door is closed tightly Before leaving the locating it next to your range a heating vent or where house or retiring for the night check to be sure the the sun will shine directly on it door has not been left open accidentally Close the door as soon as possible particularly in ho Keep foods covered to reduce the moisture buildup humid weather inside refrigerator IF YOU NEED SERVICE To obtain service see the Consumer Services page in the back of this book Were proud of our service and want you to be pleased If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive here are three steps to follow for further help FIRST contact the people who serviced your appliance Explain why you ae not pleased In most cases this will solve the problem NEXT if you are still not pleased write all the detailsincluding your phone numberto Manager Consumer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 FINALLY if your problem is still not resolved write Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606
• Page 3 - English - : A WARNINGwhm wing thiS appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following Uw WS apptixce wily for its intended PUP as described in this Use and Care Guide lhk refrigerator must be properly installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used See grounding instructions and the Installation section Never unplug your refrigerator f by pulling on the power cord Always n lp plug fiiy and pull straight out from the outlet Repair Or replace immediately electric service cords that have become frayed or otherwise damaged Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage along its length or at either the pug or comector end When moving your refrigerator away fm the waII be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord Do not wow dn cby n or hang on the shelves in the refrigerato They could damage the reiiigerator and seriously injure themselves Yom old refrigerator k aund the house but not in use be sure to remove the doors This will reduce the possibility of danger to chikiren Afier your refrigerator is in operation do not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer compartment particukdy when hands are damp or we Skin may adhere to these extremely cold surfaces JonJt refze fzen fds wch have thawed completely The United Mates Department of Agriculture in Home and Garden Bulletin No says You may safely refreeze frozen foods that have thawed if they still contain ice crystals or if they are still coldbelow 40F Thawed ground meats poultry or fish that have any offodor or offcolor should not be refrozen and should not be eaten Thawed ice cream should be discarded If the odor or color of any food is poor or questionable get rid of it The food maybe dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduces the eating quality of foods particularly ftits vegetables and prepared foods The eating quality of red meat is affected less than that of many other foods Use refrozen foods as soon as possible to save as much of their eating quality as you can Unlug your refrigerator before cleaning and making repairs NOTE We strongly recommend that any servicing be performed by a qualified individual Before replacing a burnedout light bulb the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live filament A burnedout lit bulb may break when being replaced NOTE Turning control to OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit s D not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and Iiquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Page 4 - English - : OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR Temperature Control Dial The temperature control dial has settings from MIN to MAX plus OFF MIN is the warmest Q 4 Mampi 30 I o OFF i MAXgt is the coldest Initially set the temperature control dial at 3 After using the refrigerator for 24 hours adjust the temperature control to the setting that is best suited to your needs NOTE If this refrigerator is unplugged or turned off you must allow 3 minutes before starting it or plugging it back in If you attempt to restart it in less than 3 minutes it will not start Tbrning the temperature control dial to OFF stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator Shelves Shelves can be moved to different levels to suit your varying food storage needs To remove a shelf lift front slightly and pull straight out Ice Service Ice trays need to be set on the floor of the ice tray compartment to freeze properly To release ice cubes hold the tray upside down over an ice bucket or bowl and twist tray at both ends If the ice tray freezes to the floor pour a little lukewarm water around it to loosen it Do not use boiling water which can damage plastic parts or sharp metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which can damage the cooling system tubing Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher Ice Tray Compartment This compartment is designed for production of ice cubes and shortterm storage a few days at the most of some comrnercialfrozen foods The temperature in the ice tray compartment doesnt get cold enough to freeze food safely Defrosting Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray compartment becomes 14 thick Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling coils A punctured cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the warranty We recommend using a plastic scraper Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your refrigerator To defrost remove foods and ice trays from the ice tray compartment put drip tray in place and set temperature control dial at OFF Defrosting usually takes a few hours To defrost faster keep the door open Also pouring warm not hot water on the frosted part may speed defrosting Do not use boiling waterit may damage plastic parts After defrosting empty water from the drip tray Wash the drip tray in warm water Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp cloth Then turn the temperature control to the desired setting and return food and ice hays to the refrigerator NOTE If ice buildup is very thick it may keep the ice tray compartment door from opening or closing completely Dont try to force it open after defrosting the door will open and close easily
• Page 5 - English - : CleaningInside Unplug the refrigerator and remove food shelves and trays Wash inside with warm water and baking soda solutionabout two tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water Then rinse and dry Dont use cleansers such as soaps detergents scouring powder or spray cleanersthey may cause odors inside the refrigerator Wash ice cube trays drip tray and shelves in mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth Wipe outside of refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner Cat No WR97X216 available from GE Appliance Service and Parts Center Use only mild soapy water to clean the door gasket Never use acids chemical thinner gasoline benzine or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage plastic parts To help prevent odors leave an open box of baking Do not wash any plastic parts from your soda in the rear of the refrigerator on the shelf Change the box every three months refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher Location PREPARATION Clearances The refrigerator must be installed Allow the following clearances for on a floor strong enough to support ease of installation door opening it when it is fully loaded and proper air circulation If the refrigerator is in a 40F or Top of refrigerator to colder room it will operate but it underside of countertop 1 k will not cool foods properly Above flooring Also see EnergySaving Tips including carpeting 1 Hinge side if refrigerator is next to a wall 1 H Leveling Legs Adjustable legs at the front corners should be set so the refrigerator is ftiy positioned on the floor Legs should extend 1 y8 down from bottom of cabinet the front of the refrigerator may need to be raised a bit more so the door closes easily when opened about halfway Turn leveling legs counterclockwise to raise refrigerator clockwise to lower it Preparing to Move Disconnect the power cord from wall outlet Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position remove food and defrost refrigerator Then clean and during actual moving and in van Refrigerator must be dry the interior secured in van to prevent movement Protect outside Secure all loose items such as ice trays and drip tray of refrigerator with blanket by taping them securely in place to prevent damage Preparing for Vacation For extended vacations or absences unplug the For shorter vacations remove perishable foods and refrigerator Clean the interior with bakina leave the control at regular setting However if room solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of temperature is expected to drop below 40F follow water Wipe dry To prevent odors leave an open box the same instructions as for extended vacations of baking soda in refrigerator Leave doors open
• Page 6 - English - : INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS IMPORTANT Pkase Read Carefhlly How to connect electricity For ersonal safetv this atmliance must Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a be poperly grounded The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a threeprong grounding plug which mates with a standard three prong grounding wall outlet to minimize the possibility of electric Preferred Method 22 pD Q II Insure proper ground exists before use qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is properly grounded If you have only a standard twoprong wall outlet it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded threeprong wall outlet DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR IU3MOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD shock hazard from this appliance Use of Adapter Plug Because of potential safety hazards under certain CAUTION Attaching an adapter ground terminal to conditions we strongly recommend against use of an the wall outlet cover screw does not ground the adapter plug However if you still elect to use an appliance unless the cover screw is metal and not adapter where local codes permit a TEMPORARY insulated and the wall outlet is grounded through the CONNECTION may be made to a properly grounded house wiring You should have the circuit checked by twoprong wall outlet by use of a ULlisted adapter a qualified electrician to make sure the outlet is available at most local hardware stores properly grounded The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper polarity in the connection of the power cord Temporary Method Adapter plugs not permitted in Canada Align large purJoun and firm connection before use When disconnecting the power cord from the adapter always hold the adapter with one hand If this is not done the adapter ground terminal is very likely to break with repeated use Should the adapter ground terminal break DO NOT USE the appliance until a proper ground has again been established Electrical Requirements Use of Extension Cords The refrigerator should always be plugged into its Because of potential safety hazards under certain own individual electrical outlet which has a voltage conditions we strongly recommend against the use of rating that matches the rating plate an extension cord However if you still elect to use an This provides the best performance and also prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fe hazard from overheated wires extension cord it is absolutely necessary that it be a ULlisted 3wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding type plug and outlet and that the electrical rating of the cord be 15 amperes minimum and 120 volts
• Page 7 - English - : THIS REFRIGERhTOR IS DESIGNED FOR FREESTMDING OR RECESSED iNSTWIATION IF iT IS TO BE FREESTANDING Save the air grille thats packed with the appliance in case you want to recess the refrigerator later IF IT IS TO BE RECESSED NOW Remove the counter top Take out four screws at the top rear of the cabinet lift the top slightly at the rear and push it forward to remove it 2 Remove the 3 metal countertop retaining clips at the front Save removed parts in case you want to reinstall the countertop later 3 Install the air grille Align front edge of mounting tabs on grille with front edge of countertop and fasten grille in place with screws saved in step 1 This will provide the Iamp clearance needed for proper airflow Slide refrigerator into recess after leveling it and plugging its power cord into electrical outlet
• Page 8 - English - : TO CHANGE THE DOOR HINGES FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REFRIGERIUTOR TO THE LEFT Unplug the retigerator and empty it 2 Remove the countertop See the Rehigerator Installation section Top 3 Remove the top hinge and iftheres a shim under the hinge remove it too Set the hinge and shim aside 4 Open the door slightly and lift it off 5 Carefully set the refrigerator on its back Leg Spacer w k v 6 Remove the levelhm leg below the bottom hinge and the levelingegad leg spacer at the opposite corner Bottom Hinge ALL l Shim h on some models L O o 7 Remove the bottom hinge and iftheres a shim under the hinge remove it too Reinstall the hinge and shim on the opposite side Do not tighten screws at this time 8 Reinstall the leveling legs Be sure the leg spacer goes on the leg opposite the relocated hinge 9 Place the door on a flat nonscratching surface DOOP q gt Remove the door stop and reinstall it on the opposite side 11 Remove the plug button from the top edge of the door and press it into the hinge hole on the opposite side h r q 1 I 12 Reinstall the top hinge and shim if any that you removed in step 3 Do not tighten screws at this time 13 Set the door on the cabinet align it and fit the hinge pins into the door sockets Then tighten the top and bottom hinge screws and stand the reliigerator upright 14 If the rekigerator is to be tiee standing reinstall the countertop If the rehigerator is to be recessed remove the countertop retaining clips and install the air grill before sliding the refrigerator into place
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• Page 12 - English - : YOUR GE REFRIGERATOR Staple sales slip or cancelled check WARRANTY here Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty WHAT IS COVERED FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY For one year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any parf of the refrigerator that fails because of a manufacturing defect LIMITED ADDITIONAL FOURYEAR WARRANN For the second through fifth year from date of original purchase we will provide free of charge a replacement compressor if the compressor fails because of a manufacturing defect You pay for any service labor charges This warranty is extended to the original purchaser and any succeeding owner for products purchased for use in the 48 mainland states Alaska Hawaii and Washington DC All warranty service will be provided by GE Appliance Service and Parts Centers or by our authorized Customer Car servicers during normal working hours Should your appliance need service during warranty period or beyond call 800GECARES 8004322737 WHAT IS NOT COVERED c Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care material If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at the address below or call toll free Improper installation f you have an installation problem contact your dealer or installer You are responsible for providing adequate electrical plumbing and other connecting facilities Replacement of house fuses or resetting of circuit breakers Failure of the product if it is used for other than its intended purpose or used commercially I Q Damage to product caused by accident fire floods or acts of God I Q Loss of food due to spoilage WARRANTOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES GE Answer Cente 8006262000 consumer information service I 1 Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state To know what your legal rights are in your state consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your states Attorney General Warrantor General Electric Company If further help is needed concerning this warranty write ManagerConsumer Affairs GE Appliances Louisville KY 40225 Part No 162 D3904PO04 I Pub No 496723 TAX6 493 CG Printed in the United Stat