GE TFJ20JA manual

GE Refrigerators LARGE FREEZER/ REFRIGERA T OR OPERA TIONS GUIDE MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE TFJ20J A TFJ22J A TPJ24BI TFJ25P A T able of Contents Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7 Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Specifications—External Dimensions . . . . . . . . .10[...]

Examples of Pictorial Signs Indicates caution (including danger , warning). Details of W ARNING (caution) are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words. Indicates this action is not to be done. Details of such actions are posted inside or near the illustration in pictures or words. Indicates forced action (must do). Details of for[...]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA TION (continued) W ARNING Under no circumstances should you disassemble, repair , or modify anything. • DANGER OF ST ARTING FIRE (OR MA Y CAUSE ABNORMAL OPERA TION). DO NOT DISASSEMBLE Use regulation 15A only for dedicated wall outlet for the refrigerator . • DANGER OF FIRE FROM OVER-HEA TING IF OUTLET IS SHARED WITH[...]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA TION (continued) For Safety W ARNING Connect grounding wire. • DANGER OF MALFUNCTION OR SHOR T CIRCUIT . • PLEASE CONSUL T DEALERSHIP WHEN CONNECTING GROUNDING. CONNECT GROUNDING Do not install in a location where freezing is possible. • DANGER OF RUPTURED HOSES, PIPES, V AL VES, ETC., LEAKING W A TER. DO NOT INST [...]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA TION (continued) W ARNING Do not use flammable sprays (hair spray , insecticide, etc.) near refrigerator . • DANGER OF FIRE BY IGNITION. DO NOT USE Do not place heavy objects on top of refrigerator . • DANGER OF INJUR Y CAUSED BY F ALLING OBJECTS WHEN DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. DO NOT Do not place a container with wa[...]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA TION (continued) For Safety W ARNING CAUTION Secure the refrigerator in place to prevent it from toppling over during an earthquake. • COULD RESUL T IN INJURIES IF THE REFRIGERA TOR TOPPLES OVER. PREVENT FROM TOPPLING OVER The adjustable shelves and baskets should be attached securely to designated points in the refrig[...]

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA TION (continued) CAUTION Do not use a damaged cord, power plug, or loose wall outlet. • POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, SHOR T CIRCUIT , OR FIRE. DO NOT USE Do not damage the electric power cord. • DO NOT DAMAGE, BREAK, AL TER, FORCIBL Y BEND, PULL, TWIST , OR BUNDLE THE ELECTRIC POWER CORD. DO NOT PLACE A HEA VY OBJE[...]

For Safety INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERA TION (continued) CAUTION Hire professional movers to move the refrigerator , because it is heavy and dangerous to move. • DANGER OF INJURIES BY A TTEMPTING T O MOVE THE REFRIGERA TOR YOURSELF . • CONSUL T YOUR DEALERSHIP OR A PROFESSIONAL MOVER TO TRANSPOR T THE REFRIGERA TOR. EMPLOY PROFESSIONAL MOVERS Do[...]

P AR T NAMES Read Before Using TFJ20J A Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Interior Light Door Pockets (6 levels) Compartment Shelves (3 levels) Large Freezer Basket Pull-out type: chicken and large pieces of meat, etc., can be stored. Icemaker T rays (2 dishes) Ice Box Refrigerator Compartment T emperature Control Dial Interior Lamp Astro-Door (flip[...]

P AR T NAMES (continued) 9 TPJ24BI & TFJ25P A Freezer Compartment Refrigerator Interior Light Door Pockets (5 or 6 levels) Compartment Shelves (3 levels) Large Freezer Basket Pull-out type: chicken and large pieces of meat, etc., can be stored. Automatic Icemaker (TPJ24BI only) Refrigerator Compartment T emperature Control Dial Internal Lamp In[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS Read Before Using 10 UNITS TFJ25P A TPJ24BI TFJ22JA TFJ20JA USEFUL TOT AL (L) 707 655 605 547 VOLUME FREEZER (L) 260 250 187 187 FRESH FOOD (L) 447 405 418 360 ELECTRICAL VOL T AGE (V) SINGLE PHASE 100/100 POWER FREQUENCY (Hz) 50/60 SOURCE MOTORS (W) 133/156 131/146 124/142 122/139 HEA TERS (W) 545/545 670/670 464/464 464/464 A VG M[...]

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 11 TFJ20JA (Units: mm) T op View Side View TFJ22JA (Units: mm) T op View Side View TPJ24BI (Units: mm) T op View Side View TFJ25P A (Units: mm) T op View Side View Read Before Using 800 765 120 645 1775 875 150 725 1775 270 400 1065 1227 830 785 725 60 45 850 270 470 1065 1278 830 785 725 60 45 915 295 385 1045 1185 715 665 605 [...]

Read Before Using 12 If the refrigerator is installed directly on carpet or other mats, the compressor under the refrigerator may touch the mat, causing discoloration of the mat, or may interfere with the cooling capability by reducing air flow . INSTRUCTIONS FOR INST ALLA TION Refrigerator should be installed on a firm and level floor . 1 Install [...]

13 Read Before Using INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERA TION CAUTIONS WHEN DISCARDING 3 T o prevent a child from being locked inside, take the following measures when disposing of a used refrigerator or freezer: 1. Do not discard a refrigerator or a freezer in a location where children might play . 2. Hinges should be destroyed to prevent an airtight seal. 3. [...]

Operation 14 OPERA TION OF TEMPERA TURE CONTROL DIALS SET A T POSITION “5” FOR NORMAL USE 1 FREEZER COMP AR TMENT 2 The freezer temperature is adjusted by moving the dials as shown in the diagrams. Set dial at “5” for normal operation. If the dial is set at “1,” temperature of the freezer is increased. If the dial is set at “9,” tem[...]

Operation INTERIOR TEMPERA TURE CONTROL NOTICE: NEW FREEZING ROOM TEMPERA TURE FEA TURE YOUR REFRIGERA TOR HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO INCLUDE A FEA TURE THA T WILL PREVENT THE CONTENTS OF THE REFRIGERA TOR COMP AR TMENT FROM FREEZING, EVEN IF THE ROOM TEMPERA TURE IS BELOW FREEZING. THIS IS A TOT ALL Y AUTOMA TIC SYSTEM AND WILL REQUIRE NO ACTION ON YOUR[...]

Operation 16 INTERIOR TEMPERA TURE CONTROL (continued) NORMAL OPERA TION 1 For normal operation, set the dials as shown below: ADDITIONAL COOLING ON REFRIGERA TOR COMP AR TMENT SIDE 2 Use this setting when food is to be stored at low temperatures. This setting is likely to be frequently used during warmer months. T emperature dials should be set at[...]

17 Operation INTERIOR TEMPERA TURE CONTROL (continued) ADDITIONAL COOLING ON FREEZER COMP AR TMENT SIDE 3 Use this setting when food is to be stored for longer periods of time. FREEZER REFRIGERA TOR COMP AR TMENT COMP AR TMENT Refrigerator Compar tment F reezer Compar tment (or) (or) A SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD IS ST ORED 4 Use this setting when food is[...]

Operation 18 UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE REFRIGERA TOR COMP AR TMENT SHEL VES 1 Each shelf is adjustable, enabling space to be utilized without waste. 1. T o remove shelf, lift the front end slightly , while unhooking it from the slot in the back. 2. T o install shelf, lift the front end and insert the hooks into the slots at desired height, and [...]

UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE (continued) 19 HIGH HUMIDITY VEGET ABLE COMP AR TMENT 4 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. V egetables sh[...]

UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE (continued) Operation 20 CHILLING/VEGET ABLE COMP AR TMENT 5 For use as a chilling compartment, set lever to the lower position. Cold air will circulate from the freezer compartment and will be suitable for storing food at a lower temperature. For use as a vegetable compartment, set lever to the upper position. Cold ai[...]

ICEMAKING ICE TRA Y SHOULD BE FILLED UP TO THE ICE CUBE SEP ARA TOR If water is filled above ice cube separator , the cubes will stick together . AFTER ICE IS MADE, TRANSFER ICE T O ICE BOX When ice is completely formed, transfer ice cubes from the ice tray to the ice box. • T o remove ice cubes, simply twist tray as shown in figure. CAUTION: If [...]

ST ORAGE OF FOOD Operation 22 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. Beer and juices should be stored in the door pockets, while butter and cheeses should be stored i[...]

WHA T T O KNOW ABOUT FROZEN FOODS 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. The most attractive feature of froz[...]

CARE AND CLEANING OF REFRIGERA T OR Care, Cleaning & Self-Diagnosis 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. REFRIGERA TOR INTERIOR MILD DETERGENT W ipe [...]

SELF-DIAGNOSIS Car e, Cleaning & Self-Diagnosis • Is the floor firm? If the floor is unsteady , noise level will increase. • Ar e ther e any trays leaning against the side of the refrigerator? These trays may produce a resounding noise. • Ar e ther e any food items with high water content? Refer to page 22 for food storage. W A TER ACCUMU[...]

W ARRANTY AND AFTER-SER VICE (PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y) W arranty & After -Service 26 A W ARRANTY GUIDE, THE “W ARRANTY NOTE,” FOR THE GE FREEZER/REFRIGERA TOR WHICH YOU HA VE JUST PURCHASED IS A TT ACHED AS A SEP ARA TE BOOKLET TO THIS OPERA TIONS GUIDE. SINCE IT IS AN IMPOR T ANT BOOKLET FOR AFTER-SER VICE, ETC., KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE ALO[...]

W ARRANTY AND AFTER-SER VICE (PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y) THIS MARKING ON A REFRIGERA TOR DENOTES THA T IT IS A “PRODUCT THA T MEETS THE ‘96 SPECIFIED FREON REGULA TION.” Refrigerators use Freon for their freezing apparatus and heat insulators. Freon is non-flammable and not harmful to the human body directly . Furthermore, it possesses excellent[...]