GE TFJ28PF manual

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    GE Refrigerators LARGE FREEZER/ REFRIGERA T OR OPERA TIONS GUIDE MODEL NAMES/HOME APPLIANCE TFJ20JR TFJ30PR TPJ24BR TFJ22PR TFJ25PR TFJ28PR TPJ24PR TFJ30PF TFJ28PF TPJ24PF T able of Contents Instructions for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–7 Part Names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9 Specificati[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

  • Page 4

    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 [...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 not touch [...]

  • Page 9

    P AR T NAMES Read Before Using TFJ28PF , TFJ30PF , TPJ24PF Freezer Compartment Icemaker Compartment (with inspection door) (built-in icemaker) Compartment Shelves (3 levels) Large Freezer Basket Door Pockets (4 levels) Custom Dispenser (back side) (ice cold water dispenser) Refrigerator Compartment T emperature Control Dial Internal Lamps Quick-Ser[...]

  • Page 10

    P AR T NAMES (continued) 9 TFJ20JR Freezer Compartment Icemaker Compartment (with inspection door) (built-in icemaker) Compartment Shelves (3 levels) Large Freezer Basket Door Pockets (5 levels) Custom Dispenser (back side) (ice cold water dispenser) Refrigerator Compartment T emperature Control Dial Internal Lamps Internal Shelf (3 levels) High Hu[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS Read Before Using 10 UNITS TFJ30PF TFJ30PR TFJ28PF TFJ28PR TFJ25PR TPJ24PF TPJ24PR/BR TFJ22PR TFJ20JR USEFUL T OT AL (L) 806 806 764 764 686 630 630 588 531 VOLUME FREEZER (L) 301 301 284 284 243 229 229 175 175 FRESH FOOD (L) 505 505 480 480 443 401 401 413 356 ELECTRICAL VOL T AGE (V) SINGLE PHASE 100/100 POWER FREQUENCY (Hz) 50/6[...]

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    EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 11 TFJ30PF TFJ30PR (Units: mm) T op View Side View TFJ28PF TFJ28PR (Units: mm) T op View Side View TPJ24PF TPJ24PR TPJ24BR (Units: mm) T op View Side View Read Before Using 915 905 155 750 1775 295 385 1150 1290 875 825 710 115 50 915 870 120 750 1775 295 385 1150 1290 830 780 710 70 50 915 765 120 645 1775 295 385 1045 1185 725[...]

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    Read Before Using 12 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (continued) TFJ22PR (Units: mm) T op View Side View TFJ20JR (Units: mm) T op View Side View TFJ25PR (Units: mm) T op View Side View 915 875 150 725 1775 280 470 1150 1290 845 795 725 70 50 850 840 115 725 1720 270 470 1065 1278 840 795 725 70 45 800 830 105 725 1720 270 400 1065 1227 840 795 725 70 45[...]

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    13 Read Before Using 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 [...]

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    Read Before Using 14 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. [...]

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    15 Operation 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[...]

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    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[...]

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    INTERIOR TEMPERA TURE CONTROL (continued) 17 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 7–9, as[...]

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    Operation 18 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[...]

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    OPERA TION OF THE CUST OM DISPENSER OPERA TION OF TFJ30PF , TFJ28PF & TPJ24PF TYPE CUST OM DISPENSER When the T ouch Key Sign is lightly pushed, a green light will come on with a “beep” sound. Large ice cubes (half-moon shape) are dispensed by pushing the pad with a glass. Operation 19 The custom dispenser is a unique GE feature that allows[...]

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    Operation 20 OPERA TION OF THE CUST OM DISPENSER (continued) TFJ30PR, TFJ28PR, TFJ25PR, TPJ24PR, TPJ24BR, TFJ22PR, TFJ20JR TYPE CUST OM DISPENSER Large ice cubes (half-moon shape) are dispensed by setting the lever to the right and pushing the pad in the center with a glass or other type of container . 1. DISPENSING ICE CUBES Crushed ice is dispens[...]

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    OPERA TION OF THE CUST OM DISPENSER (continued) OPERA TION OF ICEMAKER (AUTOMA TIC ICE-MAKING APP ARA TUS) 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[...]

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    Operation 22 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 [...]

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    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE (continued) 23 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[...]

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    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE (continued) Operation 24 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[...]

  • Page 26

    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE (continued) 25 QUICK-SER VE SHELF WITH SER VING DISHES 7 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 onl[...]

  • Page 27

    UTILIZING THE INTERIOR SP ACE (continued) Operation 26 REFRIGERA TOR COMP AR TMENT MINI-DOOR (TFJ30PF , TFJ28PF , TPJ24PF ONL Y) 10 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 f[...]

  • Page 28

    ELECTRONIC MONIT OR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM DOOR-LEFT -OPEN MONITOR 1 • If the freezer or the refrigerator compartment door is left open more than 6 mm, a red light will flash until the door is completely closed. Operation (TFJ30PF , TFJ28PF , TPJ24PF) Light will flash if any door is left open. Light will come on when the system is set to sound a[...]

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    Operation 28 ELECTRONIC MONIT OR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM INDICA TOR LIGHT FOR NORMAL OPERA TION 4 • A green light indicates normal operation of refrigerator . • If a malfunction occurs, the normal operation indicator light will go of f and one of the malfunction diagnosis codes (FF , PF , CI, dE) will start flashing in one of the 5 malfunction [...]

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    ELECTRONIC MONIT OR & DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM Operation (TFJ30PF , TFJ28PF , TPJ24PF) 29 DEFINITIONS OF MALFUNCTION DIAGNOSIS CODES AND CORRESPONDING CORRECTIVE MEASURES • 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 followi[...]

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    Operation 30 ST ORAGE 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. Beer and juices should be stored in the door pockets, while butter and cheeses should be stored i[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 30 for food storage. W A TER ACCUMU[...]

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    W ARRANTY AND AFTER-SER VICE (PLEASE READ CAREFULL Y) W arranty & After -Service 34 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[...]

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    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[...]