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Operating Your Refrigerator

Set the
Temperature Controls

FREEZER

C INITIAL SETTING

E COLDEST

I

INITIAL SETTING 5 

 

COLDEST 9

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Your refrigerator has two controls
that let you regulate the temperature
in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.

 set the FRESH

FOOD controls at 5 and the
FREEZER control at C.

For colder or warmer temperatures,

adjust the desired compartment
control one letter or number at
a time.

When initially setting the controls,
or when adjusting them, allow 24
hours for the temperatures to

 or even out.

Note: 

 the fresh food

control to “OFF” stops cooling in
BOTH 
food AND freezer—but does not
shut off power to the refrigerator.

How to Test Temperatures

Use the milk test for the fresh
food compartment.  
Place a
container of milk on the top shelf in
the fresh food compartment. Check
it a day later. If the milk is too
warm or too cold, adjust the
temperature controls.

Use the ice cream test for the
freezer compartment.  
Place a
container of ice cream in the center
of the freezer compartment. Check
it after a day. If it’s too hard or too

soft, adjust the temperature controls.

Always 

 

 hours for the

refrigerator to reach the
temperature you set.

If you turn your
household thermostat
below 

 at night

. . 

you may want to turn the lettered

control one step colder, as from “C”
to 

 Cooler temperatures in the

house may cause the compress to
operate less frequently, thus
allowing the freezer compartment
to warm somewhat. To protect your
frozen food supply, leave your
lettered  setting at this colder setting
for the entire winter or for whatever
period of time you are turning down
your thermostat. This is especially
important when the thermostat is
turned down for an extended period.

This change should have no effect
on your fresh food compartment.
However, if freezing occurs, turn
the numbered control one step
warmer, as from “5” to “4”.

When you stop turning the

Automatic
Energy Saver System

You won’t find an “energy saver”
switch on this refrigerator.

Warm liquid from the refrigerator’s
condenser is automatically
circulated around the front edge of
the freezer compartment to help
keep moisture from forming on the

outside of the refrigerator during
humid weather.

Many refrigerators use special
electric heaters. This refrigerator
needs none. That’s why there is no
“energy saver” switch.. there’s no
need for it.

No Defrosting

It is not necessary to defrost the
freezer or fresh food compartments.
Your refrigerator is designed and
equipped to defrost itself

automatically.

thermostat down, turn temperature
controls back to their regular setting.

Summary of Contents for TFX27R

Page 1: ...Saver 5 Shelves 1 EnerW Saving Tips 2 Storage Drawers 10 11 Food Saver System 10 Dmwer Cover Removal 11 Food Storage Suggestions 9 Temperature Controls 5 Storage Times 9 Vacation Moving Tips 14 Ice Di...

Page 2: ...than necessary Close the doors as soon as possible particularly in hot humid weather Be sure the doors are closed tightly Before leaving the house or retiring for the night check to be sure the doors...

Page 3: ...poor or questionable get rid of it The food may be dangerous to eat Even partial thawing and refreezing reduce the eating quality of foods particularly fruits vegetables and prepared foods The eating...

Page 4: ...ring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheating wires Refrigerator Location Do not install refrigerator where temperature will go below 60 F because it will not run often enough to main...

Page 5: ...mperature you set If you turn your household thermostat below 60 F at night you may want to turn the lettered control one step colder as from C to D Cooler temperatures in the house may cause the comp...

Page 6: ...reezer compartment door and look down into the chute If ice is blocking the chute poke it through with a wooden spoon To help keep bits of ice from being sprayed beyond the glass place glass close to...

Page 7: ...ker Continued consumption of such discolored ice cubes may be injurious to heahh If such discoloration is observed discard the ice cubes md contact your GE Factov Service Center or an authorized Custo...

Page 8: ...e together To Remove Ice Cube Storage Bin A I Lift the left corner to free the bin from the shelf and pull the bin straight out while supporting it at front and back To Replace Ice Cube Storage Bin Sl...

Page 9: ...ir original wrapping Note Special fresh fo d compartment drawers make it unnecessary to wrap certain foods which they ve been desig zed to preserve These drawers are described in the Food Saver S stem...

Page 10: ...air from the freezer compartment to flow around the drawer The variable temperature control regulates the air flow from the freezer compartment Drawer Removal Drawers will stop before coming all the w...

Page 11: ...s into place Sealed Snack Pack The Sealed Snack Pack and shelf to which it is attached can be relocated within the Fresh Food compartment The sealed drawer retains high humidity for convenient storage...

Page 12: ...To remove Lift Porta Bin straight up until mounting hooks disengage To replace or relocate Select desired shelf height engage Porta Bin s hook in slots on the tracks of the door and push in Porta Bin...

Page 13: ...ponge or cloth when cleaning around switches lights or controls Use warm water and baking soda solution about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rin...

Page 14: ...erature is expected to drop below 60 F follow same instructions as for extended vacations Move icemaker feeler arm to OFF up position and be sure to shut off water supply to the refrigerator When you...

Page 15: ...ed in refrigerator to be cooled or frozen Hot weather frequent door openings s Door left open Temperature controls are set too cold Refer to instructions for use of TEMPERA RE CONTROLS Grille and cond...

Page 16: ...by expansion and contraction dting defrost and refrigeration following defrost With automatic icemaker the sound of cubes dropping into the bin and water running in pipes as icemaker refills Temperat...

Page 17: ...r is replenished with fresh water Poor tasting incoming water Install a water filter see Water filter accessory section Allow about 24 hours for water to cool to proper temperature after refrigerator...

Page 18: ...needs cleaning Refer to the Care and Cleaning section I Defrost watersystemneeds cleaning Keep open box of baking soda in refrigerator replace every three months INTERIOR LIGHT No power at outlet DOES...

Page 19: ...er Cente information service is avaflable to help Your cdl and your question wdl be answered prompdy and courteously And you can cdl any time GE Answer Cente service is open 24 hours a day 7 days a we...

Page 20: ...ur authorized Customer Care servicers during normal working hours Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your telephone directory for GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY GENERAL ELECTRIC FACTORY SERVICE GENERAL EL...

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