GE TAX6 Operating Your Refrigerator, Temperature Control Dial, Shelves, Ice Service, Defrosting

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OPERATING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

Temperature Control Dial

The temperature control dial

 

has settings from “MIN”

4

to “MAX” plus “OFF” .

 

“MIN”

is the warmest.

3

 

“MAX”

is the coldest.

2

Initially set the

temperature control dial at “3” .

5

MAX

OFF

MIN

1

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.

Turning the temperature control dial to “OFF” stops cooling but does not shut off power to the refrigerator.

After using the refrigerator for 24 hours, adjust the temperature control to the setting that is best suited to your needs.

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

Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only.

compartment to freeze properly.

Do not put them in an automatic dishwasher.

To release ice cubes, hold the tray upside down over

Ice Tray Compartment

an ice bucket or bowl, and twist tray at both ends.

• This compartment is designed for production of

If the ice tray freezes to the floor, pour a little

ice cubes and short-term storage (a few days at

lukewarm water around it to loosen it. Do not use

the most) of some commercially frozen foods.

boiling water which can damage plastic parts, or sharp

• The temperature in the ice tray compartment

metal objects such as a knife or screwdriver which

doesn’t get cold enough to freeze food safely.

can damage the cooling system tubing.

 

 

 

 

 

Defrosting

 

Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the ice tray

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster,

 

 

compartment becomes 1/4thick.

keep the door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot) water

 

 

Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove

on the frosted part may speed defrosting. Do not use

 

 

boiling water— it may damage plastic parts.

 

 

frost as it may damage the cooling coils. (A punctured

 

 

 

 

 

cooling coil will cause serious problems and void the

After defrosting, empty water from the drip tray.

 

 

warranty.) We recommend using a plastic scraper.

Wash the drip tray in warm water. Wipe the ice tray

 

 

Do not use any electrical device in defrosting your

compartment with a damp cloth. Then turn the

 

 

temperature control to the desired setting and return

 

 

refrigerator.

 

 

food and ice trays to the refrigerator.

 

 

To defrost, remove foods and ice trays from the ice

 

 

NOTE: If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep the

 

 

tray compartment, put drip tray in place, and set

 

 

ice tray compartment door from opening or closing

 

 

temperature control dial at “OFF”.

 

 

completely. Don’t try to force it open; after defrosting,

 

 

4

 

 

the door will open and close easily.

 

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