GE TBX12 Preparation, Behind refrigerator, Defrost Water Pan, Light bulb replacement, Clearances

Models: TBX12

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Behind refrigerator

Behind refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the power cord.

Defrost Water Pan

Defrost water pan

Pan located on top of compressor at rear of refrigerator should be cleaned at least once a year. DO NOT REMOVE PAN. Move refrigerator out from wall as far as necessary, and unplug power cord from wall outlet before cleaning pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge dampened in warm water and baking soda solution-one tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Do not use cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing chlorides.

Light bulb replacement

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The light bulb and socket are located in the upper right rear corner of the fresh food compartment.

To replace the light bulb, unplug the refrigerator’s power cord plug from the wall outlet. Press the flexible wire bulb guard until hook on guard comes out of retaining hole.

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Hook

Unscrew burned-out bulb and replace it with a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Then push bulb guard up and press in until it hooks into the retaining hole.

PREPARATION

Refrigerator Location

Do not install refrigerator where temperature will be below 60°F. because it will not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.

Do install it on a floor strong enough to support a fully loaded refrigerator.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips regarding location.

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation and proper air circulation.

Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5/8”

Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2“

Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1“

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front corners of the refrigerator should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on floor and the front is raised just enough that the door closes easily when opened about halfway.

To adjust leveling legs, turn legs clockwise to raise refrigerator,

 

counterclockwise to lower it.

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When adjusting leveling legs for proper door closure, the bottom front edge

 

of the cabinet should be approximately 5/8” from the floor.

 

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GE TBX12 Preparation, Behind refrigerator, Defrost Water Pan, Light bulb replacement, Refrigerator Location, Clearances