GE TBF12 User Manual

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and front levelinglegsneed adjustingor floor is weak or uneven.Refer to
LEVELINGLEGSon page 4.
~If dishesvibrate on shelves,try movingthem. Slightvibrationisnormal.
~Normalfan air flow—fan blowscoldair throughthe refrigerator andfreezer
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~These NORMALsounds willalso be heard from time to time:
~Defrost timer switchclicksat defrost.
@Defrost water drippinginto drain pan.
~Temperature control clicksONor OFF.
~ Refrigerant boilingor gurgling.
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GE TBF12 Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	TBF12
Category	Refrigerator
Language	English