User Maintenance Instructions - GE TFX24E Use And Care Manual

User Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning Your
Refrigerator
Outside
Electronic monitor and diagnostic
system panels. Clean thepaneison
the outside and inside of the freezer
compartment door with a soft. cletin
cloth lightly dampened with water.
Do not usc cleaning sprays or large
. amounts of wter-the liquid can
run down and damage the control
mechanisms.
The water and ice dispenser
spill shelf
should be wiped
dry
immediately to prevent spotting.
Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar.
Ycmcon also use a paste of
non-precipitating water softener
(such as Calgon brand) and water,
or one teaspoon of citric acid
powder per pint of hot tap w~ter.
Soak until the deposit disappears
or becomes loose enough to rinse
~way. Usually
30 minutes
soaking
time is adequate. Avoid using wax
on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim
can
be
cltzmd
with a cloth dampened
with u solution of mild liquid
dishwtishing detergent and water.
Dry with a soft cloth. Don't use
WJXon the door handles and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
,
a clean cloth lightly dampened
with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
,
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with
a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch
w-idweaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish.
The
(mtsicle (Jt
the refrigerator has a
hiuh quulity. btikcd-on paint finish.
W~th proper- care. it will stay new-
Iooking and rust-free for years.
Apply kitchen/appliance wax when
the refrigerator is new and then at
least twice a year.
Appliance Polish W~x & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR92X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Inside
Inside the fresh
food and freezer
compartments
should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not prtictical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge 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. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—
including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable dmwers, ice storage bin
and all plastic parts—can be cleaned
the same way. Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave
an open box of baking soda in the
rear of the refrigerator, on the top
shelf. Change the box every three
months. An open box of baking
soda in the freezer w il 1absorb
stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in
your
automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment.
During yearly
cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of
baking soda—one teaspoon and tw~~
cups of hot (not boiling) water—
through the drain line with the help
ofa meat baster. This will help
eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line.
If dmin becomes
clogged, use a
meat baster and
baking-soda-and-
water solution to
force the clog
through the
drain line.
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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. Pull the
refrigerator straight out und return
it to position by pushing it straight
in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage
to your floor covering or refrigemtor.
Condenser
For most efficient operation. you
need to keep the condenser clean.
Remove the base grille (see page 4)
and either sweep away or vacuum
up dust that is readily accessible.
This easy cleaning operation should
be done at least once a year.
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