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Maintenance Instructions
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Protwt the paintfinish.The finish
on the outsideof the refrigeratoris
a highquality,baked-onpaintfinish.
With propercare, it will staynew-
Iookingandrust-freeforyears.Apply
a coatof appliancepolishwaxwhen
the refrigeratoris new andthen at
leasttwice a year.
A~~liance PolishWax &<Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
fromGE/Hotpoint Appliance
PartsMarts.
Keepthe finishclean. Wipewith a
cleancloth lightlydampenedwith
appliancepolishwax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polishwitha clean,softcloth.~ not
wipethe refrigeratorwitha soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel.
~ not usescouringpads,powdered
cleaners, bleach,o-rcleaners con-
ining bleach.
Cimn the dmr trim theame way.
~ not use gritty finish-dulling
cleansers.
WaterdispEnserspi!l s heifshouldbe
wiped dry immediatelyif excessive
spillsoccur.Waterallowedto remain
onshelf may leave depositsremov-
able by soakingwith a mixture of
one teaspoonof a non-precipitating
water softeningcompound(suchas
Calgon
brand)or citricacid powder
per pintof hottap water or undiluted
vineganSoak untiideposit disap-
pearsor becomes looseenoughto
rinseaway. Usually30 minutes
soakingtime is adequate.
!nsid@
Clean both fresh food and freezer
compartmentsat least once a year.
It is recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged
before
c{eaning.
!f this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
~~~~yhencleaning in the vicini~ of
@$&:Witches,lights or coi?trols.
Rinsethoroughlywith waterand
wipe dry. Followthissame pro-
cedure for cleaningdoorgaskets,
meat and vegetabledrawers,and
all plasticparts.Washice storage
bin in lukewarmwater only.b not
usecleansingpowdersor other
abrasivecleaners.
Behind
Care shouldbe taken in moving
your refrigeratorawayfrom the
wall. All typesof floor coverings
can be damaged,particularlycush-
ioned coveringsand thosewith
embossedsutiaces. Pullthe refrig-
erator straightout and return it to
positionby pushingit straightin.
Moving your refrigeratorin a side
direction may result in damageto
your floor covering or refrigerator.
condenser
For mostefficient operation,
remove the base grille (see page 2)
and remove the defrostwater pan,
Pan located behind base grille
should be cleaned at least once a
year.When reinstallingpan,firmly
push pan ALL THE !NAYIINuntil
it stops.
spoon)and two cupsof warm(not
boiiing)water intothedrainopening
at the bottomrear of the freezer
compartment. T hiswill helpelimi-
nateodorand reducecloggingof
the drainlineto the defrostwater
pan.Then empty andclean the
defrostwater banandreplaceit.
For
extended
vacations
or
absences,shutoff powerto
refrigerator, t urn the numbered
controlOFF, clean interiorwith
bakingsodasolutionof one table-
spoonof sodato onequartof water.
Wipe dfy.To preventodors,leave
open boxof soda in refrigerator.
Leave doorsopen.
Far shofier vamtions, removeper-
ishablefoodsand leavecontrolsat
reguiarsetiings.However,if room
temperature is expectedto drop
below 60°F. follow same instruc-
tionsas for extended vacations.
Move icemaker manuaiswitchto
OFF positionand be sure to shut
OHwater suppiy.ON-OFF switch
is !ocatednear the front of the
icernaker.
Disconnectpower cord tram wa!!
receptacle, remove ail food and
ciean and dry the interior.
Smure all
!mse
items
s uch as
griiie, shelves,and storagepansbY
taping them secureiy in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator staysin
uprightpos~t~on o nlyd~lringactual
moving arid in van. Refrigerator
mustbe secured inva[I to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
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