User Maintenance Instructions - GE TA Use And Care Manual

User Maintenance Instructions
Cleaning
Never use acids, chemical thinner,
Unplug the refrigerator and remove
food, shelf and trays. Wash inside
with warm water and baking soda
solution—about two tablespoons
of baking soda to a quart of water.
Then rinse and dry.
Don't use cleansers such as soaps,
detergents, scouring powder or
gasoline, benzine or the like for
cleaning any part of the refrigerator.
Boilingwaterand benzinemaydeform
or damage plastic parts and may
present a safety hazard.
Do not wash any plastic parts from
your refrigerator in your automatic
dishwasher.
spray cleaners—they may cause
odors inside the refrigerator.
When going
on vacation . . .
Wash ice cube trays, drip trays and
shelf in mild detergent solution and
dry with a soft cloth.
Wipe the outside of the refrigerator
with a soft cloth dampened with
soapy water.
Use only mild, soapy water to
clean the door gasket.
For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to the
refrigerator, turn the control to OFF
position, and clean the interior. To
prevent odors, leave an open box of
soda inside and leavethe door open.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishable foods and leave the
control at regular setting. However,
if room temperature is expected to
drop below 40 "F.follow the same
instructionsas for extendedvacations.
When you move. . .
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Disconnect the power cord from
wall outlet, remove food and defrost
refrigerator. Then clean and dry the
interior.
Secure all loose items such as ice
trays and drip trays by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigeratorstaysin upright
position only during actual moving
and in van. Refrigerator must be
secured in van to prevent movement.
Protect outside of refrigerator with
blanket.
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