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User Maintenance Instructions
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Cleaning
Outside
Refreshment center compartment
door—outside. It's important that
you use only Windex brand window
cleaner or a damp cloth to clean the
glass and trim. Other glass cleaners
may damage the trim. Avoid using
wax on the refreshment center door.
Electronic monitor and
diagnostic system panels. Clean
the panels on the outside and inside
of the freezer compartment door
with a soft, clean cloth lightly
dampened with water. Do not use
cleaning sprays or large amounts of
water—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.
Youcan 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 water.
Soak until the deposit disappears
or becomes loose enough to rinse
away.Usually 30 minutes soaking
time is adequate. Avoid using wax
on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can
be cleaned with a cloth dampened
with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water.
Dry with a soft cloth. Don't use
wax on 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, sott 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
and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The
outside of the refrigerator has a
high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply kitchen/appliance wax when
the refrigerator is new and then at
least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR92X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Refreshment center compartment
door—inside. Wipe up spills right
away.Use one tablespoon of baking
soda in one quart of water to clean
the inside
door surface, refreshment
center bin and inside access door.
Rinse, wipe dry.
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, 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 drawers, 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 will absorb
stale freezer odors.
Do
not
wash any @astic parts
from your refrigerator hi your
autunmtlc diskvasher.
Quick Serve bowls and covers
can be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher or by hand with liquid
dishwashing detergent and water.
You can remove stains by soaking
them in a bleach-and-water
solution—one part chlorine bleach
to three parts water. (Stubborn
stains may require two or more
hours of soaking.) Use a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on
soil. Do not use cleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly
cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of
baking soda—one teaspoon and two
cups of hot (not boiling) water—
through the drain line with the help
of a meat baster. This will help
eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line.
If drain becomes
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clogged, use a
meat baster and
baking-soda-and-
water solution to
force the clog
through the
drain line.
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 and 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 refrigerator.
Condenser
For most efficient operation,
remove the base grille (see page 4)
and either sweep away or vacuum
u~ dust that is
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This easy cleaning
operation should be
done at least
once a year.
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