GE 23 Owner's Manual And Installation page 16

About the ice and water dispenser.(on
some
models)
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
::Ji:: Do not add ice fi'om trays or 1)ags to
the storage drawer. It may not c_ush or
dispense well.
_: Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use
of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can
jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a
wooden Sl)OOn.
_: Beverages and ti)ods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam.
_: To kee I) dispensed ice from missing
the glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
::Ji:: Some ctushed ice mav be dispensed
even though you selected
CUBED.
This hal)pens occasionally when a fi_w
cubes accidentally get directed to
the cHlsher.
_: After cHlshed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip from the chute.
_: Sometimes a small motmd of snow
will titan on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal and usually
occurs when you have dispensed
Clushed ice repeatedly. The snow
will eventually evaporate.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenserdriparea.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille,
should be _I)e(l (h'_, _._Ker left in this area
may lea_e deposits. Remo_e the deposits by
adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak
tmtil the deposits disappear
or become
loose eno/igh to iJnse _l_';iv,
The
dispenser
cradle. Beli n'e cleaning, lock
the dispenser by pressing and holding the
LOCKpad for 3 seconds.
Clean with w;mn
water and baking soda solution--about a
tablespoon (15 ml) oI baking soda to a
quart (l liter) of water Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
The door handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy _te_:
Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with
a commercially available stainless steel
cleanex: A si)ra):on stainless steel cleaner
works best.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel.
Keep tile o_side clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel. These may leavea residue
that canerode thepainL Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
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Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of
1)eking soda in the ti'esh toed and fl'eezer
COIIII)}I i'tl/lents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, w_ing excess moisture ()tit
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use w;mn water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) oI baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water: This 1)oth
cleans and neutralizes odo_5. Rinse and
wipe (lr_;
Use of any cleaning solution other than that
which is recommended, especially those that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning co/c/glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Hand& g/ass shelves
carefufljz Bumping tempered g/ass can cause
it to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refngeratorparts
in thedishwasher
Thechill/thaw tray is dishwashersafe.