Care And Cleaning - GE PTC22MFMALCC Owner's Manual And Installation

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. .G pliancos.oom
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser spill shelf(on some models),
should be wiped dry because it is not self-
draining. Water left under the grille may
leave deposits. Remove the deposits by"
adding undiluted vinegar. Let it soak until
the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad (on some models).
Clean with warm water and baking soda
solution_about a tablespoon (15 ml)
of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
Rinse thoroughly" and wipe dry.
HINT: Openthe freezerdoorpart way to prevent
dispensingof ice or water whencleaning.
Thedoorhandles and trim.Clem_ with
a cloth dampened with soapy water.
DiT with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance ,a-ax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Thestainlesssteelpanelsand doorhandles
(on some models) can Ix- cleaned with a
commercially available stainless smel
cleaner Stlch as Stainless SteelMagic
TM.
Stainless SteelMagicrMis available at Ace,
Tree Value, Servis_l; HWI and other
leading stores.
It can also be ordered by"visiting our
Website, www.GEAppliances.com, or call
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Order part number WX10X15.
Donot useappliancewax or pofish on the
stainlesssteel.
Donot wipethe refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These may leavea residue
that can erodethepaint. Donot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
TOhelp prevent odors,leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switehes, lights or controls.
Use ,a-arm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. _12qis b oth cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
_M°ter c leaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of paraffin w_x to the door gaskets at
the hinge side. _12qis h elps keep the gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelveswith hot
water becausethe extremetemperature
differencemaycausethem to break.Handle
glass shelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperad glass
can causeit to shatteg
Donot washanyplasticrafrigeratorparts in the
dishwasher.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careflfl when moving the refi'igerator
away from the wall. _MItypes of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surihces.
Pull the refiigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it sn'aight in.
Moving the refiigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refiigerator.
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesure
youdon'troll over thepower cordor icemaker
supplyline (onsomemodels).
Condenser
1" _12qereis no need J[br routine condenser
_ cleanings in imrmal home operating
environments. Howevm; in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy; the
condenser should be cleaned periodically
for efficient refiigerator operation.
Cleaning thecondenser.
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially"
designed for this purpose. It is available at
most appliance parts stores.
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