Care And Cleaning Of The Refrigerator - GE GSH22JFTDWW Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator, gecem
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, ((m some Inodels)
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the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or becoille
loose
enotlgh to IJnse awavk
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser bx
)ressim, and holding the LO_K CONTROL
pad fi)r 3 seconds. Clean with waml water
and baking soda sohKion--about a
tablespoon (] 5 ml) of baking soda to a
quart (] 1) of wateI: Rinse thoroughly
and wipe (h y.
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy watei: Dry
with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dami)ened Mth kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Di_' and polish Mth a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave a residue
that can erode the painL Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda ill the reflJgerator and fl'eezer
COll/l)a rtlllents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not i)ractical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning arotlnd
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (l 1) ot watei: This both cleans
and neutralizes ocloI_. Rinse and wipe (hw:
:Mier
cleaning the door gaskets,
apply
a
thin layer of petroleunljelly to the door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending out
ot shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment
During yearly cleaning, remove bottonl
fl'eezer pan and flush a solution of baking
soda--1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500
ml) of hot (not boiling) watei_through
the drain lille with the hel I) ot a meat
basteI: This will hel I) eliminate odor and
reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain
lille. If drain becomes clogged, use a meat
baster and baking soda solution to force the
clog through the drain lille,
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
becausethe extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.Handleglass shelves carefully
Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter
Do not wash any plastic refngerator parts in the
dishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be ca refld when ill eying the reflJgerator awa} fix m/th e
wall. M1 b'pes of floor coxefings can be danmged,
particularl) cushioned coxefings and those with embossed
S,lI'til COS.
Pull the refligerator straight out and return it to position by
pushing it straight ill. Moving tile refligerator ill a side
direction may result ill damage to the floor coveting or
refligeratoi: '
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you dun'troll over
the power cord or leemaker
supply line (onsomemodels).
Preparing for Vacation
For hmg \_cafions or absences, remove toed and unplug
the retiiger:mm Clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (l 5 ml) _ffbaking soda to one
quart (l 1) of wateI: I,eave the (looi_ open.
Set the icemaker power switch to tile O (off) position
and
shut off the water supply to the refligeratm:
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelxes and (h'awei_ b) taping them securely ill place to prexent (lmnage.
Be surethe refrigeratorstays in an upr/)ht position duringmoving.
Replacing the Light Bulbs
Turning the control to the 0 (off) position does not remove power to the light circuit.
O Lrnl)lug the refl'igerator. 0 ]_epla(e with an al)pliam'e bulb of the saine
or lower wattage.
@ ]_emove the shelf just below the light shield.
0 Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator
back ill.