Care And Cleaning; Condenser - GE TFH22PRSAWW Use And Care Manual

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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 with undiluted vinegar. You can also use a paste
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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
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The soft door handles are easy to keep clean if they are
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil
will then easily wash off with a dish dete_ent and water
or a non-abrasive all-pulpose cleaner.
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, soft
cloth. Do not wipe file refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing
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 finish on the outside of the
refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With
proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for
refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
is available from GE Service and Parts Centers.
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Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should
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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,
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parts--can be cleaned the same way. After cleaning door
gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from
sticking and bending out of shape. If the freezer baskets
don't slide freely after cleaning, lubricate them with
petroleum jelly. Do not use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the
extreme temperature difference may cause them to break.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in
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every 3 months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer
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cleaning, remove bottom freezer basket and flush a solution of
baking soda--1 teaspoon and 2 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
If drain becomes clogged, use a meat
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BeNnd Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away
from the wail. 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.
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The.condenser is located behind the J 11_1
base giiiie. For most ei_qcient operation, _--_I _1 _l _ "
remove the base grille and either sweep '_1
away or vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible. For best results, use a brush
specially designed for this purpose. It is
available at most appliance parts stores.
This easy cleaning operation should be
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done at least once a year.
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