GE TFX25PRYDBB Owner's Manual page 14

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenserweft (on some models),
beneath the _ille, shoukl be wiped dt7. Water
left in the well may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted x4negar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad (on some models). (;lean
with warm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (11) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe (h)_.
HINT: Openthe freezerdoorpart way to prevent
dis73ensing of iceor water whencleaning,
Thedoorhandlesand trim.(;lean with a
cloth dampened Mth soapy water. DU _dth
a soft cloth.
Keep theoutsideclean. Wipe Mfl_ a clean
cloth lightly dampened wifl_kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish deteNent.
DU and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel, These mayleavea residue
that canerodethepaint, Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecause theseproductscan
scratchand weakenthe paint finish,
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelppreventodors,leave an open box of
t)aking soda in the fresh foo(t and freezer
compartments.
Unplugtherefrigerator beforecleaning.If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warn1 water and baking soda sohltion-
about a tablespoon (15
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of baking soda
to a quart (11) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dpy.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the
gasket.s from sticking and bending out of
shape.
Drain
opening
in freezer
compartment During
yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking soda-
1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of
hot (not boiling) water- through the drain
line with the help of a meat t)aster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line. If drain
becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baking soda solution to fiorce tim clog
through the drain line.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on
some models) with hot water because
the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass
shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher except Quick Serve dishes
and lids.
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