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UserMaintenance
Instructions
cleaning
your
refrigerator
OutSi~e
Protectthe paintfinish.The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
Iooking and rust-free for
years,Apply
acoatof appliancepolish
wax when
the refrigerator is new and then at
least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE and i-iotpoint Appliance
Parts Marts.
Keepthe finishclean.Wipe with a
clean cloth lightly dampened with
appliance polish wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a ciean, soft cloth, Do not
wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel.
~ notusescouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach, or cleaners con-
e
taining bleach.
Ice dispenserspill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately if excessive
spills occur. Water allowed to remain
on sheif may leave deposits remov-
ab!e by soaking with a mixture of
one teaspoon of a non-precipitating
water softening compound (such as
Calgon brand) or citric acid powder
per pint of hot tap water or undiluted
vinegar. Soak until deposit disap-
pears or becomes loose enough to
rinse away Usually 30 minutes
soaking time is adequate.
Inside
Clean
both fresh food and freezer
compartments at least orIce a year.
It is recommended that the refriger-
ator be unplugged before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning in the vicinity of
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
Rinse thoroughly with water and
wipe dry. Follow this same pro-
cedure for cleaning door gaskets,
meat and vegetable drawers, and
all
plastic parts. Washice storage
bin in lukewarm water only. h not
usecleansingpowdersor other
abrasivecleaners.
Behind
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
watt. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly cush-
ioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces, Pull the refrig-
erator 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,
condenser
For most efficient operation,
remove the base grille (see page 4)
and remove the defrost water pan,
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Defrost
water
Pan
Pan located behind base grille
should be cleaned at least once a
year. When reinstalling pan, firmly
push pan ALL THE WAYIN until
it stops.
when
you goon
vacation
For extended
vacationsor
absences,shut off power to
refrigerator, turn the numbered
control OFF, clean interior with
baking soda so!ution of one table-
spoon of soda to one quart of water.
Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave
open box of soda in refrigerator.
Leave doors open.
Forshortervacations, r emove per-
ishable foods and leave controls at
regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F,
follow sameinstru~-
tions
as for extended vacations.
Move icemaker manual ~witch to
OFF position and be sure to shut
off water supply ON-OFF switch
is located near the front of the
icemaker.
Whenyou move
Disconnect power ~ord from
wall
receptacle, ramove
all food and
cleananddry the interior.
Secure all10ose i tems
such as
grille, shelves, and storage pans by
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
upright position on/y during actual
moving and in van, Refrigerator
must be secured in van to prevent
movement. Protect outside of
refrigerator with blanket.
Accessory
Your ice cubes can only be
as clear and fresh-tasting
as the water that produces
them. That's why it's a good
idea to purify your water
with a Quadra Kleen Water
Filter.
its activated charcoal
removes musty, stale odors
and unpleasant medicinal,
metallic tastes. A porous
fiber cartridge catches
dirt,
rust particles, sand and
silt while special crystals
reduce deposits of hard
scale.
The water filter is an option at extra
cost and is availabie from your GE
dealer. Specify
in minutes on 1/411 0.D.
copper water line,
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