Adhesives; Door Gaskets; Condenser Coils; Glass Shelves - Caloric GTA18B2W Repair Manual

Adhesives

1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into
adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.
2. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a
soft, clean cloth.

Door Gaskets

1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
"General" instructions.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets
pliable.

Condenser Coils

Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure maximum
performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust and lint
may cause the following:
• reduced cooling performance
• increased energy usage
• premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling forward.
2. Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum
cleaner hose nozzle.
3. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and
snapping in.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or
other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other
protective material. Verify stabilizing leg is
raised before moving refrigerator. Raise
stabilizing leg by turning counterclockwise.
4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.

Glass Shelves

Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
handle tempered glass shelves carefully.
Shelves may break suddenly if nicked,
scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature
change.
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal
track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf
to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean crevices by completing the following steps:
1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.
2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray
attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.

Light Bulbs

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, disconnect
power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb.
After replacing light bulb, connect power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe the following:
• Allow light bulb to cool.
• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
• Remove light bulb cover by removing screw at back
center. Pull cover down. Replace bulb(s) with 40-watt
appliance bulb(s).
• Replace light bulb cover by placing cover over light
bulb. Insert and tighten screw.
10
1/4" hex
head