Care And Cleaning - GE GTS18 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside
Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
Appliances parts store for approved stainless steel
cleaners: GEApplianceparts.com or call 877.959.8688
Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
Cleaning the Condenser
WARNING
To reduce the risk of death or
electric shock, you must follow these
instructions:
Unplug the refrigerator before removing any
panels.
Do not contact or damage any wiring while the
panel is removed.
Replace all parts and panels before plugging
the refrigerator back in.
Periodically, the condenser of the refrigerator will
become covered with dust and dirt. This can make your
refrigerator cool less effectively and use more energy.
You can improve the refrigerators' performance by
back of your refrigerator, at the bottom,
behind the access cover.
Cleaning the condenser requires a phillips
screwdriver, vacuum cleaner and soft brush
with a long handle.
To clean the condenser:
1. Turn off the refrigerator.
2. Turn the leveling legs at each front corner
of the refrigerator counterclockwise until
the rollers support the refrigerator.
3. Roll the refrigerator out far enough so you
can get behind it at the bottom. Be sure
not to pull out any water lines connected
to your refrigerator.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
remove the screws securing the cover to
the refrigerator.
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DO USE
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges, scouring or steel
wool pads
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
tubes with fins.
loosen dust and dirt from the gaps and fins of the
condenser.
8. Once the condenser is clean, reinstall the access
cover, replacing all screws.
9. Plug in the refrigerator.
10. Return it to its normal position. Turn the legs
clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator. Also level the refrigerator as required
11. Turn the refrigerator back on and turn the control
clockwise until it returns to mid setting (vertical) or
the previous position of the control. Check to see if
the refrigerator begins operating.
Compressor
Access Cover
DO NOT USE
Condenser - clean with a
soft, long handled brush
and a vacuum cleaner
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