Care And Cleaning - GE 22 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

About the water dispenser.(onsome models) Re.ore
To Use the Dispenser (on some models)
The _aer dispenser is located on d_e left _Jll
inside fl_e reliigemtor corrq)arnnent.
Todispensewater:
0 Hold theo_,'lass,, ag_dnst the recess.
O Push tile water dispenser button.
0
Hold theo_,']ass,, underneath
the dispenser
fi)r 24 seconds after x_leasing the dispenser
button. _tter ma_ continue to dispense
after fl_e button is release(].
ff no wateris dispensed whentherefrigerator i s first
instal/M,theramaybe air inthe waterfinesystem. P ress
thedispenser buttonforat least2 minutestoremove
trapped air fromthe waterlineandto fill the water
system. D uringthisprocess, t hedispenser n oisemaybe
bud as theair is purgedfromthe waterlinesystem. T o
flushout impuritiesin thewaterline,throwawaythe first
6glassfulsof water
NOTE: Toavoid water deposits,the dispensershould
be cleanedperiodicallyby wiping with a clean cloth or
sponge.
Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoorhandlesandtrim.Clean 'witha c]odl
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Keepthe outside clean,_]])e widl a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detelgent. D U with a clean, soft cloth.
Donotwipetherafrigerator witha soiled dishcbthorwet
towelThese m ay leave a residue t hatcanerode thepaint
Donotuse scouring pads, powdered c leaners, bleach o r
cleaners containing bleach b ecause these products can
scratch a ndweaken t hepaintfinish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, lea\e an open box of
baking soda in tim refrigenm)r and freezer
COil/par]11 leIl[S,
Unplugthe refrigerator beforecleaning.
If this is not pnlcti(al, _Ting excess moistul> out
of sponge or cloth \dmn cleaning around
_vimhes, lights or controls.
Use _mn _twl" and baking soda solution--
abe u t a tablespoon (] 5 ml) of baking soda to a
quart (1 liwr) of _wl; Tiffs both cleans and
neumdizes odors. Thoroughl} rinse ail(] Mpe
(]rv;
Avoidcleaning coldglassshelves (onsomemodels)with
hot waterbecause theextrametemperatura d ifference
maycausethemto break. H andleg/assshelves carafu/I/
Bumpingtempera@lass cancauseit to shatter
Donot washant mfrigerator p arts inthe dishwasher
Washice traysin lukewarm wateronly_o not put them
in anautomatic dishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careflll when
moving
the refi-igenltor a_;ly
from the wall. _MIt_pes of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and
those with embossed surtimes.
Pull file retiJgel;aor smfigJ_t out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in. Moving the
x_frigerator in a side direction ma? result in
damage to the floor covering or retiigenm)r
When pushingthe refrigerator b ack,makesureyoudon't
roll overthe powercordor icemaker s upplyfine[on some
mode/s).
Preparing for Vacation
For long wmadons or absences, l>l-n(we ff,od and
unphlg tile refiigemtor Move the ti'eezer conu'ol
to the 0 (off) position, and clean the interior with
a baking soda solution of one tablespoon
(15
ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 liwr) of
_Jtel'. i,ea_,e the doors open.
Set die icemaker t)o_r switch to tim 0 (off)
position and s]mt off the _;tmr supply to the
x_frigerator.
If the temperature call drop belo_ freezing, hme
a qualified servicer drain the wamr supply system
(on some models) to pre_ent serious propert}
damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose itelns such as base grille,
shelves and di'awei_ by taping theln securely
in place to prevent damage.
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin anuprightposition
duringmoving