GE Model 23 Owner's Manual And Installation page 16

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About the ice and water dispenser.(on
some
models)
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
Do not add ice fron_ trays or 1)ags to
the storage drawer. It may not c_ush or
dispense well.
Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use
of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can
jam the chute or cause the door in the
chute to fl'eeze shut. If ice is blocking
the chute, poke it through with a
wooden Sl)OOn.
Beverages and fl)ods should not be
quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer.
Cans, bottles or food packages in the
storage drawer may cause the icemaker
or auger to jam.
To kee I) dispensed ice fl'om missing
the glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
Some c_ushed ice may be dispensed
even though you selected CUBED.
This hal)pens occasionally when a fi_w
cul)es accidentally get directed to
the cH]sher.
Atier cH_shed ice is dispensed, some
water may drip fl'om the chute.
Sometimes a small momM of snow
will titan on the door in the ice chute.
This condition is normal and usually
occm's when you have dispensed
crashed ice repeatedly. The snow
will eventually evaporate.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenserdriparea.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille,
should be _iI)e(l (h_,: _._Ker left in this area
may leaxe deposits. Remoxe the deposits by
adding mMiluted vinegar to the well. Soak
tmtil the deposits disappear
or become
loose eno/igh to iJnse _l_';iv,
The dispenser cradle. Befl n'e cleaning,
lock
the dispenser by pressing and holding the
lOCKpad fin" 3 seconds. Clean with w;mn
water and baking soda soh_tion--about a
tablespoon (15 ml) ot 1)eking soda to a
quart (l liter) of water: Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry;
The door handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy water:
Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on s(,ine models) can be cleaned with
a commercially a\:filable stainless steel
cleanex: A si)ra):on stainless steel cleaner
works best.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stninless steel.
Keep tile o_side clean. Wipe Mth a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen
appliance wax or miM liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel. These may leavea residue
that canerode thepain_ Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
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Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of
1)eking soda in the ti'esh todd and fl'eezer
COlllp[l i'[l/lents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moistm'e out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning m'otmd
switches, lights or controls.
Use w;mn water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water This 1)oth
cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and
wipe (lr_;
Useof anycleaningsolution otherthanthat
which isrecommended, especiallythosethat
containpetroleum distillates, c an crackor
damagethe interiorof therefrigerator.
Avoidcleaningco/c/glassshelveswith hot water
becausethe extremetemperature difference
maycause themto break.Handleglassshelves
carefufl_z B umpingtempered glasscan cause
it to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refngeratorparts
in thedishwasher
Thechill/thaw tray/s dishwashersafe.