Care And Cleaning - GE ESS25XGSBBB Owner's Manual And Installation

About the ice and water dispenser.
Ice Storage Drawer
on Dispenser Models
Toremove:
Set the icemaker power switch to the
0 (off) position. Pull the drawer straight out
and then lilt past the stop position.
Toreplace:
_,_]ten replacing the (h'awe_; be sure to
press it firefly into place. If it does not go
all the way back, i'eillove it and rotnte the
drive mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push
the drawer back again.
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (on some models)
beneath the grille, shotfld be wiled (h_,. _,_ter
left in this area may leaxe deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding tmdihKed vinegar to
the well. Soak tmtil the deposits disappear
or becoi/le
loose
enotlgh to Yinse "dW'dv,
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing and hoMing the LOCK CONTROL
pad tot 3 seconds. Clean with wam_
water and baking soda solution--about
a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking 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.
7"he stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner such as Slainle, s,sSla:l :\ l(_'i:. ''_
5'lainl_<,_,_ Sla, l M(Iq4_ is available at Ace, True
Value, Se_Mstm; HWI and other leading
stores. It is also a\:filable through GE Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part
nmnber _._3X 10X 15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Keep _e outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refnoerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel Thesemay leave a residue
that can erode the paint Do not use scouring
pads, powdered c/eanera, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint f/bish.
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Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, lea;'e an open box of
baking soda in the fl'esh food and fl'eezer
COII/l)_l I'tlIlents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use wann water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) el baking soda
to a quart (l liter) of water: This both cleans
and neutralizes o(lo_. Rinse and wipe dry:
Use of any cleaning solution other than that
which is recommended, especially those that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefufi_zBumping tempered glass can cause
it to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refngeratorparts in
thedishwasher