Care And Cleaning; Model - GE PSG22MIMBFBB Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenser drip area,
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (on some models)
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry.
Water leii in this area mav leave deposits.
Remove the deposits by adding tmdiluted
vinegar to the well. Soak tmfil the deposits
disappear
or become
loose enough to
IJnse a W;IVk
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Beiore cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing and hokling the LOCK CONTROL pad
ti)r 3 seconds. Clean with warm 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,
Keep the 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 refrigeratorwith a soileddishcloth
or wet towel. These may &ave a residuethat can
erode thepaint. Donot usescouring pads,powdered
cleaners,bleachor cleanerscontainingbleach
becausetheseproductscan scratchand weaken
thepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box ot
baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
COil/pai'tillents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess i//oisttlFe ()tit
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petrolemn.jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps kee I) the gaskets
from sticking and bending gilt of shape.
Drain opening & freezer compartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove bottom fl'eezer
basket and flush a solution of baking soda--
1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of
hot (not boiling) wate_ through the drain
line with the help of a meat baster. This
will help eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line. If drain
becomes clogged, rise a meat baster and
baking soda solution to torce the clog
through the drain line.
Avoid cleaning co/c/glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefu/lg
Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter
Do not wash any plastic refngerator parts in
the dishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be carehfl when moving the refrigerator
awav fl'om the wall. All types of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
embossed SIII'J[;I ces.
Pull the refl'igerator straight out and retm'n
it to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refrigeratm:
When pushing the refngerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line
(on some mode/s).
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