Cleaning - GE GSS25WGMCWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. .OEAppliances.com
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser drip area, (on some models)
beneadl dm _ille, should be xdped dry. Water
left in this area may leave deposits. Remove
tile deposit.s by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposit.s disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
Thedispensercradle(on some models).
Before cleaning, lock tile dispenser by
pressing and holding the LOCKCONTROL
pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water
and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a
quart (1 1) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe (hy.
Thedoorhandlesand trim.Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dpy
_6tb a soft cloth.
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe wifll a clean
clofll lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
DU and polish _4th a clean, sof_ cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These mayleavea residue
that canerode thepaint. Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecause theseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in dm fi'esh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplugtherefrigerator beforecleaning.If dlis
is not practical, wring excess lnoismre out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (11) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe (hy.
After cleaning die door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to die door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the
gasket.s fi'Oln sticking and bending out
of shape.
Drainopening& freezercompartment.
During yearly cleaning, reznove bottom
freezer basket and flush a solution of baking
soda-1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500
lnl) of hot (not boiling) water ithrough 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, use a meat baster
and baking soda solution to force the clog
through the drain line.
Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelveswith hot water
becausethe extremetemperature differencemay
causethem to break.Handleglass shelves
carefully.Bumpingtempered glass cancauseit to
shatter.
Do not wash anyplastic refrigeratorparts in the
dishwasher.
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
environmems. However, in environments
that m W be particularly (tusb_or _'easy, tile
condenser should be cleaned periodically
for efficient refiigerator operation.
Cleaning the condensec
The condenser is located inside the back
of the refrigerator. To access it, first unplug
tile refiigerator. Then remove tile access
cover. The condenser is on the tight side.
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