2Are Andcleaning - GE TFH22PRXAAA Owner's Manual

Cam and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser well (on some models),
beneath dm grille, sh_nfldbe _dped &y. Water
left in the well may leave deposits. Remove
tile deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad (on some models). Clean
Mth warm water and baking soda soMtion-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 l) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and _dpe dU.
HINT'.Openthe freezerdoorpart way to prevent
dlspenslbg of ice or water whencleaning.
The deer handles and trim. Clean xdth a
cloth dampened vdth soapy water. ][)_)_ vdth
a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned Md_ a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner using a clean, soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. _,,\tpe _dth a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mth htchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
DU and polish _dth a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipe the raffle?orator with a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These may &ave a residue
that canerode thepalbt. Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners, b leachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
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Clean&g the Inside
Tohelppreventodors,leave an open box of
baldng soda in tile flesh food and fieezer
( ompartments.
Unplugtherefrigerator beforecleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess I_loisture out of
sponge or cloth when (leaning around
sMI( bes, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda soMfion-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 l) of water. This both (leans
and neumdizes odors. Rinse and wipe d U.
After cleaning tile door gaskets, apply a thin
layer ofpeuoleumjelly to the door gaskets
at tile hinge side. This helps keep tile
gaskets flom sdt king and bending out of
shape.
Drain epenimJin freezercompartment During
yemly cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a soludon of baling soda-
1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 (:ups (500 ml) of
hot (not boiling) water-through the &ain
line with tile help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and re(hlce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line. If &ain
becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baldng soda solution to torce tile (log
through the drain line.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on
some models) with hot water because
the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass
shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause # to shatter.
Donot washanyplastic refr/_?erator parts in
thedishwasherexcept Quick Serve dishes
and lids.
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