Care And Cleaning - GE BSS25JFTDWW 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.
_'ater left in this area ma_ leaxe deposits.
Remoxe the deposits b) adding tmdiluted
xinegar to the well. Soak tmtil the deposits
disappear
or becoi/le loose enotl(rh_ to
rinse _lxv_lvk
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Betore cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing and holding the LOCI( CONTROL pad
tot 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 soap) water. Dr_
with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
al)l)liance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not w/_)ethe refngeretor with a soiled dish cloth
or wet towel Thesemay leave a residue that can
erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners contaimbg bleach
because these products can scratch and weaken
the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the refl'igerator and ti'eezer
COIIll)_l I'tIIl e nts.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning If this
is not practical, wring excess illoisttlre ()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.
AfiLer cleaning
the door gaskets, apply a thin
laver of petrolemn.jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps kee I) the gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
Drain opening in 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 hel I) of a meat baster. This
will hel I) 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.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefuflg
Bumping tempered g/ass can cause it to shatter
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be carehfl when moving the refrigerator
away fl'om the wall. All tvl)es of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
eIl/bossed StlI'J[_l ces.
Pull the refrigerator straioht out and return
it to position by, l)ushing, it ,straioht_ in.
Moving the refl'igerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refl'igerator.
When pushing the refngeretor back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line
(on some models).
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Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, relllOVe food
and unl)lug the reli'igerator Move the freezer
control to the 0 position, and clean the
interior with a baking soda soludon of one
tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda to one
qt:mrt (l liter)
of water: I,eave the doors open.
Set the icemaker power switch to the
0position and shut off the water SUl)ply
to the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water
SUl)ply system (on some models) to prevent
serious property damage due to flooding.