Care And Cleaning - GE GTS12BBMBRWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open tx)x of
baking soda in the fi'esh food and fi'eezer
compartmenLs.
Unplug therefrigeratorbeforecleaning. I f this
is not practical, wring exce_s moisture out of
sponge or doth when cleaning around
switches, lights or conu'ols.
Use warm wamr and baking soda solution--
about a fableslx)on (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 1)of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rin_ and wipe &y.
Other parts of the refiigemmr--including
door gaskets, fruit and vegelable dFawe_,
and all plastic parks-can be cleaned the
same way-,
After cleaning the &)or gaskets, apply a thin
layer ofpe_oleumjelly m the door gaskets
at Ihe hinge side. This helps keep tlae
gaskets from sticking and bending out of
shape. Do not use cleansing powde_ or
other abr'asive cleanei_.
Defrostwaterpan.The non-removable pan is
located under the compressor at the rear of
the refiigerator. It should be cleaned at
least once a year. Move tim refiigerator out
from 11ae wall as far as necessary, and unplug
the power cord from tlae wall outlet. I _t the
compressor cool before cleaning the pan.
U_ a clean Oath or sponge dampened in
wmrn water and baking soda solution--<me
mbleslx)on (15 ml) of baking soda to a
quart (1 1)ofwamr. DOnotusecleansing
Ix)wdel_, abrasive deane_, bleach or
cleaneL's containing chlorides.
Donot washanyplastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwashe_
Replacing the Lightbulb
Unscrew the burned4mt bulb and replace it
with a standard 40-watt appliance bulb.
Behind the Refrigerator
Once a year, move line refrigerator out
and vacuum the back coils, Ik, careful
when moving the refrigerator away-from
the wall. All types of floor covefing,'s can be
damaged, particularly cushioned covefing,'s
and tho_ with emL×)ssed surfaces.
Pull tim refrigerator suaight out and
remm it m position by pushing it su'aight
in, Moving the refrigerator in a side
direction may- result in damage to the
floor covering or refrigerator.
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback, makesure
youdon'traft over thepowercord.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove
food and unplug tim refrigerator, Move
the control to the OFFO position, and
clean tlae inlerior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda m one quart (11) of water.
1_'ave the doors open,
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose imms such as grille, shelves and (h'awei_ by taping them _curely
in place to prevent damage.
Be surethe refrigeratorstaysin an uprightposition duringmoving.
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