Care And Cleaning Condenser - GE TBHA22RRELAD Use And Care Manual

CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning--Outside
The ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting, if excessive spills
occur. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that
you can remove by soaking them with undiluted
vinegar. You can also use a mixture of one teaspoon
of a non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon
brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid
powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse
away. Usually 30 minutes of soaking time is adequate.
Avoid using wax on the spill shell' and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. D_T with a soft
cloth. Don't wax handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth,
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can damage the paint. Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach, or cleaners
containing bleach, because these products can scratch
and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of
the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint
finish. With proper care, it wil! stay new-looking and
rust-free fl_r years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new, and then at least
twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216)
is available from GE Service and Paris stores.
Cleaning--Inside
Clean the inside of' the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug refrigerator
before cleaning. If this i_not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Apply an appliance wax/polish to the inside surface
between the doors.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator including door
gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin
and all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape. Do not use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three months. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any of your refrigerator's plastic
parts in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away
from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator. Refer to the Roller section.
Condenser
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser cteam Turn temperature control to OFF.
Remove the base grille. Sweep away or vacuum dust
that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn
he control back on.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for
this purpose, such as Cat. No. WX 14X51, available at
GE Smwice and Parts stores. This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least once a year.
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