Careand Cleaning Of The Refrigerator - GE 20 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Careand cleaning of the refrigerator CEApplianc scom
Cleaning the Outside
Thed/_penserdnio a rea,(on some models)beneath
the grille, should be wiped dry Water left in this
area may leavedeposits. Removethe depositsby
adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soakuntil the
depositsdisappear or become looseenough to rinse
away
The dl%penser_Tad/e
(on some models).Before
cleaning, lock the dispenserby pressingand holding
the Lockpad for 3 seconds.Clean with warm water
and baking sodasolution--about
a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking sodato a quart (1 I)
of water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry
ThedoorhandlesandtrlYn. C lean with a cloth
dampened with soapywater. Dry with a soft cloth.
Keeptheouts/Tie dean.Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a
clean,soft cloth.
Thestainlesssteel doorpanels andhandles:
The stainlesssteelpanelscan be cleaned with
a commercially availablestainlesssteelcleaner
or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Do
not useappliance wax, polish, bleach or products
containing chlorine on stainlesssteeldoors and
handles.
For bestresults,GE recommends using stainless steel
cleanerPM10X311 with the WX10X307 polishing
cloth, or for conveniencethe SScleaning wipes, part
number WX10X 10001.
12onot wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth
or wet towel. Fhese may leave a residue that can
erode the paint. 12onot use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners contain/bg
bleach because these products can scratch and
weaken the paint finL_h.
Cleaning the
Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before clean/bg. If this is not
practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or
controls.
Usewarm water and baking sodasolution--about
a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 I) of water. This both cleansand
neutralizesodors. Rinse and wipe dry
After cleaning the door gaskets,apply a thin layer
of petroleumjelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side.This helps keep the gasketsfrom
sticking and bending out of shape.
12ra/bopening/n freeyer dompartmenL During yearly
cleaning, remove bottom freezer pan and flush a
solution of baking soda--1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2
cups (500 ml) of hot (not boiling) water--through
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.
Avok/ cleaning cold gtass shelves w/Yhhot water
because the extreme temperature d/Tferencemay cause
them to break. Handle glass shelves carefull_ Bumping
tempered glass can cause/7 to shatter 12onot wash any
plastiC"refrigerator parts/n the dishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the 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 the refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over
the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models).
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Clean the interior with a baking soda solution of
one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 I) of water.
Leave the doors open.
Slide the icemaker power switch to the OFF position and shut off
the water supply to the refrigerator.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such asgrille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure,the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
Replacing the Light Bulbs
/VOTE; Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off)setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Unplug the refrigerator. _ Replace with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.
Remove the shelf just below the light shield. _ Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator back in.
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