Preparing To Move - GE 16 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and clear|ing of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean
with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a
soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models)
can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless
steel.
Donot wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddishcloth or wet
towel. Thesemay leavea residuethat can erodethe paint.
Donot usescouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecause these productscanscratchand
weakenthe paintfinish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in
the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge
or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and
wipe dry.
After cleaning the 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.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves(on somemodels)with hot water
because the extremetemperaturedifferencemaycausethem to
break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan
causeit to shatter.
Do notwash any plasticrefrigeratorpartsin the dishwasher.
Condenser
There is no need for routine
Cleaning the condenser coils.
condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments.
However, in environments that
may be particularly dusty or
greasy, the condenser should
be cleaned periodically for
efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean the condenser, turn the temperature control dial to
0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
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Moving 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.
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator
counterclockwise until the rollers support
the refrigerator. 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 pushingthe refrigeratorback,makesureyou don'troll over
the powercordor icemakersupplyline (onsomemodels).
After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs
clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator.
Light Bulb Replacement
To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from
itselectrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace
it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.
Turningthe controlto the 0 positiondoesnot removepowerto
the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the 0
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1
liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and
shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified
servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to
prevent serious property damage
due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.