Care And Cleaning; Cleaning - GE GSE25ESHBSS Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliancescom
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area,(onsomemodels)beneaththe
grille,should bewiped dry.Water left inthis area may
leavedeposits.Removethe depositsbyadding undiluted
vinegarto the well. Soakuntil the depositsdisappearor
becomelooseenough to rinseaway.
The dispenser cradle (onsome models).Before
cleaning, lockthe dispenser by pressingand holding
the Lock pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water
and boking sodo solution-obout o tablespoon (15
ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 I)of water. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry.
Thedoor handlesandtrim. Clean with a clothdampened
with soapywater.Drywith asoft 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,
soRcloth.
The stainless steel door panels and handles.
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner or a
similar product using a clean, soR cloth. Do not use
appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing
chlorine on stainless steel doors and handles.
For best results, GE recommends using stainless
steel cleaner PMlOX311 with the WXIOX307
polishing cloth, or for convenience the SS cleaning
wipes, part number WXIOXIO001.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled di.sh cloth
or wet towel. The.semay leave a residue that can
erode the paint. Do not u.se scouring pads, powdered
cleaner.s, bleach or cleaner.s r-ontaining bleach becau.se
the.se prnducts can scratch and weaken the paint
fini.sh.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the refrigerator 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 woter and baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 I)of water, This both cleans and
neutralizes odors, Rinseand 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,
Drain opening in freezer compartment, 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,
Avoid cleaning cold,_ass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature d/Tferencemay
cause them to break, Handle glass shelves carefull_z
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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 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,
Replacing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: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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