Care and Cleaning
Cleaning-Outside
The water and ice dispenser
spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting.
Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by
soaking with undiluted vinegar.
Youcan also use a paste of 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 soaking time is adequate.
Avoidusing wax on the spill shelf
and trim.
The door handles and trim can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with
a solutionof mild liquiddishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door
handles and 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 erode 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 ftih. The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
a high quality,baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
looking and rust-free for 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. WR92X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Cleaning-Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
atleast once a year.Unplug the
refrigeratorbeforecleaning. 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 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.Do not use
cleansing powdemor other abrasive
cleaners.
Tohelp preventodors, leavean open
boxofbaking soda intherearofthe
refrigerator,on the top shelf. Change
the box everythee months. An open
box of baking soda in the freezer
will absorb stale freezer odors.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. Duringyearly
cleaning, removebottomfreezer
basketand flush a solution of baking
soda-one teaspoon and two cups of
hot (not boiling) titer-through the
drain line with the help of a meat
baster. This will help eliminate
odor and reduce the likelihood
of a cloiwed drain line.
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If drain becomes
clogged, use a
meat baster and
baking-soda-and-
water solution to
force the clog
through the
drain line.
Continue flushing
until line is clear,
then empty and replace the defrost
water pan immediately.
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Behind Ref@erator
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigeratorstraight 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.
Condenser
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, remove the base grille
(see page 4) and either sweep away
or vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible. This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least
once a year.
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Condenser ‘
Defrost WaterFan
Pan behind base grille should be
cleaned at least once a year. When
reinstalling pan, firmly push it
ALL THE WAYIN until it stops.
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Defrost water pan
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