
Careandcleaningoftherefrigerator. CEA,,,i,,oos.oom
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenserdriparea, (on some models)
beneafll tile grille, shouM be wiped dry. We/or
left in this area may leave deposits. Remove tile
deposits 1Uadding undihned vinegar to file
_11. Soak until die deposits disappear or
become loose enough m rinse m_y.
Thedispensercradle(on some models). Be%re
deaning, lock tile dispenser by pressing and
holding file Lock pad %r 3 seconds. Clean wifll
,_vmn ,_vtmr and baking soda s4ution--about
a ud)lespoon (15 ml) of baking so& m a quart
(l l) of*_,vt/er Rinse tborotlOlly and wipe di>
Thedoorhandles and trim.Clean wifll a clofll
dampened with soapy _w/er Dry with a soft
cloth.
Keep the outside clean.Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened wi/b ki/chen appliance ,_vtx
or mild liquid dish detergent. DWand polish
wi/b a dean, soft dotb.
Thestainless steel doorpanels andhandles.
The stainless steel panels can be cleaned widl
a commercially m_dlable s/ainless steel cleaner
or a similar product using a clean, soft dotb.
Do not use appliance wax, palish, bleach or
pro&mrs containing chlorine on stainless steel
doors and bandies.
For best results, GE recommends using stainless
steel cleaner PM10X311 with file _45X10X307
polishing dotb, or fbr convenience tile _S
cleaning _ipes, part number %SX10X10001.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with asoiled dish cloth
or wet towel. Thesemayleave a residue that can
erode the painL Do not usescouringpads,
powdered cleaners,bleach or cleaners contabing
bleachbecausetheseproductscanscratch and
weakenthepabt finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelppreventodors,leme an open box of
baking soda in tile refrigerator and freezer
comparmmnts.
Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning, lJ-this is
not practical, wring excess mois/ure out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning arotmd
swi/ches, li01ts or conUds.
Use ,_vum ,_vtter and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking so&
m a quart (1 1)of,_vtter This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe &>
After cleaning file door gwLskets,apply a thin
1wet of peudeumjelly m tile door gw_skets
at the binge side. This helps keep tile gaskets
fiom sfiddng and bending out of shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment During
yearly cleaning, remove bet/ore fleezer pan
and flush a solution of baking soda--1
te>Lspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of hot
(not boiling) ,_v_ter-- fllrough die drain line
wi/b file help of a meat baster This will help
eliminam odor and re&_ce file likelihood of a
clogged drain line. If drain becomes dogged,
use a meat basmr and baking soda solution to
force file clog/brough file drain line.
Avoidcleaningcotdgtassshelveswithhot water
becausetheextremetemperaturedifferencemaycause
themtobreak.HandleglassshelvescarefuttjzBumpbg
temperedgtasscancauseit toshatterBenotwashany
plasticrefrigeratorpartsb thedishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careflfl when moving die refligerator away flom die
wall. All types of floor coverings can be dmnaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed
stlIf_tces.
Pull the refligerator straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving the refligerator in a side
direction may result in damage to the floor covering or
refiigerator
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesureyoudon't roll over
thepowercordor icemakersupplyline(onsomemodels).
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug
the refiigemtoi: Clean the interior with a baldng soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baldng soda to one
quart (1 l) of water Leave the docn_ open.
Slide the icemaker power switch to the OFFposition and
shut off: the water supply to the refligerator
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as gqille, shelves and drawet_ by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
Replacing the tight Bulbs
NOTE: Turning the refrigerator to the 0(off)setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Unplug file refiigerator _ Replace wifll an appliance bulb of the same or lower
wattage.
Remove the shelfj ust below the light shiekt. Reinstall the shelf and plug the refiigerator back in. 9