GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

Careand cleaning of the refrigerator, gecem
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (on soine models)
beneath the grille, shotfld be wii_d di T. _,V_ter
left in this area nlay leave deposits. Remove
the deposits b)' adding undihlted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
0I" becoille
loose
enotlgh to IJnse awav.
The dispenser cradle (oil seine nlodels).
gefoi'e cleaning, lock the dispenser
by
pressing and holding the LOCK CONTROL
pad fi)r 3 seconds. Clean with waml water
and baking soda sohlfion--about a
tablespoon (l 5 inl) of baking soda to a
quart (l 1) ot watei; Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry:
The door handles and trim. Clean
with a
cloth danlpened with soap) wateI: DI'_
with a soft cl()th.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly danq)ened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish deteIgent.
DIT and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the torrid?oratorwith a soi/ed dish
cloth or wet towel Thesemay leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered c/eanere, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, lea',e an open box ot
baking soda in the refrigerator and fl'eezer
COIl/pa I'tlll eats.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess n/oisture ()tit
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls,
Use warn/water and baking soda sohltion--
about a tablespoon (l 5 inl) el bakhlg soda
to a quart (l 1) oI wateI: This both cleans
and neutralizes odoI_. Rinse and wipe dry.
_MteI" cleaning the door gaskets,
apply
a
thin laver of petroleunljelly to the door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps kee I)
the gaskets fl'oin sticking and bending ()tit
of shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment.
During yearly cleaning, renlove botton/
fl'eezer pan and fltlsh a sohltion
of baking
soda--1 teaspoon
(5 inl) and 2 cups (500
n/l) (ff hot (not boiling) watei_through
the drain line with the help of a nleat
bastei: This will help elinlinate odor and
reduce the likelihood (ff a clogged drain
line./t drain becon/es clogged, use a nleat
baster and baking
soda sohltion to t0rce the
clog through the drain line.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefull_z Bumping tempered g/ass can cause it
to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refrigeratorparts in the
dishwasher
Condenser
There is
n() Ileed ik)l" i'otltille condensel"
cleaning in natural hence q)el'afing
environlllelltS. Howe\vi;
in etlviro/lI//ents
that may be patlicularly dusty or greasy, the
condenser shonkl be cleaned periodically
fi)r eflident reflJgemtor operation,
Cleaning the condenser:
The condenser is located inside the back
(>fthe reflJgeratoI: To access it, fiI_t unplug
the reti_igeI'atOl: Then renlove the access
level: The condenser is on the right side.
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