GE 26, 25 Care and cleaning of the refrigerator, Installation Instructions Troubleshooting Tips

Instructions

About the ice and water dispenser. (on some models)

Important Facts About Your Dispenser

Operating Instructions Safety

■Do not add ice from trays or bags to the storage drawer. It may not crush or dispense well.

■Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use of narrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute to freeze shut. If ice is blocking the chute, poke it through with a wooden spoon.

■Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilled in the ice storage drawer. Cans, bottles or food packages in the storage drawer may cause the icemaker or auger to jam.

■To keep dispensed ice from missing the glass, put the glass close to, but not touching, the dispenser opening.

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

■Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBED. This happens occasionally when a few cubes accidentally get directed to the crusher.

■After crushed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from the chute.

■Sometimes a small mound of snow will form on the door in the ice chute. This condition is normal and usually occurs when you have dispensed crushed ice repeatedly. The snow will eventually evaporate.

Installation Instructions

Troubleshooting Tips

Dispenser drip area.

Cleaning the Outside

The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water left in this area may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to rinse away.

The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by pressing and holding the LOCK or LOCK CONTROLS pad for

3 seconds. Clean with warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.

The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with

a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless steel cleaner works best.

Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

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.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish 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.

Consumer Support

	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.
16	Use of any cleaning solution other than
	that which is recommended, especially

those that contain petroleum distillates, can crack or damage the interior of the refrigerator.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.