GE 162D3904P005 Care And Cleaning, Preparation, Operating, Care and Cleaning, Cleaning-Inside

CARE AND CLEANING

Cleaning—Inside

Unplug the refrigerator and remove food, shelves and trays. Wash inside with warm water and baking soda solution—about two tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water. Then rinse and dry.

Don’t use cleansers such as soaps, detergents, scouring powder or spray cleaners—they may cause odors inside the refrigerator.

Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and shelves in mild detergent solution and dry with a soft cloth.

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the shelf. Change the box every three months.

Wipe outside of refrigerator with a soft cloth dampened with soapy water or Appliance Polish Wax Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X216), available from GE Appliance Service and Parts Center. Use only mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.

Never use acids, chemical thinner, gasoline, benzine or the like for cleaning any part of the refrigerator. Boiling water or benzine may deform or damage plastic parts.

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Operating

Location

The refrigerator must be installed on a floor strong enough to support it when it is fully loaded.

If the refrigerator is in a 40°F. or colder room, it will operate but it will not cool foods properly.

Also see Energy-Saving Tips.

PREPARATION

Clearances

Allow the following clearances for ease of installation, door opening and proper air circulation:

• Top of refrigerator to

underside of countertop	1	2″
	1	⁄
• Above flooring		8″
(including carpeting)	1
	1	⁄
• Hinge side, if refrigerator		4″
is next to a wall	1
	1	⁄

Leveling Legs

Adjustable legs at the front corners should be set so the refrigerator is firmly positioned on the floor. Legs should extend 11⁄8″ down from bottom of cabinet; the front of the refrigerator may need to be raised a bit more so the door closes easily when opened about halfway.

Turn leveling legs counterclockwise to raise refrigerator, clockwise to lower it.

Care and Cleaning

Preparing to Move

Disconnect the power cord from wall outlet, remove food and defrost refrigerator. Then clean and dry the interior.

Secure all loose items such as ice trays and drip tray by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent movement. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.

Preparing for Vacation

For extended vacations or absences, unplug the	For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
refrigerator. Clean the interior with baking soda	leave the control at regular setting. However, if room
solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of	temperature is expected to drop below 40°F. follow
water. Wipe dry. To prevent odors, leave an open box	the same instructions as for extended vacations.
of baking soda in refrigerator. Leave doors open.

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Preparation