For your safety

Door gasket

Care and Cleaning

Fresh-Food Refrigerator

Turn the fresh-food refrigerator OFF or unplug the unit before cleaning.

Turn the fresh-food refrigerator OFF by pressing the button on the control panel a minimum of 3 seconds until the light turns off.

The vinyl gasket may be cleaned with mild

After cleaning the door gasket, apply a

soap and water, a baking soda solution or

thin layer of paraffin wax or petroleum

a mild scouring powder. Rinse well.

jelly to the door gasket at the hinge side.

 

This helps keep the gasket from sticking

 

and bending out of shape.

Light bulb replacement

In the event of a power failure

Preparing for vacation

Turn the fresh-food unit OFF before

To remove the light shield, push in the tab

replacing the light bulb.

on the left side of the shield and lower it.

 

Replace with a 15 watt appliance bulb.

If the power fails, open the door as

Do not store or use gasoline or other

infrequently as possible to maintain

flammable vapors and liquids in the

the temperature.

vicinity of this or any other appliance.

For long vacations or absences, remove

For shorter vacations, remove perishable

food and turn the fresh-food refrigerator

foods and leave controls at regular

OFF. Clean the interior (see Cleaning the

settings. However, if the room

Inside section)

temperature is expected to drop below

 

60°F (16°C), follow the same instructions

 

as for long vacations.

Preparing to move

Secure all loose items such as shelves and the vegetable pan by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.

Be sure the fresh-food refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

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GE ZIFS240, ZIFI240 owner manual For your safety Door gasket, Preparing to move, Do not store or use gasoline or other