GE ZIFS240, ZIFI240 For your safety Door gasket, Care and Cleaning, Preparing for vacation

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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