49-60801 9Cleaning the OutsideThe door handles and trim (on some models). Clean withDFORWKGDPSHQHGZLWKVRDS\ZDWHU'U\ZLWKDVRIWFORWK.HHSWKHRXWVLGHFOHDQ:LSHZLWKDFOHDQFORWKOLJKWO\dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishGHWHUJHQW'U\DQGSROLVKZLWKDFOHDQVRIWFORWK'RQRWZLSHWKHUHIULJHUDWRUZLWKDVRLOHGGLVKFORWKRUwet towel. These may leave a residue that can erodeWKHSDLQW'RQRWXVHVFRXULQJSDGVSRZGHUHGFOHDQHUVbleach or cleaners containing either bleach or ammoniabecause these products can scratch and weaken thepaint finish.The stainless steel doors and door handles (on somemodels) can be cleaned with a commercially availablestainless steel cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as%DU.HHSHUV)ULHQG6RIW&OHDQVHUZLOOUHPRYHVXUIDFHUXVWWDUQLVKDQGVPDOOEOHPLVKHV8VHRQO\DOLTXLGcleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brushOLQHVZLWKDGDPSVRIWVSRQJH'RQRWXVHDSSOLDQFHZD[or polish on the stainless steel.Cleaning the InsideTo help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking sodaLQWKHIUHVKIRRGDQGIUHH]HUFRPSDUWPHQWV8QSOXJWKHUHIULJHUDWRUEHIRUHFOHDQLQJ,IWKLVLVQRWpractical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or clothwhen cleaning around switches, lights or controls.8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ²DERXWDtablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) ofZDWHU7KLVERWKFOHDQVDQGQHXWUDOL]HVRGRUV5LQVHDQGwipe dry.After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer ofpetroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bendingout of shape.CAUTION 'RQRWFOHDQJODVVVKHOYHVRUFRYHUVwith warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves andcovers may break if exposed to sudden temperaturechanges or impact such as bumping or dropping.Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many smallSLHFHVLILWEUHDNV'RQRWZDVKDQ\SODVWLFUHIULJHUDWRUparts in the dishwasher.To Clean the AutoFill Pitcher7KH$XWR)LOOSLWFKHUDQGOLGDUHGLVKZDVKHUVDIH7KHOLGshould be placed in the top rack only and the pitcher inthe bottom rack of the dishwasher. Run on normal wash.7RPD[LPL]HSHUIRUPDQFHRI\RXU$XWR)LOOSLWFKHULWLVrecommended that you rinse it thoroughly after washingWRUHPRYHDOOVRDSUHVLGXH,I\RXU$XWR)LOOSLWFKHUhas been in contact with food that is likely to causediscoloration (e.g. tomato ketchup, mustard), clean yourpitcher promptly. This is to avoid possible discolorationof your pitcher.,I\RXZRXOGOLNHWRRUGHUDVHFRQGDU\$XWR)LOOSLWFKHUJRto our website at www.geapplianceparts.com.Moving the RefrigeratorBe careful when moving the refrigerator away fromthe wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,particularly cushioned coverings and those withembossed surfaces.Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of therefrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers supportthe refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out andreturn it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving therefrigerator in a side direction may result in damage tothe floor covering or refrigerator.When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’troll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (onsome models).After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legsclockwise until the legs again bear the weight of therefrigerator.Light Bulb ReplacementWARNING Before replacing a burned-out lightbulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order toavoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out lightbulb may break when being replaced.)7XUQLQJWKHFRQWUROWRWKH2))SRVLWLRQGRHVQRWUHPRYHpower to the light circuit.Preparing for Vacation)RUORQJYDFDWLRQVRUDEVHQFHVUHPRYHIRRGDQGXQSOXJthe refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the2))SRVLWLRQDQGFOHDQWKHLQWHULRUZLWKDEDNLQJVRGDsolution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to onequart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.0RYHWKHVZLWFKWRWKH2))SRVLWLRQRQWKHSRZHUVZLWFKmodel, and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.,IWKHWHPSHUDWXUHFDQGURSEHORZIUHH]LQJKDYHDqualified servicer drain the water supply system (onsome models) to prevent serious property damage dueto flooding.Preparing to MoveSecure all loose items such as grille, shelves anddrawers by taping them securely in place to preventdamage. To prevent the doors from opening whilemoving, secure them to the case with tape. Be sure therefrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.Care And CleaningCARE AND CLEANING