GE 22 Installation And Owner's Manual

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17Cleaning the OutsideThe dispenser drip area, beneath the grille,should be wiped dry. Water left in this area mayleave deposits. Remove the deposits by addingundiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until thedeposits disappear or become loose enough torinse away.The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning, lock thedispenser by pressing and holding the LOCK orLOCK CONTROLS pad for 3 seconds. Clean withZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWDtablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1liter) of water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.The door handles and trim. Clean with a clothdampened with soapy water. Dry with a softcloth.The stainless steel panels and door handles(on some models) can be cleaned with acommercially available stainless steel cleaner. Aspray-on stainless steel cleaner works best.Do not use appliance wax or polish on thestainless steel.Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean clothlightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax ormild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with aclean, soft cloth.Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishcloth or wet towel. These may leave a residuethat can erode the paint. Do not use scouringpads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleanerscontaining bleach because these productsFDQVFUDWFKDQGZHDNHQWKHSDLQW¿QLVKCleaning the InsideTo help prevent odors, leave an open boxof baking soda in the fresh food and freezercompartments.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.If this is not practical, wring excess moistureout of sponge or cloth when cleaning aroundswitches, lights or controls.8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda toa quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans andneutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.Use of any cleaning solution other than thatwhich is recommended, especially those thatcontain petroleum distillates, can crack ordamage the interior of the refrigerator.Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hotwater because the extreme temperatureGLȺHUHQFHPD\FDXVHWKHPWREUHDN+DQGOHglass shelves carefully. Bumping temperedglass can cause it to shatter.Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts inthe dishwasher.The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.Dispenser drip area.Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.Important Facts About Your Dispenser Do not add ice from trays or bags tothe storage drawer. It may not crush ordispense well.$YRLGRYHU¿OOLQJJODVVZLWKLFHDQGXVHRInarrow glasses. Backed-up ice can jamthe chute or cause the door in the chuteto 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 storagedrawer may cause the icemaker or augerto jam. To keep dispensed ice from missing theglass, put the glass close to, but nottouching, the dispenser opening. Some crushed ice may be dispensedeven though you selected CUBED. Thishappens occasionally when a few cubesaccidentally get directed to the crusher. After crushed ice is dispensed, some watermay drip from the chute. Sometimes a small mound of snow willform on the door in the ice chute. Thiscondition is normal and usually occurswhen you have dispensed crushed icerepeatedly. The snow will eventuallyevaporate.GEAppliances.com