Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation InstructionsCare and cleaning of the refrigerator.Cleaning the OutsideThe dispenser drip area (on some models),beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Waterleft in this area may leave deposits. Removethe deposits by adding undiluted vinegar tothe well. Soak until the deposits disappearor become loose enough to rinse away.The dispenser cradle (on some models).Before cleaning, lock the dispenser bypressing and holding the LOCK CONTROLpad for 3 seconds. Clean with warmwater and baking soda solution – abouta tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda toa quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse thoroughlyand wipe dry.The door handles and trim. Clean witha cloth dampened with soapy water.Dry with a soft cloth.Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a cleancloth lightly dampened with kitchenappliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.Dry and polish with a clean, 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 products canscratch and weaken the paint finish.Cleaning the InsideTo help prevent odors, leave an open box ofbaking soda in the fresh food and freezercompartments.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If thisis not practical, wring excess moisture outof sponge or cloth when cleaning aroundswitches, lights or controls.Use warm water and baking soda solution –about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking sodato a quart (1 liter) of water. This bothcleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse andwipe 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 hot waterbecause the extreme temperature differencemay cause them to break. Handle glass shelvescarefully. Bumping tempered glass can causeit to shatter.Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in thedishwasher.Dispenser drip area.ge.comLift the bin, then pull itforward until the bin stops.Lift and pull forward againto remove the bin.Models without a shelfabove the ice binTo remove:Models with a shelfabove the ice binTo remove:Removing and Replacing the IceStorage Bin on Dispenser ModelsThere are two types of ice storage bins ondispenser models. One has a shelf abovethe bin, the other does not.Always set the icemaker power switch to theO (off) position before removing the ice bin.When replacing either type of ice bin:Always be sure to press it firmly into place.If it does not go all the way back, remove itand rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn.Then push the bin back again.Pull the bin straight out, then lift pastthe stop position.RotateDriveMechanism13