GE GDE03GLKLB Use and Care Manual - Page 6

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Preparing for Vacation

For long vacations or absences, remove food and

unplug the refrigerator. Move the control to the

OFF

position, and clean the interior with a baking soda

solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to

one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the door open.

Defrosting

(on manual defrost models only)

Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the

ice tray compartment becomes 1/4 ” thick.

(A punctured cooling coil will cause

serious problems and void the warranty.) We

recommend using a plastic scraper. Do not

use any electrical device in defrosting your

refrigerator.

Remove foods and ice trays from the ice tray

compartment.

Set the temperature control dial at OFF

position.

On models without a drip tray, place a pan

beneath the ice tray compartment to collect

water.

Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost

faster, keep the door open. Also, pouring warm

(not hot) water on the frosted part may speed

defrosting.

damage plastic parts.

Empty water from the drip tray or from

the pan placed beneath the ice tray

compartment. Wash the tray or pan with

warm water.

Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp

cloth.

Turn the temperature control to the desired

setting and return food and ice trays to the

refrigerator.

NOTE:

If ice buildup is very thick, it may keep

the ice tray compartment door from opening

or closing completely. Don’t try to force it open;

after defrosting, the door will open and close

easily.

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as shelves and

ice trays by taping them securely in place to

prevent damage.

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright

position during moving.

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