GE GTS21FSKSS Use and Care Manual - Page 8

CARE AND CLEANING Care And Cleaning Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry. After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape. CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher. Moving the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on some models). After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator. Light Bulb Replacement WARNING Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact with a live wire filament. (A burned-out light bulb may break when being replaced.) Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit. Depending on your model, the lights in the refrigerator and freezer compartments may use either 5 watt LED bulbs with a medium base or 40 watt appliance incandescent bulbs with a medium base. Follow the instructions specific to your model. IMPORTANT: ● Use only UL listed LED replacement bulbs that are recommended for wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer are considered to be wet/damp environments. If using a brand of LED bulb other than the recommended LED bulb, before installation, read and follow all instructions on the LED packaging. LED bulbs should be 5 Watts with a medium base. ● If an incandescent bulb is used to replace an LED bulb, use only incandescent bulbs for household appliances with a maximum wattage of 40 with a medium base. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial 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 doors open. If an icemeaker has been installed it must be turned off; move the switch to the OFF position on the power switch model. Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator. If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to prevent serious property damage due to flooding. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. 8 To prevent the doors from opening while moving, secure them to the case with tape. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. 49-60761