GE GTM18GBEES Use and Care Manual - Page 6

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

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Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim

(on some models). Clean with a

cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean.

Wipe with a clean cloth lightly

dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet

towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint.

Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or

cleaners containing either bleach or ammonia because

The stainless steel doors and door handles

(on some

models) can be cleaned with a commercially available

stainless steel cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar

Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and

small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub

in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. Do

not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

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.

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.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with

may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully.

Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the

dishwasher.

Condenser

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal

home operating environments. However, in environments

that may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser

operation.

To clean the condenser, turn the

temperature control dial to

OFF

.

Sweep away or vacuum up dust.

For best results, use a brush

specially designed for this

purpose. It is available at most

appliance parts stores.

Moving the Refrigerator

Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from

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

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t

roll over the power cord or icemaker 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

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from

its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace

it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.

Turning the control to the

OFF

position does not remove

power to the light circuit.

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.

Move the feeler arm to the

STOP

(up) position,or move the

switch to the OFF position on the power switch model, and

servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to

Preparing to Move

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by

taping them securely in place to prevent damage. Be sure

the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Cleaning the condenser coils.

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