GE GTS22ISSRSS Owners Manual - Page 11
Care and cleaning of the refrigerator, vvww.GEAppliances.
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Careand cleaning of the refrigerator, vvww.GEAppliances. Dispenser drip area. Cleaning the Outside The dispenser drip area, (on some models) beneath the grille, shotfld be wii_d dxT. _4ater left in this area may leave deposits. Remove the deposits by adding tmdihKed vinegar u) the well. Soak tmfil the deposits disappear or becoille loose enotlgh to IJnse away; The dispenser cradle (on some models). Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by pressing and holding the LOCKCONTROL pad for 3 seconds. Clean with wam_ water and baking soda solution--about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 1) of watex; Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry: The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy watex, Dry with a soft cloth, Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen al)pliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. D_T and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the raffle?orator with a soiled dish cloth or wet towel Thesemay/eave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered c/eaners, bleach or c/eaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Cleaning the Inside Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the reflJgerator and fl'eezer COIl] l)a I'tlll exits. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture ()tit of sponge or cloth when cleaning arotmd switches, lights or controls. Use warn/water and baking soda solution-about a tablesl)oon (l 5 ml) of baking soda to a quart (l 1) of _te_, This both cleans and neutralizes o(lo_. Rinse and wipe dry. _Mter cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin laver of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps kee I) the gaskets ti'om sticking and bending out of shape. Drain opening in freezer compartment. t)twing yearly cleaning, renlove bottom freezer l)an and flush a sohl[ion Of' baking soda--1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) (ff hot (not boiling) water--through the drain line with the hel I) of a meat baste_: This will hel I) eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood (ff a clogged drain line./I drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster and baking soda solution to force the clog through the drain line. Avoid c/eaning co/d glass she/ves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Hand/e g/ass shelves carefull_ Bumping tempered g/ass can cause it to shatter Donot washanyp/astic refrigeratorparts in the dishwasher Condenser There is m_om_eed {or rolltJm_e com_de_ser c]em_h_g im_m]()mlal home opel:_th_g em'h'oml/ents. Howevel; ira?ellvirol_1?lemKs that may be [)artio_]arly (]_s V or greas> the condem_ser shol_ld be cIeam_ed periodically for e{t?cie_t re{_Jge_tor ope_:_ti(m. Cleaning the condenser: The co_de_ser is located im_sided_e back o{ the re{_'ige_to_: To access Jr, {irst m_ph_g the re{}Jgex:_tox; The_ remove the access cove_: The cow,denser is on the _Jght side. 11