GE 200D8074P036 - Manual (Page 12)

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area (on some models),
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water
left in this area may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing and holding the Lock Controls pad
for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water and
baking soda solution – about a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
of water. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
The door trim. Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles.
Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach
or other products containing chlorine on
stainless steel.
Stainless steel (on some models) can be
cleaned with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainless
steel cleaner works best.
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 bleach
because these products can scratch
and weaken the paint finish.
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.
Use of any cleaning solution other than
that which is recommended, especially
those that contain petroleum distillates,
can crack or damage the interior of the
refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference 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. 12
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Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Dispenser drip area
About the ice and water dispenser.
(on some models)
Lift the bin, then pull it
forward until the bin stops.
Lift and pull forward again
to remove the bin.
Models without a shelf
above the ice bin
To remove:
Models with a shelf
above the ice bin
To remove:
Removing and Replacing the Ice
Storage Bin on Dispenser Models
There are two types of ice storage bins on
dispenser models. One has a shelf above
the bin, the other does not.
Always set the icemaker power switch to the
O (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 it
and rotate the drive mechanism 1/4 turn.
Then push the bin back again.
Pull the bin straight out, then lift
past the stop position.
Rotate
Drive
Mechanism