GE 49-6514 - Manual (Page 11)

Outside
Tlie door handles and trim can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with
a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door
handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
a clean cloth, lightly dampened
with kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing 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.
Protect the paint finish. The finish
^^n the outside of the refrigerator is
^»high quality, baked-on paint finish.
^With proper care, it will stay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new,
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Inside
Inside of fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or doth
when cleaning around switches,
lights or Gontrois.
Use warm water and baking soda
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baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-
including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage
bin and all plastic parts—can be
cleaned the same way. Do not
use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
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Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned
coverings and those with embossed
surfaces. Puli the refrigerator
straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving
your refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.
Coiideiiser
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, you will need to keep
the condenser clean. Remove the
base grille (see page 4), and either
sweep away or vacuum dust that is
readily accessible. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
at least once a year.
Light biilb replacement
A light bulb and .socket are located
behind a shield on each side of the
temperature control panel.
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To replace a light bulb, unplug
the reftigerator’s power cord plug
from the wall outlet. Then reach
up behind the shield, unscrew the
burned-out bulb, and replace it with
a standard 40-watt appliance bulb,
When yoii go on vacation ^
For extended vacations or
absences, shut off power to
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refrigerator, turn the numbered
control to OFF position, clean
interior
with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to one
quart of water. Wipe dry. To prevent
odors, leave open box of soda in
refrigerator. Leave doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishable foods and leave controls
at regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F., follow same insiructions
as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, set it
to the OFF position and be sure to
shut off water supply to refrigerator.
Wliee ycMi move
Disconnect DOwer cord from wall
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outlet, remove all food and clean
and dry the interior.
Secure all loose items such as
grille, shelves, storage pans and ice
trays by taping them securely in
place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright
position only during actual moving
and in van, Refrigeratof musí be
secured in van to prevent movement.
Protect outside of refrigerator with
blanket.
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