GE 25 Use And Care Guide

Cleaning—Outside
The ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately
to prevent spotting, if excessive spills
occur. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that
you
can remove by soaking them with undiluted
vinegar.
YOL1 can 21s0 use a mixture of one teaspoon
of a non-precipitating water softener (such as Cal.gon
brand) and water, or one teaspoon of’ citric acid
powder per pint
of hot tap water. Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes
loose enough to rinse
away. Usually
30 minutes of soaking time is adequate.
Avoid using wax on the
spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
a
cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent
find water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don ‘t wax 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
dishwashin,g cloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can damage 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 on the outside of
the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint
finish. With proper care, it
wiil 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. Wl197X02 16)
is available from GE Service and Parts stores.
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Cleaning—Inside
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
Clean the inside of” the f’resh food and freezer
gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin
and all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way.
compartments at
least once a year. UnplLlg refrigerator
After cleaning door gaskets.
apply a thin layer of
before cleaning. If this is nol practical. wring excess
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
switches.
1 ights or controls.
out of shape. Do not use cleansing powders or other
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Apply an appliance max/polish to the inside surface
abrasive cleaners.
between the doors.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
Use warm water and baking
stx.ia solution--about a
soda in the rear of the refrigerator. orJ the top shelf.
tablespoon
of baAing soda to a quart of water. This
Change the box every three months. An open box of
both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.
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with water and wipe dry.
Do not wash any of your refrigerator’s plastic
parts in your automatic dishwasher.
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Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving yOUI- refrigerator away
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position
from the wall. All types of floor coverings can be
by pushing it straight in.
Moving yoLlr refrigerator in a
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
side direction may result in
damage to your floor
with embossed surfaces.
covering or refrigerator. Refer to the Roller section.
Condenser
For most efficient operation. you need to keep the
condenser
clean. TUI-ll temperature control to OFF.
Remove
the base ,gri]]e. Sweep away or \facL~Llm dust
that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn
he control back on.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for
this purpose, such as Cat. No. WX 14X51, available at
GE Service and
Parts stores. Thi\ easy cleaning
Condenser
operation should be done at least once a year.
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GE 25 Specifications

General

Type	Top Freezer Refrigerator
Brand	GE
Energy Star Certified	Yes
Door Swing	Reversible
Defrost Type	Frost Free