GE Monogram Refrigerator

Care and Cleaning
Built-In Refrigerators
Cleaning the
condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleanings in normal home operating
environments. However, in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy,
the condenser should be cleaned (at least
annually) for efficient refiigerator operation.
To clean the condenser:
WARNING:
The condenser fins have sharp edges. Wear
a long-sleeved shirt and gloves to safely clean
the condenser.
1. Turn off tim power at tim circuit breaker
or fllse box. Wait about 30 minutes for
the condenser area to cool.
2. Raise tim grille panel at tim top of tim
refligerator to reach the condenseL
The condenser fins have sharp edges.
Wear a long-sleeved shirt and gloves
to safely clean the condenser.
The condenser is located at tim very back
of tim machine compartment on tim right
behind the compressoL The condenser
fins are not visible flom tim flont.
Condenser location
3. To clean tim condensm; reach back
through tim middle section of tim machine
compartment to tim right with a soft bristle
brush and loosen dust and lint on the
condenser fins.
4. Use a vacuum hose to remove soil.
Preparing"
for vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and shut off power to the refligerator at the
filse box or circuit breaker. Clean the interior
(see Cleaning InsidO. I,eave doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods
and leave controls at regular settings. However;
if the room temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F (16°(;), follow the same instructions
as for long vacations.
Set the icemaker power switch to the 0 (off)
position and be sure to strut off the water
supply to tim refligeratoL
Preparing"
to move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves
and drawers by roping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
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