Care And Cleaning - GE 16 Serie Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

Care And Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside
Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
Appliances parts store for approved stainless steel
cleaners: GEAppliancesparts.com or call 877.959.8688
Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda
practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of
wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
CAUTION
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
parts in the dishwasher.
Moving the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from
the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the
refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support
the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and
return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the
refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to
the floor covering or refrigerator.
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DO USE DO NOT USE
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges, scouring or steel
wool pads
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't
roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on
some models).
After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs
clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator.
Replacing the Lights
compartment.
States or 1.800.561.3344 in Canada.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug
the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the
OFF position, and clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
Move the switch to the OFF position on the power switch
model, and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on
some models) to prevent serious property damage due
to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and
drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent
damage. To prevent the doors from opening while
moving, secure them to the case with tape. Be sure the
refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
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