GE 17 Refrigerator User Manual


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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside
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cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
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steel.
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 either bleach or ammonia because these
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Cleaning the Inside
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the fresh food and freezer compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
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or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
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After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This
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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.
Condenser
There is no need for routine
condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments.
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To clean the condenser, turn the temperature control dial to
OFF. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
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Moving the Refrigerator
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surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator
counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull
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it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may
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When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t
roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some
models).
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refrigerator.
Light Bulb Replacement
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Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
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the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the
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switch to the OFF position on the slide switch model and
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Preparing to Move
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taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during
moving.
Cleaning the condenser coils.
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