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Care and Cleaning
Icemaker
Caring
for your
icemaker
The icemaker MUST be regularly inspected
and cleaned to keep it operating at peak
efficiency. Every time the icemaker is turned
off, you MUST clean the icemaker system with
Nickel Safe Ice Machine Cleaner. Nickel Safe
Ice Machine Cleaner by Nu Calgon is available
at appliance repair shops, or through GE Parts
and Accessories. Order part number
WX08X42870. In the U.S.A., call 800.626.2002
or visit ge.com. In Canada, call 1.888.880.3030.
IMPORTANT: Do not follow the cleaning
directions that are printed on the cleaner
bottle. Do not use the suggested amounts, but
use the entire bottle to clean the unit. See
Care and Cleaning—Icemaker system section.
Both the ice making system and the air cooled
condenser need to be cleaned regularly. The
minerals rejected from the circulating water
during the freezing cycle will eventually form
a hard scaly deposit in the water system which
prevents a rapid release of the ice from the
freezing plate.
Clean the ice and water system periodically
to remove mineral scale buildup. Frequency
of cleaning depends on water hardness.
With hard water (15 to 20 grains/gal. [4 to 5
grains/liter]), cleaning may be required as
frequently as every 6 months.
Unplug the icemaker before cleaning.
Exterior
surfaces
Door handles and trim—Clean with a cloth
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth. Do not
wipe the icemaker with a soiled dish cloth or
wet towel. These may leave a residue that can
damage the finish. Do not use scouring pads,
powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products
can scratch and damage the finish.
Stainless steel—Regularly clean and polish the
stainless steel door panels and handles (on
some models) with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel
Magic
™
to preserve and protect the fine finish.
Stainless Steel Magic is available through
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,
or ge.com. Order part number WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.