GE PSS26NGSAWW, PSS26MSTASS, PSS26MSRASS, PSS26LGSACC, PSS26LGSABB Owner’s Manual

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Safety Instructions ........... 2_
Operating Instructions
Automatic Icemaker ........... 12
Care and Cleaning .......... 14, 15
Crispers and Pans ............. 11
Ice and Water Dispenser ........ 13
Refrigerator Doors ............ 10
Replacing the Light Bulbs ....... 16
Shelves, Bins and Racks ........ 8, 9
Temperature Controls ........... 5
TurboCool TM . .................. 6
Water Filter ................... 7
Installing the Refrigerator .... 26-29
Moving the Refrigerator ..... 22-25
Preparing to Install
the Refrigerator ............... 21
Trim Kits and Panels ........ 17-20
Water Line Installation ...... 30-32
Models23,25, 26,27 and29
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Troubleshooting Tips ....... 33-36
Normal Operating Sounds ...... 33
Consumer Support
Consumer Support ..... Back Cover
Performance Data Sheet ........ 40
Product Registration ........ 37, 38
State of California Water
Treatment Device Certificate ..... 41
Warranty (Canadian) ........... 42
Warranty (U.S.) ............... 43
Write the model and serial
numbers here:
Model #
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English-only version
Serial #
Find these numbers Oll a label inside the r('frigeratol- conlt)artnlellt at tile
top on the right side.
200D2600P028 49-60297-E 09-03JR
IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
A WARNING!
Use this appliance only for itsintendedpurpose as described in this Owner's Manual
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basicsafely precautions should be followed,includingthe following:
I This refrigerator must be properly installed
and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used.
J Do not allow children to climb, stand or hang
on the shelves in the refrigerator. They cottid damage the refrigerator and seriously injure
themselves.
IDo not touch the cold surfaces in the freezer
compartment when hands are damp or wet. Skin may stick to these extremely cold surfaces.
Do not store or use ,gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
In refrigerators with automatic icemakers, avoid contact with the moving parts of the
ejector mechanism, or with the heating element located on the bottom of the icemaker.
Do not place fingers or hands on the automatic icemaking mechanism while the refrigerator
is plugged in.
U Keep fingers out of the "pinch point" areas;
clearances between the doors and between the doors and cabinet are necessarily small.
Be careful closing doors when children are in the area.
BUnplug the refrigerator before cleaning and
making repairs.
NOTE."WestronglyrecommendthatanyseMcingbe performedbya qualifiedindividual
Setting either or both controls to 0 (off)does not remove power to the light circuit.
S Do not refreeze frozen foods which have
thawed completely.
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DANGER!RISKOFCHILDENTRAPMENT
PROPERDISPOSALOFTHEREFRIGERATOR
Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past.Jtmked or abandoned refrigeiators are
sdU dangerous...even if they will sit for "justa few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator,
please follow the insWuctions below to help prevent accidents.
Before YouThrowAway YourOldRefrigerator or Freezer.
reTake off the doors.
Z Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
Refrigerants
All refrigeration productS contain refrigerants, which under federal law must be removed prior
to product disposal. If you are getting rid of an old refrigeration product, check with the
company handling the disposal about what
to do.
USEOFEXTENSIONCORDS
Because ofpotential safety hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use
of an extension cord.
However, if you must use all extension cord, it is absolutely necessary that it be a UL-fisted (in the United States) or a CSA-listed (in Canada), 3-wire grounding type appliance extension cord having a grounding
type plug and outlet and that the electrical radng of the cord be 15 amperes (mininmm) and 120 volts.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION. READALLINSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSING.
WARNING!
HOWTOCONNECTELECTRICITY
Do not, under any circumstances, cut orremove the third (ground)prong from thepower cord. Forpersonal safety, this appliance mustbeproperly grounded.
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a 3-prong (grounding) plug which mates with
a standard 3-prong (grounding) wall oudet to minimize the possib'tlity of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.
Have the wall outlet and circuit checked by a qualified electrician to make sure the oudet
is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
The refrigerator should always be plugged into its oval individual electrical outlet which has
a voltage rating that matches the radng plate.
This provides the best performance and also
prevents overloading house wiring circuits which could cause a fire hazard from overheated wires.
Never unplug your refrigerator by pulling on the power cord. Always grip plug firmly and pull
straight out from the outlet. Repair or replace immediately all power cords that
have become frayed or otherwise damaged. Do not use a cord that shows cracks or abrasion damage
along its length or at either end. When moving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be careful not to roll over or damage the power cord.
USEOFADAPTERPLUGS(Adapterplugs notpermittedin Canada)
Because of potential safe_/ hazards under certain conditions, we strongly recommend against the use of an adapter plug.
However, if you must use an adapter, where local codes peiwnit, a temporary connection may be made
to a properly grounded 2-prong wall oudet by use of a UL-listed adapter available at most local
hard_ore stores.
The larger slot in the adapter must be aligned with the larger slot in the wall outlet to provide proper
polarity in the connection of the power cord.
When disconnecting the power cord from the
adapter, always hold the adapter in place with one hand while pulling the power cord plug with the
other hand. If this is not done, die adapter ground temtinal is very likely to break _th repeated use.
If the adapter ground terminal breaks, DONOT
USEthe refrigerator/mtii a proper ground has
been established.
Attachingthe adaptergroundterminaltoa waftoutlet
coverscrewdoesnotgroundtheapplianceunlessthe coverscrewis metal, andnotinsulated,andthe wall
outletisgroundedthroughthehousewiring. Youshould havethecircuitcheckedby a qualifiedelectricianto
makesurethe outlet isproperlygrounded.
READANDFOLLOWTHISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY. SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
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Aboutthetemperaturecontrols, vvvvw.GEAppliance com
The temperature controlsare preset in the factory at 5 for both the refrigerator and freezer compartments. Allow24 hours for the temperature to stabilize to the preset recommended settings.
Severe/adjustments may be required. Each time you adjust
controls,allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to reach the setting
you have selected. Setting either or both controls to 0 stops cooling in both the freezer
and refrigerator compartments, but does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Controlsettings will vary based on personal preferences, usage and operating conditions andmay require more than one adjustment.
NOTE:The refrigerator is shipped with protective film covering the
temperature controls. If this film was not removed during installation,
remove it now.
PerformanceAir FlowSystem
The Performance Air Flow System is designed to maximize temperature control in the refrigerator and freezer comparunents. This unique special feature consists of the Air Tower along the back wall of the
refrigerator and the Air Tunnel on the bottom portion oftbe freezer rear wall. Placing food in front of the louvers on these components will not affect perfoimance. Although the Air Tower and the Air Tunnel can
be removed, doing so will affect temperature performance. (For removal instructions, on-line, 24 hours a day, contact tts at GEAppliances.com or call 800.GE.CARES. In Canada, contact us at wvn_'.geappliances.ca
or call 1.800.361.3400.)
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AboutTurboCoolTM.
Howit Works
TurboCoolrapid]ycools the refrigerator
comparunent in order to more quickly cool foods. Use Tu_oCoolwhen adding a
large amount of food to the refrigerator compamnent, putting away foods after they
have been sitting out at room temperature or when putting away warm leftovers. It can
also be used if the refrigerator has been without power for an extended period.
Once activated, the compressor will turn on immediately and the fans will cycle on and
offat high speed as needed for eight hours. The compressor will continue to run until
the refrigerator compartment cools to approximately 34°F (1°C), then it will cycle
on and offto maintain this setting. After 8 hours, or if TuFooCoo!is pressed again, the
refrigerator compartment will return to the original setting.
How to Use
Press TurboCool.The TurboCool indicator light will come on; however,
the refrigerator temperature display will still show the current setting.
After TudaoCool is complete, the Tu_oCool indicator light will go out.
NOTES: The refrigerator temperature
cannot be changed during
TurboCool.
The freezer temperature is not affected during TutboCooL
When opening the refrigerator door during TurboCool,the fans
will continue to run if diey have cycled on.
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About the water filter.(onsomemodels) wvv_.GEAppliances_com
On some models
Water Filter Cartridge O Run water from the dispenser for
3 minutes (about one and a half gallons) to clear the system and prevent sputtering.
O Press mad hold the RESETWATERRLTER
pad on the dispenser for 3 seconds.
NOTE:A newly-installed water filter cartridge may cause watertospurtfrom
the dispenser.
Filter Bypass Plug
You must use the filter bypass plug when a replacement filter carwidge is not
available. The dispenser and the icemaker
will not operate without the filter or filter
bypassplug.
ReplacementFdtem: Toorderadditionalfiltercartridges
intheUnitedStates,visitour Website, www.GEAppliances.com,orcall GEParts
andAccessories,800.626_02.
GWF Suggested Retail $34.95 USD
Customers in Canada should consult the yellow pages for the nearest Camco
Service Center.
Place the top ofthe cartridgeup inside the cartridgeholderand
slowly turn it to the right
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The water filter cartridge is located in the back upper right corner of the refrigerator
compartment.
When to Replace the Filter
There is a replacement indicator fight for the water filter cartridge on the dispenser.
This fight will turn orange to tell you that
you need to replace the filter soon.
The filter cartridge should be replaced when the replacement indicator fight turns
red or if the flow of water to the dispenser or icemaker decreases.
Installing the Filter Cartridge
If you are replacing die cartridge, first remove the old one by slowly turning
it to the left. Donotpull down on the cartridge. A small amount of water may drip down.
_Fill the replacement cartridge with
water from the tap to allow for better flow from the dispenser immediately
after installation.
Lining up the arrow on the cartridge mad the cartridge bolder, place the
top of the new cartridge up inside the holder. Do not push it up into
the holder.
Slowly turn it to the right tmtil the filter cartridge stops. DONOTOVERTIGHTEN.
As you turn the cartridge, it will automatically raise itself into position.
Cartridge will rotate about 1/4 turn.
Abouttheshelves,binsandracks.
Not all features are on all models.
LargeBins
The larger refrigerator door bins and freezer tih-out door bins are adjustable.
s_ t Refrigerator Door Bins and Freezer Door 7fit-Out Bins
Toromm_:IAft the front of the bin straight
Thesnuggerhelps prevent tipping, spilling
or sliding of small items stored on the door shelf. Place a finger on either side of the
snugger near the rear and move it back and forth to fit your needs.
up, then lift up and out.
Refrigeratorbin
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Toreplaceorrelocate:Engage the back side
of the bin in the molded supports of the door. Then push down on the front of the
bin. Bin will lock in place.
SmallBins
Toremo_:IMt the front of the bin straight
up then out.
Toreplace:Position the bin above the
Freezer tilt-out bin
rectangular molded supports on the door. Then slide the bin down onto the support
to lock it in place.
Door Wine/Beverage Rack (onsomemodels)
This rack holds up to 5 cans, one bottle of wine or one 2-fiter bottle of soda.
The rack hangs from the sides of the dairy bin.
Toremove:
0 Empty the wine/beverage rack. 0 Holding the bottom of the dairy bin,
lift:the front straight up, then lift up
and out.
Toreplace:
A Reattach the rack to the sides
of the bin.
Engage the back side of the bin in
the molded supports on the door. Then push down on the front of the bin. The bin will lock into place.
Do_?_ CAUTION:Be
itemsin _e topbin. Makesurethat
itemsdonotblock
orfallintotheice chute.
To detach the rack from the dairy bin,
pull the rack's side wires out of the
holes on each side of the dairy bin.
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Presstab and pull shelf forwardto remove
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Slide-Out Spillproof Sheff
The slide-out spillproof shelf allows you
to reach items stored behind others. The
special edges are designed to help prevent spills from dripping to lower shelves.
Toremove:
Slide the shelf out until it reaches the stop, then press down on the tab and slide the
shelf straight out.
Toreplace or relocate:
Line the sheffup with the supports and slide it into place. The sheffcan be
reposidoned when the door is at 90° or more. To reposition the shelf, slide the shelf
past the stops and angle downward. Slide shelf down to the desired position, line up with the supports and slide into place.
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesaftthewayback in beforeyouclosethe door.
OuickSpace" Shelf
This shelf splits in half and slides under itself for storage of tall items on the shelf
below. This shelf can be removed and replaced
or relocated just like Slide-Out Spillproof Shelves.
Freezer Baskets
To remove, slide out to the stop position,
lift the front past the stop position, mad slide out.
On some models, die fiiU extension basket can be removed by pushing the basket all
Slide-Out Freezer Shelves
Toremove, slide out to the stop position,
lift the front past the stop position, and
slide out.
On some models, this shelf can not be used in the lowest position.
the way to the back of die freezer. Lift up undl the back pins are disengaged. Lift the
entire basket up mad pull out.
Makesureyoupushthebasketsall the wayback in beforeyouclosethedoor
Makesureyoupushtheshelvesal! thewayback in beforeyouclosethedoo_
Fixed Freezer Shelves
Toremove, lilt the shelf u l) at the lelt si(le
and then hnng the shelf out.
NOTEFORDISPENSER MODELS:In order
to take tidl advantage of the tilt-out ice bin, only store items on the shelf below die ice
bin that are no taller than the lowest point on the bin.
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About the refrigeratordoors.
Refrigerator Doors
The refrigerator doors may feel different
than the ones you are used to. The special
door opening/closing feature makes sure
the doors close all the way and are securely
sealed. When opening and closing the door you
will notice a Mopposifion. ffthe door is
opened past this stop point, the door will remain open to allow you to load and
unload food more easily. When the door is only partially open, it will automatically
close.
When the door is only partia//yopen,
it will automatically close.
BeyondUfisstop the door will stay open.
DoorAlignment
The resistance you feel at the stop position will be reduced as the door
is loaded with food.
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{1_ ] 7/16"SocketWrench[
reem_Venthef_ch_eegaati(_L'_I_-_ 1o11_1 I
griFleand then pull
the grillestraight!_. I @ Raise
If doors are uneven, adjust the refrigerator door.
O Using a 7/16" socket wrench, turn the
door adjusting screw to the right to raise the door, to the left to lower it.
(A nylon plug, imbedded in the
threads of the pin, prevents the pin from turning unless a wrench is used.)
After one or two turns of the wrench,
open and close the refrigerator door mad check the alignment at the top of
the doors.
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Aboutthe crispersandpans. ,, GUcplia,,,emo
Not all features are on all models.
Fruit and Vegetable Crispers
Excess water that may accumulate in the bottom of the drawers should be wiped dry.
Onsomemodels,the bottom drawer has full extension slides that allow full access to the drawer.
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Adjustable Humidity Crispers
Slide file control all the way to the
Hlsetting to provide high humidity
recommended for most vegetables.
Convertible Meat Pan
The convertible meat pan has its own
cold air duct to allow a stream of cold air
from the freezer compartment to flow to
the pan.
Thevariabletemperaturecontrolregulates
the airflow from the Climate Keeper.
Aboutcrisperremoval.
Not all features are on all models.
CrisperRemoval
The top crispers can easily be renmved by pulling the drawer straight out and lifting
the drawer up and over the stop location.
If the door prevents you from taking out the drawers, first try to remove the door
bins. If this does not offer enough clearance, the reti-igerator will need to
be rolled forward until the door opens enough to slide the drawers ont. In some
cases, when you roll the refrigerator out, vou will need to move the refrigerator
[o Om left or fight as you roll it out.
Toremove the bottom crisper.
Slide the control all the way to the LOsetting to provide lower humidity
levels recommended for most fruits.
Set the control to the coldostsetting to store fresh meats.
Set the control to coldto convert the pan to normal refrigerator temperature and
provide extra vegetable storage space. The
cold air duct is turned off. Variable settings
between these extremes can be selected.
Toreplacethebottomcrisper.
Place the back of the drawer in the
wire holder, making sure the wire holder fits into the grooves on the back
of the pan.
_._ Lower the front of the drawer into the
wire holder.
Pull the bottom of the wire holder fm_vard until the wire pops into the
groove located on the bottom of the
drawel;
Pull the drawer out to tim stop position.
Lift the from of the drawer up and out of the wire holden
Liftthe back of the drawer up and ont. Popwireintogrcove
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Aboutthe automatic icemaker.
A newly installed refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice.
On dispenser models, to Automatic Icemaker access ice or reach the
power switch:
The icemaker will produce seven cubes per cycle---approximately 100-130 cubes
in a 24-hour period, depending on freezer compartment temperature, room
temperature, number of door openings
and other use conditions.
ff the refrigerator is operated before the
water connection is made to the icemaker, set the power switch in the 0 (ofOposifion.
When the refrigerator has been connected
to the water supply, set the power switch to
o Uftthe bin,thenpullit
foowarduntilthebinstops.
the I (on) position.
The icemaker will fill with water when it cools to 15°F (-10oc). A newly installed
refrigerator may take 12 to 24 hours to begin making ice cubes.
You will hear a buzzing sound each time
the icemaker fills with water.
Throw away the first few batches of ice to allow the water line to clear.
Be sure nothing interferes with the sweep
o Lowerthebin toaccessice
or reachthepower switch.
NOTE:In ordertotakefull advantage
ofthetilt-outicebin,onlystoreitems ontheshelfbelowtheice binthat
arenotallerthanthelowestpoint onthebin.
of the feeler arm.
When the bin fills to the level of the feeler
arm, the icemaker will stop producing ice. It is normal for sevelat cubes to be
joined together.
ffice is not used frequently, old ice cubes
win become cloudy, taste stale and shrink.
Specialnotesaboutdispensermodel_
!11Dispenser models have a tilt-out ice bin.
The bin can be tilted out as shown in
the illustrations, and it will hold itself
up while you take ice out or turn the icemaker power switch on and off.
Be sure to put the bin back in place before dosing the door.
m To restore your ice level from an empty
bucket stage, the following steps are recommended:
12 hours after the first batch of ice
has fallen into the bin, dispense
3 to 4 cubes.
After an additional 6 hours, dispense 3 to 4 cubes again.
These steps will restore your ice level in the shortest amount of time.
NOTE:Inhomeswithlower-than-averagewater pressure,youmayheartheicemakercyclemultiple
tines whenmakingonebatchofice
_ Liftthebin,thenpull it
forwarduntilthebinStops.
_ Liftandpullforwardagain
to removethebin.
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Removing Ice Bin (dispenser models) CAUTION:Theice bin is heavywhen full
Set the power switch to the 0 (off) position before removing the bin.
When replacing the bin, be sure to press it
firmly into place, flit does not go all the
way back, remove it and rotate the thive
mechanism 1/4 turn. Then push the bin back ag'ain.
Mechanism f
Dispenser Models only
Aboutthe ice and water dispenser.(onsomemodels) www.GEAppliance._com
On some models
ToUse the Dispenser
SpillShelf
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Select CUBEDICE _, CRUSHEDICE
or WATER_.
Press the glass gendy against the top of the
dispenser cradle. The spill shelf is not self-draining. To
reduce water spotting, the shelf and its grille should be cleaned regularly.
Ifno waterisdispensedwhentherefrigeratoris firstinstalled,theremaybe air in the waterfine
system.Pressthedispenserarmforat leasttwo minutesto removetrappedair fromthewater
lineandtofill thewatersystem.Toflushout tmpuritiesin thewaterline,throwaway thefirst
sixglassfulsofwate_ CAUTION:Neverput fingersor anyother
objectsinto theicecrusherdischargeopening.
Lockingthe Dispenser
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LOCKCONTROL
HOLD$$ECS
Press the LOCK COlin'geL pad for 3 seconds to Door Alarm lock the dispenser and control panel. To
unlock, press and
hold the pad again {_0)))for 3 seconds.
Dispenser LigM
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QuickIce
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DOORALARM
This pad turns the night ligMin the dispenser on
and off. The light also comes on when the
dispenser cradle is pressed. If this light
burns out, it should be
replaced with a 6 watt 12 V maximtun bulb.
When you need ice in a hurry, press this
pad to speed up ice production. This will
increase ice producuon for the following
48 hours or undl you press the pad again.
To set the alarm, press this pad tmtil the
indicator light comes on. This alarm will
sound if either door is open for more than
3 minutes. The light goes out and the
beeping stops when
you close the door.
Important Facts About Your Dispenser
_Do not add ice from trays or bags to
the storage drawer. It may not crush or dispense well.
_Avoid overfilling glass with ice and use
of narrow glaxses. Backed-up ice can jam the chute or cause the door in the chute
to freeze shuL If ice is blocking the
chute, poke it through with a wooden
spoon.
Beverages and foods should not be quick-chilk,d in die ice storage dr'awel:
Cans, bottles or ti)od packages in the storage drawer may cause tile icemaker
or auger tojanL
To keep dispensed ice from nfissing
the glass, put the glass close to, but not
touching, the dispenser opening.
Some crushed ice may be dispensed even though you selected CUBEDICE.This
happens occasionally when a few cubes
accidentally get directed to the cmshm:
After crashed ice is dispensed, some water may drip from the chute.
Somefinms a small inound of snow will form on the door in die ice chute. This
condition is normal and usually occurs when you have dispensed cntshed ire repeatedly. "lqm snow will eventnallv
e\ ,qpoi_tte.
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Careand cleaning of therefrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenserdriparea,(on some models)
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry.Water left in this area may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
Dispenser drip area.
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear or become loose enough to rinse away.
Thedispensercradle(on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by pressing and holding the LOCKCONTROL
pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water and baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
The doorhandles and aim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic._'
Stainless SteelMagic is available at Ace, True
Value, Servistar, HWI and other leading
stores. It is also available through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part
number WXIOXI5.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.
Keeptheoutsideclean.Wipe with a clean cloth tightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a dean, soft cloth.
Donot wipetherefrigeratorwitha soileddish cloth or wet towel Thesemayleavearesidue
thatcanerodethepaint. Oonot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelppreventodors,leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution- about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both deans
mad neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Useofanycleaningsolutionotherthan that whichis recommended,especiallythosethat
containpntToleumdistillates,cancrackor damagetheinterioroftherefrigerator.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelveswith hot water becausetheextremetemperaturedifference maycausethemtobreak,Handleglassshelves
carefully Bumpingtemperedglasscancause it to shatter
Donot washanyplasticrefrigeratorpartsin
thedishwasher
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