Preparing For Vacation; Preparing To Move - GE 2 Cubic Foot Series Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Careand cleaningof the refrigerator.
Defrosting
Defrost wheneverfrost on the wall of the ice tray compartmentbecomes
1/4" thick. Never use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as
it may damage the cooling coils, (A puncturedcooling coil will cause
seriousproblemsand void the warrant] Werecommendustng a plastic scraper.
Do not use any electrical device in defrosting yourrefrigerator
Todefrus_
:L.:- Remove foods and ice trays fi-om the ice tray compm'tment.
;-:i:Set the temperature con_ol dial at OFFposition.
On models without a drip way, place a pm_ beneath the ice tray
compartment to collect _ater.
Defrosting usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster, keep the
door open. Also, pouring warm (not hot) u_ter on the frosted part
may speed defrosting. Do net use boiling water---qt may damage
plastic parts.
,alter defrosting:
_;_Empty water from the drip tray or from the pan placed beneath
the ice tray comparunent, Wash the tray or pan with warm water,
L_Wipe the ice tray compartment with a damp cloth.
_,i:Turn the temperature conu-ol to the desired setting and
return food and ice trays to the refrigerator.
NOTE: ff ice buildup is very thick,it may keep the ice traycom_rtment door
from openingor closing completely Don't try to force it open," a fter defrosting,
the door will open and closeeasily.
Preparing for Vacation
For Iong vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the
refrigerator. Move the control to the OFFposition, and clean the
interior with a baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 inl) of
baking soda to one quart (l liter) of water. Leave the door open.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and ice trays by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Besure the refrigerator staysin an uprightposition during moving.