How to Clean the Water Dispenser on a GE Profile Performance Refrigerator

How to Clean the Water Dispenser on a GE Profile Performance Refrigerator
Written By
David Clair
David Clair
Published: May 21, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read
  1. Remove the dispenser spill shelf by lifting it out of the spill shelf compartment.

  2. Fill a large bowl or pot with undiluted vinegar.

  3. Place the dispenser spill shelf into the bowl of vinegar. Allow it to soak for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove the dispenser spill shelf from the vinegar. Wipe away all deposits with a paper towel or cloth.

  5. Wipe the area behind the glass cradle with a paper towel and either a mixture of vinegar and water or mild dish soap and water. Dry the area completely with a dry paper towel or cloth to prevent ice buildup.

  6. Peel the soft touch dispenser pad off the back of the dispenser area by grasping one of the top corners of the pad and pulling down.

  7. Wash the dispenser pad in the sink with warm water and mild dish soap.

  8. Rinse the dispenser pad thoroughly in clean water.

  9. Dry the dispenser pad with a paper towel or cloth.

Tips

Wipe up and dry any water spills on the dispenser spill shelf to prevent water deposits from forming.

Warnings

Open the freezer door while removing the dispenser pad so the dispenser will not be activated.

Photo Credits

Washing up V image by Sophia Winters from Fotolia.com

David Clair

David Clair began writing for websites in 2001, creating online marketing content for business owners. He has written for Internet companies including eBay and creates training materials for an online education company. Clair is studying…

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