GE GVS04, Owner'S Manual And Installation

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Care and cleaning. 

IMPORTANT: Unplug the wine center/

beverage and wine center before cleaning.
Keep the outside clean. The cabinet can be 

washed with mild soap and water. Clean with 

a damp cloth. Never use abrasive scouring 

powders. 
Use a glass cleaner or mild soap and water 

and a soft cloth to clean the glass door. Do 

not use any abrasive powders.
Do not wipe the appliance with a soiled 

dishcloth or towel. These may leave a residue 

that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring 

pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners 

containing bleach because these products can 

scratch and weaken the paint finish.

The stainless steel door frame and door 

handles (GWS04 models) can be cleaned with a 

commercially available stainless steel cleaner. 

Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers 

Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove surface rust, 

tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid 

cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction 

of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. 

Do not use appliance wax or polish on the 

stainless steel.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the 

outside of the wine center/beverage and wine 

center is a high-quality, baked-on paint finish. 

With proper care, it will stay new-looking and 

rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/

appliance wax when the wine chiller is new, 

and then at least twice a year.

Cleaning the Outside

IMPORTANT: Unplug the  wine center/

beverage and wine center before cleaning. 
To clean the inner liner and racks, use a 

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one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a 

quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and 

neutralizes odors. Clean with a damp cloth.
The vinyl door gasket may be cleaned with 

mild soap and water or a baking soda 

solution.

Do not use detergents, scouring powders, 

spray cleaners or other harsh chemicals to 

clean the interior.
For GVS04 Models: To avoid water stains 

on the wood shelves, clean up and dry any 

liquid spills immediately.
Wipe the control panel with a damp cloth. Dry 

thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large 

amounts of soap and water, abrasives or 

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it. Some paper towels can also scratch the 

control panel.

Cleaning the Inside

Automatic Defrosting
The model uses the compressor on/off cycling  

to defrost automatically (compressor stop, 

temperature rises).
Never use a heater of any kind, scraper or 

sharp instrument to remove frost as it may 

damage the wine center/beverage and wine 

center.
NOTE: The drain pan above the compressor 

may be full following defrost. Check to make 

sure no water spills when moving the unit.

Defrosting