How to Troubleshoot an Odor in a GE Profile Arctica
The GE Profile Arctica is a brand of side-by-side refrigerator. The appliance does not contain any mechanical parts that can produce an odor, according to General Electric's support website; so if there is a foul smell inside the refrigerator, it is likely spoiled food. The plastic smell associated with a new refrigerator will dissipate over time. By checking systematically through the stored items on your shelves and within the Profile Arctica's compartments, you can isolate and eliminate the odor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Open the refrigerator and freezer doors one at a time to inspect the contents of both compartments.
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Throw out all spoiled food.
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Unscrew the caps on condiments and remove the covers on resealable food containers to check for spoilage.
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Remove all remaining fresh food and place it in a cooler. The Profile Arctica should now be empty.
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Pour an 8 oz. box of baking soda into a bucket of warm water and stir it up.
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Scrub the interior liner of the GE refrigerator, as well as the crispers, door shelves and main shelves, with a sponge dipped in the baking soda solution. Rinse the sponge in clean water and wipe down the interior.
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Replace the fresh food in your refrigerator.
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Remove the top on a second box of baking soda and place it on a shelf near the back of the Profile Arctica. Replace with a fresh box every six months or as needed to absorb odors. For example, if you store a lot of fresh fish in the refrigerator, you may want to change out the baking soda more frequently.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not clean the interior of the Profile Arctica with bleach or ammonia, which can crack the refrigerator liner according to GE.
