GE Refrigerator Refrigerator User Manual


 
Careand cleaning of the refrigerator.
O[spensef drip are8,
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (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
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing and holding the LOCK CONTROL
pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm
w-ater 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 door handles and trim. 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 widl a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner such as Stainless SteelMaq& '"
Stainle.s:_SteelMagic is available at Ace, True
Value, Servistal; FlWl and other leading
stores. It is also available through GE Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part
number WX10X15.
Do not use appliance vmx or polish on the
stainless steel.
Keep the outside clean.Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a dean, soft cloth.
Donot wipe therefrigeratorwith a soileddish
clothor wet towel. Thesemayleavea residue
thatcan erodethepaint. Donot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchandweakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
TOhelp prevent odors,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 rearm ,a-ater and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of warm: This both cleans
and neun'alizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Useof anycleaningsolutionotherthan that
which is recommended,especiallythosethat
containpetroleumdistillates,can crackor
damagetheinteriorof therefrigerator.
Avoidcleaningcold glass shelveswith hot water
becausethe extremetemperaturedifference
maycausethemto break.Handleglassshelves
carefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscancause
it to shatter.
Donot washanyplastic refrigeratorparts in
the dishwashe_
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