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Care and Cleaning
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Cleaning
outside
The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet 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 panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner
such as Stainless Steel Magic.™
Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, True
Value, Servistar, HWI and other leading stores.
It is also available through GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002. Order part number
WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Cleaning
inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the refrigerator 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 warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator–including
door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts–can be
cleaned the same way. After cleaning the door
gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to
the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps
keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it
to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleanings in normal home operating
environments. However, in environments that
may be particularly dusty or greasy, the
condenser should be cleaned annually
for efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean the condenser:
1 Turn off the power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box. Wait about 30 minutes for the
condenser area to cool.
2 Raise the grille panel at the top of the
refrigerator.
3 Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint
on the condenser fins. Use a vacuum hose to
remove soil.
4 Lower the grille panel.
5 Reconnect power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker.
Clean the condenser periodically with a brush.
Condenser Coils