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Care and Cleaning
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Cleaning
outside
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a
soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles
or trim.
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 by calling
1-800-626-2000. 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 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 warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking
soda to a quart (1 l) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. 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
To clean the condenser fins:
First turn off the power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box. Wait about 30 minutes for the
condenser area to cool. Then remove the
decorative panel by lifting up and toward you.
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint
on the condenser fins. Use a vacuum hose to
remove soil.
After cleaning: Reconnect power at the fuse box
or circuit breaker.
Replace the decorative panel.
Decorative Panel