GE 162D9616P001, Use And Care Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning—Outside
Refreshment Center Compartment door—outside. It’s important
that you use only window cleaner without ammonia or a damp cloth
to clean the glass and trim. Avoid using wax on the Refreshment
Center door.
The ice and water dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar. You
can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener and water, or
5 ml (1 teaspoon) of citric acid powder per 500 ml (1 pint) of hot tap
water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to
rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate. Avoid using
wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The dispenser pad can be cleaned by using a warm water and baking
soda solution—about 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of baking soda to one liter
(1 quart) of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
The soft door handles are easy to keep clean if they are waxed every
few months. Use a household wax to coat the handles. Soil will then
easily wash off with a dish detergent and water or a non-abrasive
all-purpose cleaner.
The long door handles and trim (on models with trim kit) 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 and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing 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.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator
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 refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Cleaning—Inside
Refreshment Center Compartment door—inside. Wipe up spills
right away. Use 15 ml (1 tablespoon) of baking soda in one liter
(1 quart) of water to clean the inside door surface, Refreshment Center
bin and inside access door. Rinse, wipe dry.
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. 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 15 ml (1 tablespoon)
of baking soda to one liter (1 quart) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—
including door gaskets, door magnets, meat
and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and
all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same
way. After cleaning 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. Do not use cleansing powders or
other abrasive cleaners.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to break.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the
rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the box every 3
months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors.
Quick-Serve TM dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water.
You can remove stains by soaking them in a bleach and water solution
using one part chlorine bleach to three parts water. (Stubborn stains
may require soaking.) Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on
soil. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in
your automatic dishwasher.
Door magnets
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