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CARE AND
CLEANING
Care And Cleaning
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors
, leave an open box of baking
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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
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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
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wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator
—including door
gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, 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
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abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
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with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
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dishwasher.
Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim
DO USE
DO NOT USE
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges, scouring or steel
wool pads
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
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Appliances parts store for approved stainless steel
cleaners:
geapplianceparts.com
or call 877.959.8688
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Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
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NOTE: DO NOT
allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
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sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
Cleaning the Outside
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