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Cleaning
outside
The dispenser spill shelf
and the area beneath it
should be cleaned
periodically with a mild
liquid dish detergent.
Dispenser cradle—
Before cleaning, lock the
dispenser by touching
CONTROL LOCK
for
3 seconds to prevent activating the dispenser.
Clean with warm water and a mild liquid
dish detergent. Rinse thoroughly and
wipe dry. Unlock the dispenser by touching
CONTROL LOCK
for 3 seconds.
Do not use chemical cleaners to clean the
dispenser or any part of the dispenser.
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 damage the finish. Do not
use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach
or cleaners containing bleach because these
products can scratch and damage the finish.
Stainless steel—
Regularly clean and polish
the Stainless Steel Door Panels and Handles
(on some models) with a commercially
available stainless steel cleaner such as
Stainless
Steel Magic™
to preserve and protect the fine
finish.
Stainless Steel Magic
and the Monogram
polishing cloth are available through GE Parts
and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or ge.com.
For
Stainless Steel Magic
, order part number
WX10X15. For Monogram polishing cloth,
order part number WX72X10001.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Care and Cleaning
Built-In Refrigerators
Cleaning
inside
Turn off power at the circuit breaker or
fuse box 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.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
Do not wash the aluminum Climate Control
tray in the dishwasher. The aluminum will
discolor in the dishwasher.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefully. Rough handling of tempered glass
can cause it to shatter.
