Care and Cleating
The water and ice 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 in undiluted vinegar.
You can also use a paste of
precipitating water softener (such
as
brand) and water, or one
teaspoon of citric acid powder per
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 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 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 damage 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
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then at
twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.
is
available from GE Appliance Parts
Marts.
Cleaning-Inside
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 a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the
including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin
and all plastic parts-can
cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
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 three
months. An open box of baking
soda in the freezer will absorb
freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly
cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of
baking
teaspoon and
two cups of hot (not boiling)
water—through the drain line with
the help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line.
If drain becomes
clogged, use a
meat baster and
water solution to
force the clog
through the
drain line.
Behind Refrigerator
Care
should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight
in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in
damage to your floor covering
or refrigerator.
Condenser
For most efficient operation,
remove the base grille (see the
Installation Requirements section)
and either sweep away or vacuum
up dust that is readily accessible.
For best results, use a brush
specially designed for this purpose.
It is available at most appliance
parts stores. This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least
once a year.
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