Care and Cleaning
-leaning—Outside
The water and ice dispenser
spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately
prevent spotting.
Water left on the
may leave
deposits
you
remove by
soaking with undiluted vinegar.
You can also
paste
precipitating water softener (such
brand) and water, or one
teaspoon
powder per
pint
hot tap water. Soak until
the deposit disappears or becomes
loose enough to rinse away.
Usually
minutes soaking time
is adequate. Avoid using wax on
the spill
and trim.
The door handles and trim can
be cleaned with a cloth dampened
with a solution mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water.
Dry with soft cloth. Don’t use
wax on the door handles and trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
cloth lightly dampened
kitchen appliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with
soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
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
high quality. baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then least twice year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR92X0216) 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 tablespoon
baking soda to quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry.
Other parts
the
including door gaskets, meat
vegetable drawers, ice storage
bin and all plastic parts—can be
cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave
open box of baking soda in the rear
the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three
months. An open box of baking
soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly
clean
remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of
baking soda—one teaspoon and
two cups hot (not boiling)
water—through the drain 1 ine with
the help meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce
likelihood
a clogged drain line.
If drain becomes
clogged, use
meat baster and
water solution to
force the clog
through the drain
line.
Behind Refrigerator
be taken in moving
your refrigerator
from the
wall.
types
coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
the
refrigerator straight out and
return it
to
position by pushing it straight in.
your refrigerator in a
direction
may
result in
to
your
or refrigerator.
Condenser
The condenser is located
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, remove
and either sweep away or vacuum
dust that is
accessible.
For best results. use brush
specially designed
this purpose.
It is available at most appliance
parts stores. This easy cleaning
operation
be
least
once year.
Condenser
