Care and Cleaning
Fresh-Food Refrigerator
Cleaning
the inside
Unplug the fresh-food refrigerator before
cleaning. If this is not practical, turn the unit
OFF and wring excess moisture out of the
cloth or sponge
when cleaning around 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 fresh-food refrigerator
—
including the door gaskets, vegetable pan
and glass shelves—can be cleaned the
same way.
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.
Cleaning
the outside
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 exterior and handle with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner
such as Stainless Steel Magic
™
to preserve
and protect the fine finish. Stainless Steel
magic is available through GE Parts and
Accessories, 800.626.2002 or
GEAppliances.com. Order
part number WX10X15.
To avoid scratching the fine finish of the
stainless steel, wipe in the same direction
as the grain when polishing or cleaning
any stainless steel surface. The grain on
the fresh-food refrigerator door runs
top to bottom.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Drain hole
Periodically check the drain hole and
channel for any debris. If the drain is
blocked, condensation will not drain
properly.
To check and clean the drain hole,
remove
the bottom two glass shelves. Sweep a damp
cloth along the channel in the back of the
fresh-food refrigerator. Use a finger to sweep
away any debris from the drain hole.
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Turn the fresh-food refrigerator OFF or unplug the unit before cleaning.
Turn the fresh-food refrigerator OFF by pressing the button on the control panel
a minimum of 3 seconds until the light turns off.
Drain hole
Appearance may vary
For your
safety
