Cleaning The Outside; Cleaning The Inside - GE 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles and
trim.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance
wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and
polish 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 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.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
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 an appliance wax polish on the inside
surface between the doors.
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
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 out of shape.
The stainless steel panels and door handles.
The stainless steel doors and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner.
Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers
Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish
and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser
free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush
lines with a damp soft sponge.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves
or covers 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.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.