GE TFX22R Use And Care Manual page 13

Care and Cleaning
Cleaning--Outside
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 with undiluted vinegar.
You can also use a paste of non-
precipitating water softener (such
as Calgon 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 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
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper' care, it wil! stay new-
looking and rust-free for' years
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the reft'igerator is new
and then at least twice a year:
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat, No, WR92X02t6) 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 refrigerator--
including door gaskets, meat and
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 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 stale freezer odors.
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Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly
cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking
soda--one 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
baking-soda-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
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, remove the base grille
(see page 4) 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:
Condenser
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