Care And Cleaning; Behind Refrigerator - GE Side by Side 22’ & 24’ Use & Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

-leaning—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 Lux a paste of non-
precipitating water softener (such
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
liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
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 will stay new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then at least twice a 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 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
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 ing, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of
baking soda—one teaspoon and
two cups of hot (not boiling)
water—through the drain 1 ine 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

your refrigerator awtiy from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. PL~ll the
refrigerator straight out and
position by pushing it straight in.
to
direction result in damage to
may
your tloor co\ering or refrigerator.
Condenser
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, remove the base grille
and either sweep away or vacuum
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 \hould be done at
once a year.
Condenser
return it
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