Care And Cleaning Cleaning-Inside And Outside - GE Side by Side 22 Dispenser Use And Care Manual

Cleaning—Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry ilnnleditite}y to prevent spotting, Water left
on the shelf muy leave deposits that you can remove
by soaking in undiluted vinegar.
You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water
softener (such JS C~lgon brtind) and water, or onc
soaking lime is adequate, Avoid using wax on the spill
shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with u
cloth dampened with a solution of mild I iquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft
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 odor. 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
hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking
and-bending out of ~hape. 'Do n~t use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild
clean, sofl 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
Protect the paint finish. The outside of the
refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-
free for years. Apply kitchetiappliance wax when the
refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
Parts Centers.
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.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
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 boi~ng) water—thro~gh the
drain line with the help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the likelihood of a
If drain becomes
clogged, use a meat
baster and baking-
soda-and water
solution to force the
clog through the
drain line.
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