Care And Cleaning - GE 14 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models). 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 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 fresh
food 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 warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface between the
doors.
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.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water because the
extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefully. Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.
Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
Under the Refrigerator
For most efficient operation, keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Turn the temperature control dial to
OFF. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
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