GEAppliances GTL27 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 10

Care and cleanin of the refr erator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim. 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,
The stainless stee/ panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel cleaner,
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel,
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 liter) of water, This both cleans and
neutralizes odors, Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry,
A void 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 refHgerator parts in the
dishwasher,
Do not clean with any products containing
detergent, bleach or ammonia, They may
damage the refrigerator,
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleanings in normal home operating
environments, However, in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy, the
condenser should be cleaned periodically for
efficient refrigerator operation,
For models with a base grille, the grille must
be removed in order to clean the condenser,
To remove the base grille:
Grasp it about 6" from each end and pull its
bottom edge toward you,
To replace the base grille:
Insert the tops of the metal clips into the oval
vents, making sure one of the plastic tabs on
the back of the grille goes into each of the
oval vents, Then push the bottom of the grille
forward until it snaps into place,
Cleaning the condenser:
Sweep away or vacuum up dust,
For models with a base grille, reach the
condenser by inserting a brush or vacuum
hose into the oval holes,
For models without a base grille, reach the
condenser by inserting a brush or vacuum
hose under the bottom of the refrigerator,
For best results, use a brush specially designed
for this purpose, It is available at most
appliance parts stores,
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Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away
from the wall, All types of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings
and those with embossed surfaces,
BEFOREmoving the refrigerator away from the
wall, be sure to adjust the leveling legs up, (See
Rollers and Leveling Legs,)
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in,
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator,
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure
you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker
supply line (on some models),