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Cleaning—Outside
The door caps (top and bottom) can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Do not wax the door caps.
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 will leave a
residue that can damage the paint.
Cleaning—Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug refrigerator
before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Apply an appliance wax/polish to the inside surface
between the doors.
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.
Beneath and Behind the Refrigerator
In the refrigerator process, it is normal that heat is
expelled in the area under and behind the refrigerator.
Some synthetic floor coverings will discolor at these
normal and safe operating temperatures. Your floor
covering supplier should be consulted if you object
to this discoloration.
Defrost Water Pan
The defrost water pan is on the back of the
refrigerator. To clean, remove the two screws and take
the pan to the sink. Wash it by hand in warm water
and mild detergent. Screw the pan securely in place to
prevent defrost water from spilling onto the floor.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Do not use scouring pads, powders or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the 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. WR97X0216)
is available from GE Service and Parts Center.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets, vegetable drawer, ice trays and all plastic
parts—can be cleaned the same way. 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.
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.
Do not wash any of your refrigerator's plastic
parts in your automatic dishwasher.
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.
Light
A light bulb and socket
are located at the top of
the fresh food compartment
just behind the temperature
control panel. To replace
the bulb, unplug the
refrigerator from its
electrical outlet, unscrew
the bulb when cool, and
replace with same size bulb.
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