Care And Cleaning - GE GBE17HYRFS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Outside
Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
Appliances parts store for approved stainless steel
cleaners: geapplianceparts.com
Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or
controls.
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of
wipe dry.
Moving 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.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position
by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a
side direction, or leaning the unit to the corner to pull
or push, may result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
Light
DO USE DO NOT USE
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges, scouring or steel
wool pads
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
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.
CAUTION
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
dishwasher.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't
roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on
some models).
Adjust leveling legs and make sure the unit is leveled.
49-1000598 Rev. 0