Care And Cleaning - GE TFM20JRB AA Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Press here to
remove grille.
Door Magnets
Cleaning the Outside
Refreshment Center Compartment door—
outside. It's important that you use only
window cleaner without ammonia or a
damp cloth to clean the glass and trim.
Avoid using wax on the Refreshment
Center door.
The dispenser well, beneath the grille,
should be wiped dry. Water left in the
well may leave deposits. Remove the
deposits by adding undiluted vinegar
to the well. Soak until the deposits
disappear or become loose enough to
rinse away.
The dispenser pad. Clean with warm
water and baking soda solution—about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a
quart (1 l) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
HINT: Open the freezer door part way to prevent
dispensing of ice or water when cleaning.
Cleaning the Decorator Door Panels
Clean these panels using an anti-static
cleaner or a mild detergent and water.
(Look for anti-static cleaner in electronic
or computer departments.) Rinse
thoroughly and blot dry with a clean,
damp cloth or chamois. Do not use paper
towels to wash or dry the panels. Do not
use cleaners that contain solvents, such
as ammonia, because they can damage
the panels.
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.
Door magnets (on some models) can be
cleaned the same way.
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry
with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner using a clean, 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.
(on some models)
Shallow scratches and abrasions can be
corrected with a good grade of hard
automobile paste wax. The wax will fill in
any minor surface scratches and will help
to maintain the luster of the panels.
Apply the wax sparingly and buff lightly
with a clean, soft cloth using a circular
motion. Do not use a cleaner/wax
combination.
Refreshment Center Compartment door—
inside. Wipe up spills right away. Use one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda in one
quart (1 l) of water to clean the inside
door surface, Refreshment Center bin
and inside access door. Rinse, wipe dry.
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 except Quick Serve dishes
and lids.
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