Care And Cleaning - GE FHG5SWWW Use And Care Manual

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE FREEZER.
Cleaning Your Freezer
• Outside. Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the freezer is a high quality, baked-on paint
finish. With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of appliance polish
wax when the freezer is new and then at least twice a year. Appliance polish wax also works well to
remove tape residue from freezer surfaces.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with appliance polish wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the freezer with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach.
CAUTION: Care should be taken in moving the freezer away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces.
• Inside. Clean the inside of your freezer at least once a year. We recommend that the freezer be unplugged
before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning in the
vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry. Do not use cleaning powders or other abrasive cleaners.
An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors. Change the box every three
months.
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