GE 23 Owner's Manual And Installation page 16

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, beneath tile giille,
should be _ped dIT: _,\_ter left in this area
may lea',e deposits. Remo',e the deposits by
adding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soak
until tile deposits disappear or become
loose enotlgh to iJnse _l_';iv,
The dispenser cradle. Before
cleaning, lock
tile dispenser by pressing and holding tile
LOCKCONTROLpad tot 3 seconds.
Clean
with wam_ water and baking soda
solution--about a tnblespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to a quart (l liter) of wateI:
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
The deer handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy wateI:
Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(oil sonle models) can be cleaned with
a commercially a\:filable stainless steel
cleanei: A spra)_on stainless steel cleaner
works best.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel,
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe Mth a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mth kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish deteigent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel. These may leavea residue
that canerode thepainL Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthe paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open bc,x ,':4
baking soda in tile fl'esh ti)od and fl'eezer
COII/l)_l i'tiilents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wiing excess moisture ()/It
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Lrse w;mn wamr and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking
soda
to a quart (1 liter) (ff wami: This both
cleans and neutralizes odois, Rinse and
wipe dry:
Use of any cleaning solution other than that
which is recommended, especially those that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefufi_zBumping tempered glass can cause
it to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refngeratorparts
in thedishwasher
Thechili/thaw tray is dishwashersafe.
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