GE Model 42 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 12

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenserdriparea.
Cleaning the Outside
Thespill shelf and the area beneath it shc,tdd
be cleaned periodicall_ with a mild liquid dish
detergent.
Dispenser pad. Before cleaning, lock
the dispenser
by pressing the LOCK/LIGHT
button tot 3 seconds to prevent activating
the dispense_; Clean with warn/water
and a mild liquid dish detergent, Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry, Unlock the
dispenser by pressing
the LOCK/LIGHT
button fin" 3 seconds.
Door handles. Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy water: Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not Mpe the refl_igerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may leave a
residue that can damage the finish. Do not
use scotwing pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
damage the finish.
Stainless steel. Regularly clean and
polish the Stainless Steel L)_:,_:,_ w ith a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner such as Stainless Steel MagiU"
to preserve and protect the fine finish.
Stainless Steel Magic is a\:filable through
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,
or GEAppliances.com. Order part ntllllbeI"
_TX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel,
Cleaning the Inside
Turnoffpower at the circuit breaker or fuse
box before cleaning. If this is not pra(tical,
wIJng excess illoisttlre o/It oil sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights
or controls.
Use warn/ water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of watex: This both
cleans and neutralizes odoxs. Thoroughly
rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator, including door
gaskets, snack pan and vegetable (h'awe_,
ice storage
bin and all plastic parts,
can be
cleaned the same way.
Do not wash the tray or any plastic
reli_igerator parts in the dishwasher:
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause itto shatter.
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