Care And Cleaning Of The Refrigerator - GE GBC12 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with mild liquid dish detergent. Dry
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.
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 liter) of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, and all plastic
parts—can be cleaned the same way.
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. Do not use cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
Behind the Refrigerator
Once a year, move the refrigerator out and vacuum
the back coils. 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.
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Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of
the refrigerator 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 kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new, and then at least
twice a year.
Defrost water pan. The non-removable pan is
located under the compressor at the rear of the
refrigerator. It should be cleaned at least once a year.
Move the refrigerator out from the wall as far as
necessary, and unplug the power cord from the wall
outlet. Let the compressor cool before cleaning the
pan. Use a clean cloth or sponge dampened in warm
water and baking soda solution—one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Do
not use cleansing powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach
or cleaners containing chlorides.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in. Moving the
refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage
to the floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord.
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