Care And Cleaning Of The Refrigerator - GE CTS18HBSDRWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoor handles and trim (on some
models). Clean with a cloth dampened
with soapy wateL Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened Mtb kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These mayleavea residue
that canerode thepaint. Do not usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecause theseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelpprevent odors,leave an open box
of baking soda in the flesh food and
freezer compartments.
Unplugthe refrigeratorbefore cleaning.
If tiffs is not practical, wring excess
moisutre 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 limr) ofwamL This both
cleans and neumdizes odors. Rinse and
wipe d_y.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a
thin layer of peuoleumjelly to tim door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelves(on some
models)with hot water becausethe extreme
temperature differencemay causethemto
break.Handleglass shelvescarefully.Bumping
tempered glasscan causeit to shatter.
Do not wash any.plasticrefrigeratorparts in
thedishwasher.
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Cleaning the condenser coils.
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
environments. However, in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy,
the condenser should be cleaned
periodically for efficient refrigerator
operation.
To clean tim condenser; turn the
temperaune conuol dial to 0. Sweep
away or vacuum lap dust.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for tiffs purpose. It is available
at most appliance parts stores.
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