GE ZIC360NRDRH Owner's Manual page 13

re and (;leaning
Bottom Freezer H_¢}'igerator
Cleaning
outside
The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth
(laml)ened with soapy water. Dry with a sod
cloth.
Keep the outside clem_. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry with a clean, sod cloth.
Do not wipe tile refl'igerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode tile paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
The staJnless steel panels and door hm_dles
(on some models) should be regularly cleaned
with a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner such as Stainle, ss Steel Mag'i:) _1
Stainh:,_s Steel Mag'i_ and tile Monogram
polishing cloth are available to preserve
and protect the fine finish, through
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,
or ge.com.
For Stainless Steel Mag'i:, order part nmnber
WX 10X 15. For Monogram polishing cloth,
order part nmnber _3X72X 10001.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Cleaning
inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in tile refrigerator and fl'eezer
COllli) a i'tlll ents.
Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box before cleaning. If this is not practical,
wring excess inoisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning arotmd switches, lights or
controls.
Use warln water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (l 5 ml) of baking soda
to a qua rt (l liter) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-including
door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers,
ice storage bin and all plastic parts-can be
cleaned the same way. Alter cleaning the door
gaskets, apply a thin layer of petrolemn ,jelly to
the door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps
kee I) the gaskets fl'om sticking and bending
()tit of shape.
Avoid clemfing cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Rough hmldlh_g of
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.
Conde72seY
There is ISO need fi)r
rotltine condenser
cleanings in normal home operating
envii'oninents. However, in environil/ents that
may be particularly dusty or greasy; tile
condenser should be cleaned annually
ti)r efficient refl'igerator operation.
To clean the condenser:
WARNING: The condenser
fins have sharp edges. Wear a long-sleeved
shirt and gloves to safely clean the condenser.
&AVERTISSEMENT :
Les ailerons du condensateur sont
extr&mement coupants. Portez une chemise
manches longues et des gants pour nettoyer le
condensateur en toute s6curit&
1 Turn off tile power at tile circuit breaker
or fllse box. _:\'ait about 30 minutes fl)r tile
condenser ai'ea to cool.
Cleanthe condenserperiodicallywith a brush.
2 Raise tile grille panel at tile top of tile
refl'igerator.
3 Use a sod bristle brash to loosen dust and
lint on the condenser fins. L,rse a vactltlln
hose to i'elllOVe soil.
4 I,ower the grille panel.
5 Reconnect power at the fllse box or
circuit breaker.
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