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Care and Cleaning
Bottom Mount
Refrig'erator
Cleaning
outside
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
a cloth dampened
with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing
detergent
and water. DIT with a
soft cloth. Don't use wax on the door handles
or trim.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned
with a
commercially
available stainless steel cleaner
such as Stainless Steel Magic.
Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, True
Value, Selwistar, HWI and other leading stores.
It is also available through
GE Parts by calling
1-800-626-2000. Order part number
WX10X15.
Do not use appliance
wax or polish
on the
stainless
steel.
Cleaning
inside
To help prevent odors,
leave an ()pen box of baking
soda in the fi'esh food and
freezer compartmenks.
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 (11) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes
odors. Rinse and wipe (liT.
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. After cleaning
the door
gaskets, apply- a thin layer of petroleum
jelly I()
flae door gaskets at the hinge side. This helps
keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
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 it
to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator
parts in
the dishwasher.
Condenser
To clean the condenser
fins:
First turn offthe
power
at the circuit
breaker
or
fuse box. Wait about
30 minutes
for the
condenser
area
to cool. Then
remove
the
decorative
panel
by lifting
up and toward
you.
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint
on the condenser
fins. Use a vacuum hose to
remove soil.
After cleaning: Reconnect
power at the fuse box
or circuit breaker.
Replace
the decorative
panel.
Decorative Panel
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