GE TFX25PRBABB Owner's Manual page 14

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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removegrille,
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser well (on some models),
beneafll file _ille, shouM be _4ped (hy. Water
left in tile well may leave deposits. Relnove
tile deposit.s by adding undiluted vinegar to
tile well. Soak until tile deposit.s disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
Thedispenser pad (on some models). Clean
widl waml water and baking soda solution-
about a tablespoon (15
llll)
of baking soda
to a quart (11) of water. Rinse thoroughly
anti wipe dU.
HINT'. O penthe freezerdoorpart way toprevent
dispensing of ice or water whencleaning.
Thedoorhandlesand trim.Clean widl a
cloth dampened _4th soapy water. Dry _4th
a sof_ cloth.
Thestainlesssteelpanelsanddoorhandles
(on some models) can be cleaned xdth a
coznznercially available stainless steel clean-
er using a clean, soft cloth.
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe _4dl a clean
clodl lightly dampened _4dl kitdlen appli-
ance wax or miM liquid dish detergent. DU
anti polish _dth 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 cleanerscon-
tainingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, lemTean open box of
baking soda in die fresh fbod and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If dlis
is not practical, wring excess lnoismre out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around
s_4tches, lights or controls.
Use waxm 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 (hy.
After cleaning die door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to die door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the gas-
kets frOln sticking and bending out of
shape.
Drainopening& freezercompartment During
yearly cleaning, reznove bottom freezer bas-
ket and flush a solution of baking soda-1
teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of hot
(not boiling) water-- through the drain
line _@h tile help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor anti re&me the likeli-
hood of a clogged drain line. If drain
becomes clogged, use a meat baster anti
baking soda solution m farce tile clog
through tile (kain line.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on
some models) 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 anyplastic refrigeratorparts in
thedishwasherexcept Quick Servedishes
and lids.
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