Cleaning - GEAppliances Appliances 20 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEApp,iancescom
Cleaning the Outside
Thedispenser driparea, (on some models)
beneath the grille, should be wiped
dPfl
Water
left in this area may leave deposits. Remove
Oisponsor d riparea. tim deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
tim well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
Thedispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by"
pressing and holding the LOCKCONTROL
pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water
and baking soda solution--al)out a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda m a
quart (1 1) ofwatel: Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry:
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. DIT
with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly" dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
D W and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipethe refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These may leavea residue
that can erodethepaint. Donot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
TOhelp prevent odors,leave an open box of
baking soda in the fi'esh food and fi'eezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If dais
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 1) ofwatel: 'l]lis both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
_ter 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.
Drain opening in freezercompartment.
During yearly cleaning, remove bottonl
fi'eezer basket and flush a solution of
baking soda--1 Waspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups
(500 ml) of hot (not boiling) watm_
through dm drain line with the help of a
meat basmE _illis will help eliminate odor
and reduce the likelihood of a clogged
drain line. If drain becomes clogged, use a
meat basmr and baking soda solution to
force the clog through the drain line.
Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelveswith hot water
becausethe extremetemperaturedifferencemay
causethem to break.Handleglassshelves
carefuflg Bumpingtempered glass cancauseit to
shatte_
Donot washanyplasticrefrigeratorparts in the
dishwasher
Condenser
There is no need fbr routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
enviromnents. Howew-_; in enviromnents
that may be particularly dusty or greasy; the
condenser should be cleaned periodically
for efficient refl'igerator operation.
Cleaning the condenser.
The condenser is located inside the back
of the refrigeratol: _Ib access it, first unplug
the refi'igerato_: Then remove the access
covel: The condenser is on tim right side.
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