Care And Cleaning - GE 22 Installation And Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Press here to
remove grille.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser spill shelf (on some models),
should be wiped dry because it is not self-
draining. Water left under the grille may
leave deposits. Remove the deposits by
adding undiluted vinegar. Let it soak until
the deposits disappear or become loose
enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad (on some models).
Clean with warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml)
of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.
HINT: Open the freezer door part way to prevent
dispensing of ice or water when cleaning.
The door handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened with soapy water.
Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
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 (1 liter) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator
away from the wall. All types of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight in.
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleanings 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.
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Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
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, Servistar, HWI and other
leading stores.
It can also be ordered by visiting our
Website, www.GEAppliances.com, or call
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002.
Order part number WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of paraffin wax to the 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.
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure
you don't roll over the power cord or icemaker
supply line (on some models).
Cleaning the condenser:
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose. It is available at
most appliance parts stores.
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