Care And Cleaning - GE 22-27 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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remove grille.
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Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser well (on some models),
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water
left in the well may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. 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 l) 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.
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 l) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the gas-
kets from sticking and bending out of
shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove 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 with the help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the likeli-
hood of a clogged drain line. If drain
becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baking soda solution to force the clog
through the drain line.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel clean-
er using a clean, soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appli-
ance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry
and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
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 con-
taining bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
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 any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher except Quick Serve dishes
and lids.