Condenser; Care/Cleaning - GE Bottom-Freezer Built-In Refrigerators Owner's Manual

The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth
Cleaning
dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft
outside
cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry 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
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
inside
compartments.
Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse
box 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. Thoroughly rinse
and wipe dry.

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 annually
for efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean the condenser:
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fins have sharp edges. Wear a long-sleeved
shirt and gloves to safely clean the condenser.
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Les ailerons du condensateur sont
extrêmement coupants. Portez une chemise à
manches longues et des gants pour nettoyer le
condensateur en toute sécurité.
1 Turn off the power at the circuit breaker
WARNING:
AVERTISSEMENT :
or fuse box. Wait about 30 minutes for the
condenser area to cool.
Care and Cleaning
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) should be regularly cleaned
with a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic. ™
Stainless Steel Magic and the Monogram
polishing cloth are available to preserve
and protect the fine finish, through
GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002,
or ge.com.
For Stainless Steel Magic, order part number
WX10X15. For Monogram polishing cloth,
order part number WX72X10001.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
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 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. Rough handling of
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.
The condenser
2 Raise the grille panel at the top of the
refrigerator.
3 Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and
lint on the condenser fins. Use a vacuum
hose to remove soil.
4 Lower the grille panel.
5 Reconnect power at the fuse box or
circuit breaker.
Bottom Freezer Refrigerator
Condenser Coils
Clean the condenser periodically with a brush.
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