Care And Cleaning Cleaning-Outside And Inside - GE Monogram Use And Care Manual

The water and ice
Cleaning
dispenser spill shelf
outside
should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent
spotting. The grille is
easily removed by
pressing on the back right corner. Water
left on the shelf may leave deposits that you
can remove by soaking in undiluted
vinegar. You can also use a paste of non-
precipitating water softener (such as
Calgon brand) and water, or 1 teaspoon of
citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water.
Soak until the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse away.
Usually 30 minutes soaking time is
adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf
and trim.
Cleaning
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned at least
inside
once a year. 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 of baking soda to a
quart of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with
water and wipe dry.
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 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. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive
cleaners.
Care and Cleaning
The door handles and trim can be cleaned
Press here to
with a cloth dampened with a solution of
remove grille
mild liquid dishwashing detergent and
water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don't use wax
on the door handles or trim.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially available stainless steel
cleaner using a clean, soft cloth.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break.
To help prevent odors, leave
an open box of baking soda in
the rear of the refrigerator, on
the top shelf. Change the box
every 3 months. An open box
of baking soda in the freezer
will absorb stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Built - In Refrigerators
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