Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (on some models)
beneath
the grille, shotfld be wiped dxT. Water
lett in this area may leave deposits.
Remove
the deposits
b)' adding
undiluted
vinegar
to
the well. Soak until the deposits
disappear
Or becollle
loose
enotlgh
to
Finse
awavk
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Bet0re
cleaning,
lock the dispenser
by
pressing
and holding
the LOCK CONTROL
pad for 3 seconds.
Clean with wam_
water and baking soda solufion-al)out
a tablespoon
(l 5 ml) ot baking soda to
a quart
(l liter) of wateI: Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
The door handles and trim. Clean with
a cloth dampened
with soapy water;
Dry with a soft cloth.
The stainless
steel panels and door handles
(on some models)
can be cleaned
with a
commercially
available
stainless
steel
cleaner
such as Slainl_,_,_Sh,d Mag'i< ''_
Slainl_,,_,_ Sl_d Mag'ic is available
at Ace, True
Mflue, Se_Mstm; H_4'/and
other
leading
stores. It is also a\_filable through
GE Parts
and Accessories,
800.626.2002.
Order
part
number
_3X10X15.
Do not use
appliance
wax or polish
on the
stainless
steel,
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened
with kitchen
appliance
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 Thesemay 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 the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box of
baking
soda in the fl'esh food and fl'eezer
COI//l)a
i'tlllents.
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 wam_ water and baking
soda solution-
about
a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking
soda
to a quart
(l liter) of water: This both cleans
and neutralizes
o(lo_.
Rinse and wipe dry:
Use of any cleaning solution other than that
which is recommended, especially _ose that
contain petroleum distillates, can crack or
damage the interior of the refrigerator.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves
carefufl_zBumping tempered glass can cause
it to shatter
Donot washanyplastic refrigeratorparts in
thedishwasher
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