Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Outside
FINGERPRINT RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL*, BLACK STAINLESS, SLATE, DARK
SLATE, PAINTED - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim
DO NOT use Stainless Steel cleaners on the door surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
Black Stainless models. Please follow these instructions and use only the appropriate items below to clean your
appliance surfaces.
damage.
DO USE
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Microfiber cloth
Mild detergent mixed with warm
water
*Easily wipe away smudges and fingerprints.
STAINLESS STEEL - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
hardware and liners. If unintentional contact of cleaners with plastic parts does occur, clean plastic part with a
sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
stainless steel cleaners, visit GEAppliances.com/parts
or call 800.GE.CARES.
Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
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.
between the doors.
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of
wipe dry.
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Abrasive cloths, paper towels, scrubbing sponges (with or without soap),
scouring or steel wool pads
Abrasive powders, liquids, or sprays
Window sprays, ammonia, or bleach
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
DO USE
DO NOT USE
Oven cleaners
Alkaline cleaners
Stainless steel cleaners
DO NOT USE
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges (with or without
soap), scouring or steel wool pads
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
Any cleaner with WARNING about plastic contact
To clean the inside metal panel*, open the outer door
use any stainless steel cleaner on the panel as it may
damage the surrounding plastic.
CAUTION
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
dishwasher.
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