Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. | GEAppliances.com |
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Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with 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 containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic.™
Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, True Value, Servistar, HWI and other leading stores. It is also available through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or visit our Website, GEAppliances.com. In Canada, call 1.888.261.3055 or visit our Website, geappliances.ca. Order part number WX10X15.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.
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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
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 paraffin wax 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 (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.
The Brita® Water Dispenser (on some models) is dishwasher safe.
Do not wash any other plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.
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