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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com

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.

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 solution---
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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