Cleaning-Ou@ide
The door handes and trim (on some models) can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild
fiquid
dishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with a
soft cloth. Don’t wax handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a
clean
cloth,
lighdy
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing
cloth or wet towel. These will leave a
residue that can damage the paint.
Do not use scouring pads, powders or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. With proper care, it will stay
new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of
kitchetiappliance
wax when the refrigerator is new,
and then at least twice a year.
Appfiance
Polish Wax& Cleaner (Cat. No.
~97X0216)
is available from GE Service and Parts Center.
Cleaning-Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug refrigerator
before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Apply an appliance
wtipohsh
to the inside surface
between the doors.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and
neutrrdizes
odors.
Wnse
thoroughly
with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-including door
gaskets, vegetable drawer, ice trays and
dl
plastic
parts+an
be cleaned the same way. After
cleming
the 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
powdem
or other abrasive cleaners.
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 three montis. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer
win
absorb
stie
freezer odors.
Beneath and Behd the Refrigerator
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In the refrigerator process, it is normal that heat is
expelled in the area under and behind the
refrigerator. Some synthetic floor coverings
wi~
discolor at these norrnd and safe operating
temperatures. Your floor covering
suppfier
should be
consulted if you object to this discoloration.
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Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator
away from the wall. All types of floor coverings can
be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and
those with embossed surfaces.
Defrost Water Pan
The defrost water pan is on the back of the
refrigerator.
To clean,
remove the two screws and take
the pan to the sink. Wash it by hand in warm water
and mild detergent. Screw the pan securely in place to
prevent defrost water from spilling onto the floor.
Light
A
fight
bulb and socket
are located at the top of
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the fresh food compartment
just behind the temperawe
control panel. To replace
the bulb, unplug the
refrigerator from its
electicd
outlet, unscrew
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the bulb when cool, and –
replace with same size bulb.
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