Care and Cleaning
Bottom Mount Refrigerator
Cleaning outside
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’t use wax on the door handles or trim.
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 by calling
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.
Cleaning 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
Other parts of the
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves 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.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.
Condenser
To clean the condenser fins:
First turn off the power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Wait about 30 minutes for the condenser area to cool. Then remove the decorative panel by lifting up and toward you.
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen dust and lint on the condenser fins. Use a vacuum hose to remove soil.
After cleaning: Reconnect power at the fuse box or circuit breaker.
Replace the decorative panel.
Decorative Panel
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