GE Monogram Side-by-Side Built-In Refrigerators owner manual Care and Cleaning, Cleaning outside

Care and Cleaning

Built-In Refrigerators

Cleaning outside

The dispenser spill shelf and the area beneath it should be cleaned periodically with a mild liquid dish detergent .

Dispenser cradle—Before cleaning, lock

the dispenser by touching CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds to prevent activating the dispenser. Clean with warm water and a mild liquid dish detergent . Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Unlock the dispenser by touching CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.

Do not use chemical cleaners to clean the dispenser or any part of the dispenser.

Door handles and trim—Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish detergent . Dry 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 damage the finish. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and damage the finish.

Stainless steel—Regularly clean and polish the stainless steel door panels and handles (on some models) with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic™ to preserve and protect the fine finish. Stainless Steel Magic and the Monogram polishing cloth are available through GE Parts and Accessories, 800.626.2002, or monogram.com. For Stainless Steel Magic, order part number WX10X15. For Monogram polishing cloth, order part number WX72X10001.

Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.

Cleaning inside

Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box 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 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator—including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Rough handling of tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

NOTE: Interior lights may get too hot and turn off automatically if the refrigerator door is left open too long. This is normal and they will turn back on when they cool down.

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