Care and Cleaning
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Outside
The door handles and trim can be
cleanedwith acloth dampenedwith
a solutionof mildliquiddishwashing
detergentandwater.Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door
handles and trim.
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Keep the finish clean. Wipe with
a clean cloth lightly dampened
with kitchenappliance wax or mild
liquid dishwashingdetergent.Dry
andpolish with aclean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a
soiled dishwashingcloth 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.
Protectthe paint f~h. Thefinish
on theoutside of the refrigeratoris
ahigh quality,baked-onpaintfinish.
‘“ Withpropercare, it will staynew-
,, looking andrust-freefor years.
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WR97X216) is available
from GE Appliance Parts Marts.
Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments should be cleaned
atleast once a year. Unplug the
refrigeratorbeforecleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches,
lights or controls.
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Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
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 use
cleansing powdersor 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
months. An open box of baking
soda in the freezer will absorb
stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from your refrigerator in your
automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. Duringyearly
cleaning, removebottomfreezer
basketandflush a solutionof baking
soda (one teaspoon)andtwo cups of
hot (not boiling) waterthroughthe
drainline with thehelp of a meat
baster.This will help eliminate
odor andreducethelikelihood
of a clogged drainline.
If drain becomes clogged, use a
meat baster and baking-soda-and-
water solution to force the clog
through the drain line. Continue
flushing until line is clear, then
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empty and replace the defrost
water pan immediately.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator awayfrom the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigeratorstraight out and return it
to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.
Condenser
For most efficient operation, you
will need to keep the condenser
clean. Remove the base grille (see
page 4) and either sweep awayor
vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible. This easy cleaning
operation should be done at least
once a year.
Condenser
Defrost WaterPan
Pan behind base grille should be
cleaned at least once a year. When
reinstalling pan, firmly push it
ALL THE WAYIN until it stops.
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Defrost water pan
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