GE 49-60080 7-00 JR - Manual (Page 11)

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser well, (on some models)
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water
left in the well may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser pad (on some models). Clean
with warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 l) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
HINT: Open the freezer door part way to prevent
dispensing of ice or water when cleaning.
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry
with a soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) should be cleaned with
a liquid stainless steel cleaner using a clean,
soft cloth. Liquid stainless steel cleaners
are available at discount, hardware and
department stores.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or 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.
Press here to
remove grille.
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 petroleum jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the
gaskets from sticking and bending out of
shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking soda—
1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of
hot (not boiling) water—through the drain
line with the help of a meat baster. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged drain line. If drain
becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baking soda solution to force the clog
through the drain line.
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.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Wash ice trays in lukewarm water only—do not
put them in an automatic dishwasher.
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