Care And Cleaning; Cleaning The Outside; Cleaning The Inside; Under The Refrigerator - GE 18 Série Manuel D'utilisation

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Press here to
remove grille.
Clean the condenser coils at least
once a year.
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Cleaning the Outside

(on some models),
The dispenser well
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 when cleaning.
The door handles and trim (on some models).
Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy
water. Dry with a soft cloth.

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 an appliance wax polish on the inside
surface between the doors.
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.

Under the Refrigerator

For most efficient operation, keep the
area under the refrigerator clean. Remove
the base grille and sweep away or vacuum
up dust.
The soft door handles (on some models) are
easy to keep clean if they are waxed every
few months. Use a household wax such as
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the
handles. Clean with soapy water or a
non-abrasive, all-purpose cleaner.
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.
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.
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 except Quick Serve dishes
and lids.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose. It is available at
most appliance parts stores.