Cleaning The Outside; Cleaning The Inside - GE Profile 22 Manuel D'utilisation

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Dispenser drip area.
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Cleaning the Outside

The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille,
should be wiped dry. Water left in this area
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 cradle. Before cleaning, lock
the dispenser by pressing and holding the
LOCK or LOCK CONTROLS pad for 3 seconds.
Clean with warm water and baking soda
baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. Rinse
thoroughly and wipe dry.
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with
a soft cloth.
The stainless steel doors and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with
a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such
as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will
remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes.
Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and
rub in the direction of the brush lines with a
damp soft sponge.

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.
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Use of any cleaning solution other than
that which is recommended, especially
those that contain petroleum distillates,
can crack or damage the interior of the
refrigerator.
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel.
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.
CAUTION
Do not clean glass
shelves or covers with warm water
when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact such as
bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is
designed to shatter into many small pieces
if it breaks.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.