GE 19 Series Use And Care Manual page 11

Cleaning—Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by soaking with undiluted vinegar. You
can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as
per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time
is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened
with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry
with a soft cloth. Don't use wax on the door handles and trim.
Cleaning—Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. 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
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+an be
cleaned the same way. After cleaning 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. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
temperature difference may cause them to break.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall.
coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator
straight 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.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the
power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models).
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing 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.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator
is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay
new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchetiappliance
wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No. WR97X0216) is available
from Service and Parts Centers.
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 3
months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors.
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-and-water solution to force the
clog throu~h the drain line.
Under Refrigerator
For most efficient operation,
you need to keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. For best results,
use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most
appliance parts stores. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
at least once a year.
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Clean the condenser coils
at least once a year.
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