GE 197D4618P003 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions Installation InstructionsCare and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.com13Cleaning the OutsideThe door handles and trim. Clean with a clothdampened with soapy water. Dry with a softcloth. Do not use wax on the door handlesand trim.Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a cleancloth lightly dampened with kitchenappliance wax or mild liquid dishdetergent. Dry and polish with a clean,soft cloth.Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishcloth or wet towel. These may leave a residuethat can erode the paint. Do not use scouringpads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleanerscontaining bleach because these products canscratch and weaken the paint finish.The stainless steel panels and door handles.Stainless steel (on some models) can becleaned with a commercially availablestainless steel cleaner. A spray-on stainlesssteel cleaner works best.Do not use appliance wax or polishon the stainless steel.Cleaning the InsideTo help prevent odors, leave an open box ofbaking soda in the refrigerator and freezercompartments.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If thisis not practical, wring excess moisture outof sponge or cloth when cleaning aroundswitches, lights or controls.Use an appliance wax polish on the insidesurface between the doors.Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking sodato a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleansand neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.After cleaning the door gaskets, apply athin layer of petroleum jelly to the doorgaskets at the hinge side. This helps keepthe gaskets from sticking and bending outof shape.Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot waterbecause the extreme temperature difference maycause them to break. Handle glass shelvescarefully. Bumping tempered glass can causeit to shatter.Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts inthe dishwasher.