GE 22 Owner's Manual And Installation

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15Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. GEAppliances.comCleaning the OutsideThe dispenser drip area, beneath the grille,should be wiped dry. Water left in this area mayleave deposits. Remove the deposits by addingundiluted vinegar to the well. Soak until thedeposits disappear or become loose enough torinse away.The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning, lock thedispenser by pressing and holding the LOCKpad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water andEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWDWDEOHVSRRQ ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.The door handles and trim. Clean with a clothdampened with soapy water. Dry with a softcloth.The stainless steel doors and door handles(on some models) can be cleaned with acommercially available stainless steel cleaner.Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar KeepersFriend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust,tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquidcleanser free of grit and rub in the direction ofthe brush lines with a damp soft sponge.Do not use appliance wax or polish on thestainless steel.Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean clothlightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax ormild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with aclean, 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 productscan scratch and weaken the paint finish.Cleaning the InsideTo help prevent odors, leave an open boxof baking soda in the fresh food and freezercompartments.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. Ifthis is not practical, wring excess moistureout of sponge or cloth when cleaning aroundswitches, lights or controls.8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda toa quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans andneutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.Use of any cleaning solution other than thatwhich is recommended, especially those thatcontain petroleum distillates, can crack ordamage the interior of the refrigerator.CAUTION Do not clean glass shelvesor covers with warm water when they arecold. Glass shelves and covers may breakif exposed to sudden temperature changesor impact such as bumping or dropping.Tempered glass is designed to shatter intomany small pieces if it breaks.Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts inthe dishwasher.The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.Dispenser drip area.