GE Profile GTR12HBX Owner's Manual

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Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallationInstructionsTroubleshooting Tips InstallationInstructions Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsTroubleshooting Tips InstallationInstructions Safety InstructionsOperating Instructions6Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.Behind the RefrigeratorOnce a year, move the refrigerator outand vacuum the back coils. Be careful whenmoving the refrigerator away from the wall.All types of floor coverings can be damaged,particularly cushioned coverings and thosewith embossed surfaces.Pull the refrigerator straight out and returnit to position by pushing it straight in.Moving the refrigerator in a side directionmay result in damage to the floor coveringor refrigerator.When pushing the refrigerator back, makesure you don’t roll over the power cord.Cleaning the OutsideKeep the outside clean. Wipe with a cleancloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dishdetergent. Dry 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 productscan scratch and weaken the paint finish.Protect the paint finish. The finish on theoutside of the refrigerator is a high quality,baked-on paint finish. With proper care,it will stay new-looking and rust free foryears. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliancewax when the refrigerator is new, and thenat least twice a year.Cleaning the InsideTo help prevent odors, leave an open boxof baking soda in the fresh food and freezercompartments.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.If this is not practical, wring excess moistureout of sponge or cloth when cleaning aroundswitches, lights or controls.Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda toa quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans andneutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.Other parts of the refrigerator—including doorgaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, and allplastic parts—can be cleaned the same way.After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thinlayer of petroleum jelly to the door gasketsat the hinge side. This helps keep the gasketsfrom sticking and bending out of shape. Donot use cleansing powders or other abrasivecleaners.Do not wash any plastic refrigerator partsin the dishwasher.Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves(on some models) with hot water becausethe extreme temperature difference maycause them to break. Handle glass shelvescarefully. Bumping tempered glass can causeit to shatter.