GE Refrigerator Owner's Manual

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20Care and CleaningStainless Steel RefrigeratorThe dispenser driparea, beneath thegrille, should bewiped dry. Waterleft in this areamay leave deposits. Remove the deposits byadding undiluted vinegar to the well. Soakuntil the deposits disappear or become looseenough to rinse away.The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning,lock the dispenser by pressing and holdingthe CONTROL LOCK pad for 3 seconds.Clean with warm water and baking sodasolution—about a tablespoon (15 ml) ofbaking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry.The stainless steel panels and handles can becleaned with a commercially available stainlesssteel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic ™.Stainless Steel Magic is available at Ace, TrueValue, Servistar, HWI and other leading stores.It is also available through GE Parts andAccessories, 800.626.2002. Order part numberWX10X15.Do not use appliance wax or polish on thestainless steel.Cleaningthe outsideDispenser drip area.To help prevent odors, leave an open box ofbaking soda in the fresh food and freezercompartments.Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.If this is not practical, wring excess moisture outof 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.Use of any cleaning solution other than thatwhich is recommended, especially those thatcontain petroleum distillates, can crack ordamage the interior of the refrigerator.Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot waterbecause the extreme temperature differencemay cause them to break. Handle glass shelvescarefully. Bumping tempered glass can causeit to shatter.Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts inthe dishwasher.The Chill/Thaw tray is dishwasher safe.Cleaningthe inside