GE Top-Freezer Refrigerators GTR12 - Manuel (Page 5)

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Behind the Refrigerator
Once a year, move the refrigerator out
and vacuum the back coils. Be careful when
moving the refrigerator away from the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it
to position by pushing it straight in. Moving
the refrigerator in a side direction may
result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sure you don’t roll over the power cord.
Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
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 f inish.
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 kitchen/appliance wax when
the refrigerator is new, and then at least twice
a year.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
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 (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and
neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, and all
plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the 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.
Defrost water pan. The non-removable pan
is located under the compressor at the rear
of the refrigerator. It should be cleaned at
least once a year. Move the refrigerator out
from the wall as far as necessary, and unplug
the power cord from the wall outlet. Let the
compressor cool before cleaning the pan.
Use a clean cloth or sponge dampened in
warm water and baking soda solution—one
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart
(1 liter) of water. Do not use cleansing
powders, abrasive cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing chlorides.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.