GE GBC12IAX - Manual (Page 6)

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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use wax on the door
handles and trim.
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 finish.
The stainless steel door and door handles.
Stainless steel can be cleaned with a soft
cloth soaked with hot water or liquid
detergent. If you use a detergent, be sure
to wipe with a clean, wet cloth. DO NOT use
abrasive cleaners, chlorine bleach, rough
brushes or other harsh cleaners on the
stainless steel. This may cause permanent
damage.
Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of the 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.
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.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference may cause them to break.
Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
Behind the Refrigerator
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 or
icemaker supply line (on some models).