Care and Cleaning
FINGERPRINT RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL*, BLACK STAINLESS, SLATE, DARK
SLATE, PAINTED - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim
DO NOT use Stainless Steel cleaners on the door surfaces.
IMPORTANT:
Black Stainless models. Please follow these instructions and use only the appropriate items below to clean your
appliance surfaces.
damage.
DO USE
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Microfiber cloth
Mild detergent mixed with warm
water
STAINLESS STEEL - Outside surfaces, door handles, and trim
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
Appliances parts store for approved stainless steel
cleaners: GEApplianceparts.com or call 877.959.8688
Cleanser™ can be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
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
wipe dry.
Use of any cleaning solution other than that which
is recommended, especially those that contain
petroleum distillates, can crack or damage the
interior of the refrigerator.
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Abrasive cloths, paper towels, scrubbing sponges (with or without soap),
scouring or steel wool pads
Abrasive powders, liquids, or sprays
Window sprays, ammonia, or bleach
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
DO USE
DO NOT USE
Oven cleaners
Alkaline cleaners
Stainless steel cleaners
DO NOT USE
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges (with or without
soap), scouring or steel wool pads
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
CAUTION
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
dishwasher.
The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.
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