making a old refrigerator look new

I am new to doing it myself but I have an old refrigerator that I would like to change the color of to match my kitcnen its a green general electrictric 18.8 cu.ft no frost side by side refrigerator freezer modle # TFF-19D it works well and if I could change the color it will save me some money. I would like to change the color to black, so what type of paint should I use and how do I prepair the box to be painted, do I strip it or just paint over it, well toolman and women here is a good project for anyone, I call out for help your expert advise is needed a great deal. I thank You

[This message has been edited by DDay (edited June 27, 2000).]