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Care and Cleaning

Keep 

your 

refrigerator 

and 

freezer 

clean 

to 

prevent 

odor 

build-up. 

Wipe 

up 

any 

spills

immediately 

and 

clean 

both 

sections 

at 

least 

twice 

year. 

Never 

use 

metallic

scouring 

pads, 

brushes, 

abrasive 

cleaners 

or 

strong 

alkaline 

solutions 

on 

any 

surface.

Do 

not 

wash 

any 

removable 

parts 

in 

dishwasher.

Always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.

NOTE: 

Turning 

the 

control 

to 

OFF 

does 

not 

disconnect 

power 

to 

the 

controls, 

light

bulb, 

or 

other 

electrical 

components.

Inside

Wash 

inside 

surfaces 

of 

the 

refrigerator 

and 

freezer 

with 

solution 

of 

tablespoons

baking 

soda 

in 

quart 

warm 

water. 

Rinse 

and 

dry 

thoroughly. 

Be 

sure 

to 

wring 

excess

water 

out 

of 

sponge 

or 

cloth 

before 

cleaning 

around 

the 

controls, 

light 

bulb, 

or 

any

electrical 

parts.

Wash 

removable 

parts 

such 

as 

shelves 

and 

drawers 

with 

baking 

soda 

solution 

or 

mild

detergent and warm water. DO NOT USE HARSH CLEANERS ON THESE SURFACES.

Rinse 

and 

dry 

thoroughly. 

Clean 

the 

door 

gaskets 

with 

mild 

suds, 

rinse 

with 

clear

water 

and 

wipe 

dry. 

Do 

not 

use 

razor 

blades 

or 

other 

sharp 

instruments 

which 

can

scratch 

the 

appliance 

surface 

when 

removing 

adhesive 

labels. 

Any 

glue 

left 

from 

the

tape or energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild

detergent, 

or, 

touch 

the 

glue 

with 

the 

sticky 

side 

of 

tape 

already 

removed. 

DO 

NOT

REMOVE THE SERIAL PLATE.

Outside

Wash 

the 

cabinet 

and 

handles 

with 

warm 

water 

and 

mild 

liquid 

detergent. 

Rinse 

well

and 

wipe 

dry 

with 

clean 

soft 

cloth. 

Do 

not 

use 

commercial 

household 

cleaners,

ammonia, 

or 

alcohol 

to 

clean 

handles.

Remove 

any 

dust 

or 

dirt 

from 

the 

front 

of 

the 

toe 

grill 

using 

vacuum 

cleaner 

with

its 

dusting 

tool 

attachment. 

Remove 

the 

toe 

grill 

by 

pulling 

it 

straight 

out. 

While 

the

grill 

is 

removed, 

vacuum 

the 

backside 

of 

the 

grill 

and 

wipe 

with 

sudsy 

cloth 

or

sponge. 

Periodically 

clean 

the 

condenser 

(black 

tubes 

and 

wires 

beneath 

the

refrigerator, 

behind 

the 

toe 

grill). 

Do 

not 

allow 

lint 

or 

dust 

to 

accumulate 

on 

the 

coils.

Insert 

long 

handled 

brush 

or 

vacuum 

attachment 

between 

the 

two 

coils 

to 

bring

the 

lint 

forward. 

To 

replace 

the 

toe 

grill, 

line 

up 

tabs 

with 

holes 

and 

push 

grill 

straight

on. 

 

 

 

Use 

caution 

when 

cleaning 

in 

the 

area 

of 

the 

coils. 

Surfaces

there may be sharp.

The 

air 

vents 

on 

the 

lower 

access 

panel 

at 

the 

rear 

of 

the 

refrigerator 

should 

be

cleaned 

periodically. 

Clean 

the 

vents 

by 

using 

vacuum 

cleaner 

with 

its 

dusting 

tool

attachment. 

When 

moving 

the 

refrigerator, 

pull 

straight 

out. 

Do 

not 

shift 

the

refrigerator 

from 

side 

to 

side 

as 

this 

may 

tear 

or 

gouge 

the 

floor 

covering. 

Be 

careful

not 

to 

move 

the 

refrigerator 

beyond 

plumbing 

connections.

       Damp objects stick to cold

metal 

surfaces. 

Do 

not 

touch 

refrigerated

surfaces 

with 

wet 

or 

damp 

hands.

       To avoid damage and help

the 

refrigerator 

run 

as 

efficiently 

as

possible, 

clean 

the 

condenser 

and 

air

vents 

periodically.

Air 

Vents 

on 

Lower 

Access 

Panel

Replacing the Light Bulb

To replace the light bulb in either compartment:

1. Unplug 

the 

refrigerator.

2. Wear 

gloves 

as 

protection 

against 

possible 

broken 

glass.

3. Replace 

old 

bulb 

with 

an 

appliance 

bulb 

of 

the 

same 

wattage.

4. Remember 

to 

plug 

the 

refrigerator 

back 

in.

Vacation and Moving Tips

Short 

vacations:

* Leave 

refrigerator 

operating 

during 

vacations 

of 

weeks 

or 

less.

* Use 

up 

all 

perishable 

items 

in 

refrigerator 

section.

* Wrap 

and 

store 

other 

items 

in 

the 

freezer.

* Turn 

off 

automatic 

ice 

maker, 

even 

if 

you 

will 

be 

gone 

just 

few 

days.

Summary of Contents for 218854700C

Page 1: ...ving Ideas 4 Setting the Controls 4 Fresh Food Storage 5 Automatic Ice and Water Dispenser 6 9 Care and Cleaning 10 11 Removing the Handles and Doors 12 Avoid Service Checklist 13 16 Normal Operating Sounds 16 Warranty United States 17 Service Information Canada 18 Warranty Canada 19 P N218854700C 9810 ...

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Page 4: ...sbeforeloadingwithfood RefrigeratorControl Therefrigeratorcontrolshouldbesetatthemidpointofthedialforatrialperiod of24hours After24hours adjustthecontrolasneeded Forcoldertemperatures turnthe dialanotchtowardCOLDEST Forwarmertemperatures turnthedialanotch towardCOLD Adjusttemperaturesbyoneincrementatatime FreezerControl Thefreezercontrolshouldbesetatthemidpointofthedialforatrialperiodof 24hours Af...

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