Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside
The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim.
The stainless steel doors and door handles can be cleaned
with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Cleaners
with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will
remove surface rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a
liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush
lines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use appliance wax or
polish on the stainless steel.
Silver-accented plastic parts.
Wash parts with soap or other mild detergents. Wipe clean
with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Should drip tray need cleaning use lime remover.
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 sponge or
cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface between
the doors.
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tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
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.
Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the
refrigerator.
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.
Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t
roll over the power cord or water supply line.
Preparing for Vacation
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers
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.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
For long vacations or absences, remove food and shut off
power to the refrigerator. Clean the interior (see Cleaning the
Inside). Leave the doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and
leave controls at regular settings. However, if the room
temperature is expected to drop below 60°F (16°C), follow the
same instructions as for long vacations.
Set the icemaker to OFF and be sure to shut off the water
supply to the refrigerator.
