Cleaning—Outside
The door handles and trim
be cleaned with a cloth dampened
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside
the refrigerator
with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry
is a high quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay
with a
Don’t use wax on the door handles and trim.
new-looking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with
wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year.
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent. Dry and
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner (Cat. No.
is available
polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a
from Service and Parts Centers.
soiled dishwashing 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.
Cleaning—Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the
at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator
cleaning. If this is
rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the
every
not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when
months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale
cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
freezer odors.
Use warm water and baking
solution-about a tablespoon
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart ( 1 L) water. This both cleans and
automatic dishwasher.
neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic
be
cleaned the same way. After cleaning 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
shape. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to break,
Drain opening in freezer compartment.
During yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking soda —
I teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500
of hot
(not boiling) water— through the drain line with
the help of a meat baster. This
help eliminate
odor and reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain
line, If drain becomes clogged, use a meat baster
and baking-soda-and-water solution to force the
clog
the drain line.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the
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
your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor
covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over the
power cord or
supply line (on some models).
Under Refrigerator
For most efficient operation,
you need to keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Remove the base
and either sweep away or
vacuum up dust that is readily
accessible. For best results, use a
brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most
appliance parts stores. This easy
should be done
at least once a year.
Clean the condenser coils
at least once a
(c
next
9
Summary of Contents for Side by side 19
Page 20: ......
