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MAINTENANCE
SAVING ENERGY
MAINTENANCE
Unplug the refrigerator before performing maintenance.
WARNING
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Cleaning the refrigerator
Keep the refrigerator clean by wiping away dust, spilled foods, and other residue as soon as you notice them. In addition, we recommend that you perform a detailed
cleaning of all parts (including those not visually accessible) at least once a year.
Do not use any of the following products when cleaning the refrigerator, as these products might scratch or discolor the refrigerator’ s doors, surface coating, and plastic and glass parts.
Be sure to check the labels of cleaning agents and ensure they are safe for use on refrigerators.
If cooking oil, soup, or some other liquid gets on any part of the refrigerator, wipe it off immediately to prevent damage or discoloration of the refrigerator part.
Do not wipe off the lubricant on the slide rails of containers/drawers or on the surfaces in contact with the slide rails. (This lubricant conforms to Japan’ s food hygiene law.)
If you attach magnets or suction cups to the refrigerator doors or other parts, the magnets or suction cups might leave a mark on the surface of the refrigerator.
If you unplug the power cord, some control panel settings might be reset. After plugging in the power cord, check the settings.
NOTES
Once or twice a year
Door gaskets
Clean the gaskets thoroughly, as they can become
dirty easily.
Once a month
Wet a sponge or dishcloth in warm
water, and wipe off the door gaskets.
Door surfaces
If there is residue from adhesive tape on
the glass surface, rub the residue with
an eraser and then wipe off the residue
by using a dry dishcloth.
Wet a sponge or dishcloth
in warm water. Wipe down
the surfaces and then dry
them by using a dry
dishcloth.
Shelves
For details on how to
remove shelves :
Wet a sponge or dishcloth
in warm water, and wipe
off each shelf.
Back and bottom surface of the refrigerator
Once or twice a year
Remove the leg covers. Lift the
adjustable mounts off the floor
and pull the refrigerator toward you.
Then, clean the back and bottom surface
of the refrigerator.
Containers and trays
If you wash the lower container of the vegetable compartment, turn the container
over to let excess water run out. Then, dry the container thoroughly. Do not use a
toothbrush, scrubbing brush, or other instrument with long bristles to clean the
containers or trays, as such instruments might scratch or otherwise damage the
containers, trays, or moisture-retention unit.
For details on how to remove containers and trays:
Note: Ensure the platinum catalyst does not get wet.
Wet a sponge or dishcloth in warm
water, and wipe off each container
and tray.
Once a month
Once every three months
Drip pan
Wet a sponge or dishcloth in warm
water, and clean the drip pan.
Once every three months
Once a month
If the liquid has accumulated
in the drip pan or the pan is
dirty, wipe the pan clean.
Power plug
For details on preventing fires and
electric shock:
Unplug the power plug, and then wipe it
clean with a dry dishcloth.
Alkaline or weak-alkaline kitchen cleaning agents
(any non-neutral cleaning agent), glass cleaners, chlorine bleach
Hot water
Polishing powder,
powdered soap
Scrubbing brushes, polishing sponges,
chemical sponges (dry cleaning sponges
Benzene, paint thinner,
alcohol
Due to the convection of air, the back of the refrigerator attracts dust and dirt. If the floor is
easily scratched, put a board or similar item under the refrigerator to protect the floor.
If you are concerned about the loud vibration noise, condensation behind the refrigerator due to
high humidity, or the discoloration or staining of the wall or wallpaper behind the refrigerator,
leave
at least 2 centimeters
of space between the refrigerator and the back wall.
Drip pan
P.38-41
P.62
P.63
