Kenmore 139.20153510, Use & Care Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Unit
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Turn the temperature control to "0," unplug the unit, and remove the food and shelf.
Clean the water with dry cloth when the frost turns into water.
• Wash the inside surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution
should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to one quart of water.
• Wash the shelf and tray with a mild detergent solution.
• The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
• Wring excess water out of the sponge or cloth before cleaning the area of the
controls or any electrical parts.
• Wash the outside cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and
wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
CAUTION:
Do not use boiling water because it may damage the plastic parts. In addition, never
use a sharp or metallic instrument to remove frost as it may damage the cooling
system and will void the warranty. We recommend using a plastic scraper to remove
any frost build-up.
CAUTION:
Failure to unplug the unit could result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Electrical Power Source Failures
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the
temperature of your unit if you minimize the number of times the door is opened. If
the power is going to be off for a longer period of time, you need to take the proper
steps to protect your food.
Remove all food to another suitable storage location such
as an ice chest or other refrigerator.
Vacation Time
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Short vacation
:
Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
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Long vacation
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If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food
and unplug the power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor
and mold growth, leave the door open slightly, blocking it open if necessary.
Energy Saving tips
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Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the unit. Overloading the
unit forces the compressor to run longer.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the
unit. This cuts down on frost build up inside the unit.
• Unit wire rack should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax paper or paper towels.
Liners interfere with cold air circulation, making the unit less efficient.
• Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove
as many items as needed at one time and close the door as soon as possible.