12
Maintenance
and
Cleaning
These
units
require
very
little
maintenance.
They
should
be
cleaned
periodically
to
keep
them
running
efficiently.
Use
the
cleaning
agents
and
suggestions
below
for
best
results.
If
¼
to
½
inch
of
frost
accumulates
around
the
condenser
tubes
or
if
the
unit
will
not
maintain
proper
temperature,
it
should
be
defrosted
per
the
procedure
on
page
14.
CLEANING
PART
CLEANING
AGENTS
TIPS
AND
PRECAUTIONS
Interior
and
Door
Liners
Soap
and
water
Baking
soda
and
water
Use
2
tablespoons
of
baking
soda
in
1
quart
of
warm
water
Be
sure
to
wring
excess
water
out
of
sponge
or
cloth
before
cleaning
around
controls,
light
bulb
or
any
electrical
parts.
Glass
Doors
(if
applicable)
Soap
and
water
Clean
the
glass
with
a
mild
detergent
and
water
on
a
soft
cloth
or
sponge.
Rinse
with
water
and
wipe
dry
Door
Gaskets
Soap
and
water
Wipe
gaskets
and
their
seating
surfaces
with
a
clean
soft
cloth
Shelves
Soap
and
water
Do
not
wash
removable
shelves
in
dishwasher
Exterior
and
Handles
Soap
and
water
Non
Abrasive
Glass
Cleaner
Do
not
use
commercial
household
cleaners,
ammonia,
or
alcohol
to
clean
handles
Use
a
soft
cloth
to
clean
smooth
handles
Do
not
use
a
dry
cloth
to
clean
smooth
handles
Stainless
Steel
Care
and
Cleaning
Use
the
proper
tools
‐
When
cleaning
your
stainless
steel
surfaces,
take
care
to
use
non
‐
abrasive
tools.
Soft
cloths
and
plastic
scouring
pads
will
not
harm
the
steel’s
passive
layer.
Stainless
steel
pads
can
also
be
used,
but
the
scrubbing
motion
must
be
in
the
directing
of
the
polishing
lines.
Clean
with
the
polish
lines
‐
Some
stainless
steels
come
with
visible
polishing
lines
or
“grain”.
When
visible
lines
are
present,
you
should
always
scrub
in
a
motion
that
is
parallel
to
them.
When
the
grain
cannot
be
seen,
play
it
safe
and
use
a
soft
cloth
or
plastic
scouring
pad.
Use
alkaline,
alkaline
chlorinated
or
non
‐
chloride
containing
cleaners
‐
While
many
traditional
cleaners
are
loaded
with
chlorides,
there
is
now
an
ever
increasing
choice
of
non
‐
chloride
cleaners.
If
you
are
not
sure
of
your
cleaner
chloride
content,
contact
your
cleaner
supplier.
If
they
tell
you
that
your
present
cleaner
contains
chlorides,
ask
if
they
have
an
alternative.
Avoid
cleaners
containing
quaternary
salts
as
they
also
can
attach
stainless
steel
and
cause
pitting
and
rusting.
