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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however, clean both sections about once a month to pre-
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vent odors.
Wipe up spills immediately.
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Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning.
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CAUTION
Do not use a rough cloth or sponge when cleaning
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the interior and exterior of the refrigerator.
Do not place your hand on the bottom surface of
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the refrigerator when opening and closing.
WARNING
Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so can
result in fire, explosion, or death.
General Cleaning Tips
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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Remove all removable parts, such as shelves, crispers,
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etc.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
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in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
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Exterior
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal sur-
faces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste
wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so
the cloth will not stick)
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the refrig-
erator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water. Mix
2 tablespoons of baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda
to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely dis-
solved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.
Door Liners and Gaskets
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated deter-
gents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
refrigerator parts.
Plastic Parts (covers and panels)
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers,
or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage the
material.
Condenser Coils
Use a vacuum cleaner with an
attachment to clean the con-
denser cover and vents. Do not
remove the panel covering the
condenser coil area.
