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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
CLEANING YOUR FRIDGE
To clean your fridge:
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Unplug the unit and remove anything inside.
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Wash the inside of the unit with a solution made of warm water and neutral
detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
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Use mild, soapy water to clean the door gasket.
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To ensure efficient operation, thoroughly clean the back and bottom of the
fridge.
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To clean the outside of the unit, use a mild detergent and warm water.
DEFROSTING YOUR FRIDGE
To prevent ice buildup on the inside of the fridge, it may be necessary to
defrost occasionally:
1.
Increase the temperature to 65 degrees.
2.
Wait 30 to 60 minutes.
3.
Clean up any melted frost from the bottom of the unit.
4.
Change temperature back to desired level.
If you notice an excess amount of frost buildup inside the unit, follow these
steps to remove it:
1.
Unplug the fridge.
2.
Allow frost to melt from the inside of the fridge, with the door open. If
necessary, use a plastic/rubber utensil to scrape ice from the interior
surface.
3.
Dry thoroughly before plugging it in again.
MOVING YOUR FRIDGE
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Remove anything stored inside, and remove any frost buildup.
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Securely tape down all loose parts located inside the unit.
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Turn the leveling feet up to the base in order to avoid damage.
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Tape the door shut.
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Be sure the fridge stays in an upright position during transportation.
