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CARE AND CLEANING
Care and cleaning tips
Part
Cleaning agents Tips and Precautions
Interior and
door liners
●Soap and water
●Baking soda
and water
● Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water.
● Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around
controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door gaskets
●Soap and water ●Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers and
bins
●Soap and water ● Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
● Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass
shelves
●Soap and water
●Glass cleaner
●Mild liquid
sprays
● Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.
Toe grille
●Soap and water
●Mild liquid
sprays
●Vacuum
● Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
● Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
Exterior &
handles
●Soap and water
●Non abrasive
glass cleaner
● Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or alco
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hol to clean handles.
● Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
● Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior &
handles
(stainless
steel models
only)
●Soap and water
●Stainless steel
cleaners
●
Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
● Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and a dish
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cloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
● Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at
most home improvement or major department stores. Always follow manufacturer’s
instruction. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
● NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.
● Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well
and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Vacation and moving tips
Occasion
Tips
Short vacations
● Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
● Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
● Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone a few days.
Long vacations
● Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
● Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button) and disconnect
power cord.
● Turn water supply valve to closed position.
● Clean interior thoroughly.
● Leave doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.
Moving
● Remove all food and ice.
● If using a handcart, load from the side.
● Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
● Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
