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CARE & CLEANING
Care and cleaning tips
Vacation and moving tips
Part
Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior &
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 &
Bins
•
Soap and water
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Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
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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 alcohol to clean handles.
•
Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
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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 dishcloth. 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.
Occasion Tips
Short
Vacations
•
Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
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Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
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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.
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Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button)
and disconnect power cord.
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Turn water supply valve to closed position.
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Clean interior thoroughly.
•
Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if
necessary.
Moving
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Remove all food and ice.
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If using a handcart, load from the side.
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Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
•
Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
