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CARE & CLEANING
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at
least twice a year.
Never
use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.
Do not
wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before
cleaning.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or
gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to move the refrigerator
beyond the plumbing connections.
•
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.
•
Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
NOTE
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Turning the refrigerator temperature control to “
0
” turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical power to the
light bulb or other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator, you must unplug the power cord from the
wall outlet.
•
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive
labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or, touch the glue
residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed.
Do not remove the serial plate.
Care & Cleaning Chart
Part
W hat To Use
Tips and Precautions
Interior/Door
Liner
•
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 part.
Door Gaskets
•
Soap and water
W ipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers/Bins
•
Soap and water
Do not wash any rem ovable item s (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves
•
Soap and water
•
Glass cleaner
•
M ild liquid sprays
Allow glass to warm to room temperature before imm ersing in warm water.
Toe Grille
•
Soap and water
•
M ild liquid sprays
•
Vacuum attachm ent
Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Rem ove toe grille Vacuum backside and
wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
Exterior and
Handles
•
Soap and water
Do not use com m ercial household cleaners, am m onia, or alcohol to clean
handles.
Exterior and
Handles
(Stainless Steel
M odels Only)
•
Soap and water
•
Am m onia
•
Stainless Steel Cleaners
CAUTIO N
:
Never use CHLO RIDE 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. W ipe stubborn spots with an
am m onia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at m ost hom e im provem ent or
m ajor departm ent stores. Always follow m anufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent cross-grain
scratching. W ash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and m ild liquid
detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Condenser
Coils
(Fan-cooled
m odels only)
•
Condenser Cleaning
Brush is available from
your dealer.
•
Vacuum Cleaner
No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or
greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your hom e. If cleaning
is necessary, rem ove toe grille and use extended vacuum attachm ent and
condenser cleaning brush to rem ove dust build-up from condenser coils (see
item “J” in “NORNAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS”).
Condenser
Coils
(Air-cooled
m odels only)
•
Vacuum Cleaner
Use the dusting tool attachm ent on your vacuum to rem ove dust build-up on
the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-cooled
refrigerators only.
Defrost W ater
Pan
•
Soap and water
Som e m odels have defrost water pan located on top of com pressor at bottom
rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). W ipe water pan with dam p
cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT rem ovable.
Exterior
(
Easy Care
Stainless Steel
M odels)
•
Soap and water
•
M ild liquid sprays
CAUTIO N
: DO NOT use abrasive or stainless steel cleaners on
Easy
Care Stainless Steel M odels. It will rem ove the protective finish.
Use warm soapy water to clean Easy Care surfaces. M ild liquid sprays m ay
be used on stubborn spots.
