Care and Cleaning
Stainless Steel Refrigerator
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Under
refrigerator
For most efficient operation, you need to keep
the area under the refrigerator clean. Remove
the base grille and either sweep away or vacuum
up dust that is readily accessible. For best
results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts
stores. This easy cleaning operation should be
done at least once a year.
To remove the base grille,
open both doors,
grasp the bottom of the grille and pull it out.
To replace base grille,
line up the clips on the
back of the grille with the openings in the base
plate and push the grille forward until it snaps
into place.
Clean the condenser
coils at least once a year.
Behind
refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your
refrigerator away from the wall. All types of
floor coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with embossed
surfaces. Pull the refrigerator straight out and
return it to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to your floor covering
or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sure you don’t roll over the power cord or
icemaker supply line (on some models).
Preparing
for vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food
and unplug the refrigerator. Move the control
to “0,” and clean the interior with a baking
soda solution of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (1 l) of
water. Leave the doors open.
Move the icemaker feeler arm (on some
models) to the STOP (up) position and shut
off the water supply to the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing,
have a qualified servicer drain the water supply
system (on some models) to prevent serious
property damage due to flooding.
Preparing
to move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves
and drawers by taping them securely in place
to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright
position during moving.
