Care and Cleaning
Unplug the refrigerator and remove
food, shelf and trays. Wash inside
with warm water and baking soda
solution—about two tablespoons
of baking soda to a quart of water.
Then rinse and dry.
Don’t use cleansers such as soaps,
detergents, scouring powder or
spray cleaners—they may cause
odors inside the refrigerator.
Wash ice cube trays, drip tray and
shelf in mild detergent solution and
dry with a soft cloth.
To help prevent odors, leave an
open box of baking soda in the rear
of the refrigerator, on the shelf.
Change the box every three months.
Wipe outside of refrigerator with
a soft cloth dampened with soapy
water or Appliance Polish Wax
Cleaner (Cat. No.
available from
Appliance
Parts Marts.
Use only mild, soapy water to
clean the door gasket.
Never use acids, chemical thinner,
gasoline,
or the like for
cleaning any part of the refrigerator.
Boiling water or
may
deform or damage plastic parts.
When going on vacation. . .
For extended vacations or
absences, unplug the refrigerator
and clean the interior. To prevent
odors, leave an open box of baking
soda inside and leave the door open.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishable foods and leave the
control at regular setting. However,
if room temperature is expected to
drop below 40
follow the same
instructions as for extended
vacations.
When you move. . .
Disconnect the power cord from
wall outlet, remove food and defrost
refrigerator. Then clean and dry the
interior.
Secure all loose items such as ice
trays and drip tray by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright
position during actual moving and
in van. Refrigerator must be secured
in van to prevent movement. Protect
outside of refrigerator with blanket.
Do not wash any plastic parts
from
your refrigerator in
your automatic dishwasher.
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