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Use & Care Guide
Care and Cleaning
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death,
disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning.
After cleaning,
reconnect power.
Cleaning the Outside
Legend Molded Polymer
Panel (Models 3065/3165)
Circuit breakers must be shut off before clean-
ing.
Using a damp cloth and mild dishwashing
detergent, wipe surface lightly. Dry and polish with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe panel with a soiled
dishcloth or wet towel, these may leave residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, or bleach because
these products can scratch, and/or weaken the
paint. Wring excess water from sponge or cloth to
avoid excess moisture, especially when cleaning
in vicinity of switches, lights or controls.
Classic Painted / Nickel
plated surfaces
(Models 3015/ 3115)
Circuit breakers must be shut off before clean-
ing.
Using a damp cloth and mild dishwashing
detergent, wipe surface lightly. Dry and polish with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe panel with a soiled
dishcloth or wet towel, these may leave residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, or bleach because
these products can scratch, and/or weaken the
paint. Wring excess water from sponge or cloth
to avoid excess moisture, especially when clean
-
ing in vicinity of switches, lights or controls. Harsh
abrasives and cleaning powders are unnecessary
and should never be used. Nickel may be cleaned
with any non abrasive chrome and metal polish or
regular Windex and a soft cloth.
(
Note
: when using Windex, be sure to wipe it at
once, if left standing on the nickel surface some
etching and/or permanent streaking may occur) If
any acid based food or liquid, such as lemon juice or
tomato juice, is spilled on the refrigerator, wipe it at
once to prevent staining.
Door Gaskets (all models):
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Do not use
metal or plastic-textured scouring pads. Use warm,
soapy water and a soft, clean cloth or sponge.
Removing Odors From
Refrigerator
1. Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFF.
2. Disconnect power to the refrigerator.
3. Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior,
drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the
instructions on page 20 and 21.
4. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with
a soft, clean cloth.
5. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Discard
spoiled or expired items.
6. Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly sealed
containers to prevent recurring odours.
7. Reconnect power to refrigerator and return food to
refrigerator.
8. Allow the refrigerator to cool.
9. After 24 hours, check if odor has been
eliminated.
If odor is still present:
1. Remove drawers and place on top shelf of
refrigerator.
2. Pack refrigerator and freezer sections – including
doors – with crumpled sheets of black and white
newspaper.
3. Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled
newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator
compartments.
4. Close doors and let stand 24 to 48 hours.
WARNING
