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Care & Cleaning
Protecting Your Investment
Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and
clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year.
• Remove adhesive labels by hand. Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance
surface.
• Do not remove the serial plate. Removal of your serial plate voids your warranty.
• Before moving your refrigerator, raise the anti-tip brackets so the rollers will work correctly. This will prevent the floor from
being damaged.
Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas of your refrigerator.
• Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners, or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
• Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
• Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Occasion
Tips
Short Vacations
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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
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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.
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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.
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Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
IMPORTANT
If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply system. Failure
to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform
this operation.
CAUTION
• Pull the refrigerator straight out to move it. Shifting it from side to side may damage flooring. 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.
NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do
not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials.
NOTE
If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components will continue until you
unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
