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Storing Food
Fresh Food Storage
•
Keep the fresh food compartment
between 34° F and 40° F with an
optimum temperature of 37° F.
•
Avoid overcrowding the appliance shelves,
which reduces air circulation and causes
uneven cooling.
Fruits and Vegetables
•
Store fruits and vegetables in crisper drawers,
where trapped moisture helps preserve food
quality for longer time periods.
•
Wash items and remove excess water.
•
Wrap any items that have strong odors or
high moisture content.
Meat
•
Wrap raw meat and poultry separately
and securely to prevent leaks and
contamination of other foods or surfaces.
• Use the deli drawer to store meat/poultry
for short-term storage. Any meat to be kept
longer than two (2) days should be frozen.
Other Food Storage
•
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator or
blocking cold air vents. Doing so causes
the
refrigerator
to run
longer and
use more
energy.
•
Cover
foods
and wipe
containers
dry before
placing them in the unit. This cuts down on
moisture build-up inside the unit.
•
Organize the appliance to reduce door
openings. Remove as many items as
needed at one time and close the door as
soon as possible.
•
Do not place a hot container directly on
a cold shelf. Remember, such an extreme
temperature change may damage the glass.
Do Not block
Air Flow From
Air Baffle
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.
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.
•
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.
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.
•
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.
