25
Care and Cleaning
Removing Odors From Refrigerator
• Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFF.
• Disconnect power to the refrigerator.
• Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and
gaskets according to the instructions (see page 24).
• Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic
bristle brush. Let stand for five minutes. Rinse surfaces with warm water.
Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
• Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Discard spoiled or expired
items.
• Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent
recurring odors.
• Reconnect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator.
• Allow the refrigerator to cool.
• After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.
If odor is still present:
• Remove drawers and place on top shelf of refrigerator.
• Pack refrigerator and freezer sections – including doors – with crumpled
sheets of black and white newspaper.
• Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled newspaper in both
freezer and refrigerator compartments.
• Close doors and let stand 24 to 48 hours.
Energy Saving Tips
• Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation
around food and causes refrigerator to run longer.
• Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time. This
overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling.
• Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling as shelf liners.
This decreases air flow and causes refrigerator to run less efficiently.
• A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently.
• Locate refrigerator in coolest part of room. Avoid areas of direct
sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or other heat producing
appliances. If this is not possible, isolate exterior by using a section of
cabinet or an added layer of insulation.
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to cleaning
instructions. This will assure that door seals properly and refrigerator
runs efficiently.
• Take time to organize items in refrigerator to reduce time that door is
open.
24
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can
cause severe personal injury or
death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After
cleaning, connect power.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe the following:
• Read and follow manufacturer’s
directions for all cleaning
products.
• Do not place bins, shelves, or
accessories in dishwasher.
Cracking or warping of
accessories may result.
PART
DO NOT USE
DO
Cabinet Interior
Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Use 4 tablespoons of
Ammonia
baking soda dissolved in
Chlorine Bleach
1 quart (1 liter) warm soapy
Concentrated detergents
water. Rinse surfaces with clean
Metal or plastic-textured
warm water and dry immediately
scouring pads
to avoid water spots.
Stainless Steel Parts
Abrasive or harsh cleaners
Use warm soapy water
*NOTE: Damage to
Ammonia
and a soft, clean cloth
stainless steel finish due
Chlorine Bleach
or sponge. Rinse with
to improper use of
Concentrated detergents
clean warm water and dry
cleaning products is
Metal or plastic-textured
immediately to avoid
not covered under the
scouring pads
water spots
product warranty
Vinegar-based cleaners
Citrus-based cleaners
Door Gaskets
Metal or plastic-textured
Use warm, soapy water and a
scouring pads
soft, clean cloth or sponge.
Apply a light film of petroleum
jelly to keep pliable.
Condenser Coil
Anything other than a
Use a vacuum cleaner
Remove base grille to access vacuum cleaner
hose nozzle
Condenser Fan Outlet
Use vacuum cleaner hose
See back of refrigerator
nozzle with brush attachment
Accessories
A dishwasher
Follow removal and
shelves, bins, drawers, etc.
installation instructions from
appropriate section. Allow
items to adjust to room
temperature. Dilute mild
detergent and use a soft clean
cloth or sponge for cleaning.
Use a plastic bristle brush to get
into crevices. Rinse with clean
warm water. Dry glass and clear
items immediately to avoid
spots
Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
