Refrigerator Care; Cleaning; To Clean Your Refrigerator; Vacation And Moving Care - Kenmore 7121 series Use And Care Manual

Cleaning

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. However, clean both sections about
once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills
immediately.
iMPorTANT: Because air circulates between both sections,
any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other.
You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors.
To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or
cover foods tightly.

REFRIGERATOR CARE

To Clean Your Refrigerator

wArNiNg: To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, disconnect the power cord
before moving or cleaning the refrigerator.
NoTe: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as
window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids,
cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or
cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior
surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic parts, interior and
door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring
pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water.
3. Clean the exterior surfaces.
Painted metal or Active finish™: Wash painted metal
exteriors with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild
detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean,
warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.
Stainless Steel: Wash stainless steel surfaces with a
clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in
warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and
dry immediately to avoid water spots.
NoTe: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the
direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
Stainless Steel Cleaner
For best cleaning results, use Kenmore Stainless Steel
Cleaner item #02240083 or equivalent. Available on
sears.com or by calling 1-844-553-6667.
4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in
normal home operating environments. If the environment
is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet
traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned
every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
• Remove the base grille. See Front Base Grille in
• Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the
• Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front
surface area of the condenser.