Electrolux EI23BC60KS8A Use And Care Manual page 29

Care and cleaning tips
Part Cleaning Agents
Interior & Door •
Liners
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Door Gaskets •
Drawers & Bins •
Glass Shelves •
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Toe Grille •
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Exterior & •
Handles
•
Exterior & •
Handles
•
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)
Vacation and moving tips
Occasion Tips
Short • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
Vacations
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only
be gone a few days.
Long • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
Vacations
• Turn the cooling system off (see Controls section for location of On/Off
button) and disconnect power cord.
• Turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors
open if necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
• If using a handcart, load from the side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
Tips and Precautions
Soap and water •
Baking soda and
water •
Soap and water •
Soap and water •
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Soap and water •
Glass cleaner
Mild liquid sprays
Soap and water •
Mild liquid sprays •
Vacuum
Soap and water •
Non abrasive glass
cleaner
•
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Soap and water •
Stainless steel
cleaners •
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Care and Cleaning
Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one
quart of warm water.
Be sure to wring excess water out of
sponge or cloth before cleaning around
controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and
tracks.
Do not wash any removable items (bins,
drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Allow glass to warm to room temperature
before immersing in warm water.
Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy
cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
Do not use commercial household cleaners
containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol to
clean handles.
Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with
bleach to clean stainless steel.
Clean stainless steel front and handles with
non-abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth.
Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
These cleaners can be purchased at most
home improvement or major department
stores. Always follow manufacturer's
instruction. Do not use household cleaners
containing ammonia or bleach.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with
grain to prevent scratching.
Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm
water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well
and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
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