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re and Cleaning
Built-In
H_/rigerator,s
Cleaning
the
condgTIs_"
There
is no need
fl)r routine
condenser
cleanings
in normal
home
operating
environments.
However,
in environments
that mav be particularly
dusty
or greas>
the condenser
should
be cleaned
(at least
annually)
tot efficient
refl'igerator
operation.
To clean
the condenser:
WARNING:
The condenser
fins have sharp
edges.
Wear
a long-sleeved
shirt
and gloves to safely
clean
the condenser.
1. Turn
off tile
power
at tile circuit
breaker
or fllse
box.
Wait
about
30 minutes
for
tile coildeiisei"
ai'ea
to cool,
Raise tile grille
panel
at tile top of tile
refl'igerator
to reach
the condenser.
The
condenser
fins have sharp
edges.
Wear a long-sleeved
shirt
and gloves
to safely
clean
the condenser.
The
condenser
is located
at the very back
of tile machine
compartment
on tile right
behind
the compressor.
The condenser
fins are not visible
fl'om tile fl'ont.
Condenser location
3. To clean
tile
condense_;
reach
back
through
the
middle
section
of the
machine
compartment
to tile
right
with
a soli
bristle
brush
and
loosen
dust
and
lint
on tile
condenser
fins,
4. Use
a _ac/itlin
hose
to i'elllO;e
soil,
5. Reconnect
power
at tile
fllse
box
or circuit
breaker.
PreI)aring
jbr vacation
For
long
vacations
or
absences,
Yell/ove
food
and
shut
off power
to tile
refl'igerator
at tile
fllse
box
or circuit
breaker.
Clean
tile
interior
(see
Cleaning{" In,side).
i,eave
doors
open.
For shorter
vacations,
rein ove perishable
fi)ods
and leave controls
at regular
settings.
However;
if the room
temperature
is expected
to drop
below
60°F (l 6°C), fidlow tile same
instructions
as fi)r hmg w_cations.
Set the icemaker
power
switch
to the O (off)
position
and be sure to shut
off tile water
supply
to the refl'igerator.
Prel)aring
to
17IOV#
Secure
all loose
items
such as grille,
shelves
and drawers
by taping
them
securely
in place
to
I)I'e'_ellt
dalllage,
,
Be sure
the refrigerator
stays in an upright
position
during moving.
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