Hotpoint HSM25GFRESA Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 11

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. . Hatpointcom
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (on some models)
heneath the grille, should be wiped dry. Water
left in this area may leave deposits. Remove
the deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or become loose enough to rinse away.
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, open the freezer door part
w,ay to prevent dispensing of ice or water
when cleaning. Clean with w_arm water and
baking soda solution--about a tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
of watel: Rinse thoroughly and wipe diT.
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy wamn DI7
with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance w_axor mild liquid dish detergent.
Dl T and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipethe refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These may leavea residue
that can erodethepaint. Donot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
coma#ringbleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
TOhelp prevent odors,leave an open box of
baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both
cleans and neun'alizes odors. Rinse and
wipe dlT.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of" petroleum jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side. This helps keep the
gaskets from sticking and bending out of
shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking
soda--1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups
(500 ml) of hot (not boiling) w-ater--
through the drain line with the help of a
meat hasten This will help eliminate odor
and reduce the likelihood of a clogged
drain line. If drain becomes clogged, use a
meat baster and baking soda solution to
fbrce the clog through the drain line.
Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelveswith hot water
becausethe extremetemperaturedifference
may causethem to break.Handleglass shelves
carefully.Bumpingtempered glass cancauseit
to shatter.
Donot washanyplasticrafrigeratorparts in
the dishwashe_
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