The Refrigerator; Care And Cleaning - AMERICANA 49-60658 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning ot the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handlesand trim >n some models). Clean
with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a
soft cloth.
Keepthe outsideclean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dalnpened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
The stainlesssteel panelsand doorhandles (on some models)
can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless
steel.
Donot wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishcloth or wet
towel. Thesemay leavea residuethat canerodethe paint.
Donot usescouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
containingbleachbecause these productscanscratchand
weakenthe paintfinish.
Cleaning the inside
To help prevent odors, legate an open box of baking soda in
tile fresh flood and freezer compartlnents.
Unplugthe refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excessmoisture out of sponge
or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls.
[se warm water and baldng soda solution about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and
wipe dr?:
After cleaning tile door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This
helps keep the gaskets froln sticking and bending out of
shape.
Avoidcleaningcold glassshelves(onsomemodels)with hotwater
because the extremetemperaturedifferencemaycausethemto
break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumping temperedglass can
causeit to shatter.
Donot wash anyplastic refrigeratorparts in the dishwasher.
Condenser
There is no need %r routine
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Cleaning the condenser coils.
condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments.
However, in environlnents that
may be particularly dus b or
greas> the condenser should
be cleaned periodically for
efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean tile condenser, turn tile temperature control dial to
0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brusil specially designed for tills
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
Moving the Refrigerator
Be carefifl when moving tile refrigerator away from
tile wall. All b_pes of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those wittl elnbossed
SUF_h_I Ce S.
Turn die leveling legs at each front corner of tile refrigerator
counterclocl_vise until the rollers support
the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in. Moving
the refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage
to the floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushingthe refrigeratorback,makesureyoudon't roll over
the powercordor icemakersupplyline (on somemodels).
After rolling tile refrigerator back into place, turn tile legs
clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator.
Light Bulb Replacement
To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from
its electrical outlet, unscrew tile bulb when cool and replace
it with an appliance bulb of the same or lower wattage.
Turningthe control to the 0 positiondoesnot removepowerto
the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, relnove %od and unplug the
refrigerator. Move the telnperature control dial to the {1
position, and clean the interior with a baking soda solution
of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (l
liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
Move the feeler arm to tile STOP(up) position and
shut off the water supply to tile refrigerator.
If tile teinperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified
servicer drain tile water supply system (on SOllle models) to
prevent serious properD _ dalnage
due to flooding
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose iteins such as grille, shehes and drawers by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be surethe refrigeratorstays in an uprightpositionduring moving.