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Energy saving tips.. .
You can help your refrigerator
use less electricity.
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It is a waste of electricity
to set the refrigerator
and
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Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cab-
freezer temperatures
colder than they need to be If
rnet to be sure of a good seal.
ice cream
is firm in the freezer and drinks are as
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Clean the condenser
coil regularly
cold as your family likes them, that's cold enough.
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Open
the door as few times as possible.
Think
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Make
sure Your refrigerator
is not next to a heat
about
what You need before You open the door.
source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radi-
Get everything
out at one time. Keep focds orga-
ator, or in direct sunlight.
nized so you won't have to search for what You
want. Close door as soon as fc&
is removed.
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Go ahead
and fill up the refrigerator,
but don't
overcrowd
it so air movement
is blocked.
Defrosting and cleaning your refrigerator
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The freezer compartment
in your refrigerator
should
be defrosted
whenever
frost builds
up to '/a-inch
(6 mm].
The entire refrigerator
should be cleaned
about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up.
Of course, spills should be wiped
up right away.
Defrosting
the freezer
compartment
. . .
1 Move the Run Switch to "OFF"
2 Remove food and Ice cube trays Wrap food in
newspaper
and put In a cooler to keep frozen.
3 Make sure the freezer tray damper
IS In the "A"
position
4. Place a pan of hot water in the freezer compart
ment to speed defrosting
Leave door open
5 CAUTION:
Do not use any type of electric
de-
froster
or sharp
utensils
(ice pick, knife, etc.)
to speed defrosting.
These can cause damage.
Scrape with plastic window scraper
6 Replace
hot water every 10 to 15 mrnutes
7 Soak up defrost water with a cloth or sponge
"A" position
for normal
cooling
and defrosting.
a
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Empty defrost water from freezer tray. (Pull out to
stops, lift front slightly. pull out the rest of the way)
Clean compartment
and freezer tray with a solu-
tion of two tablespoons
(26 g) of baking soda and
one quart (.95 I) of warm water Rinse well and dry
Replace
food and Ice cube trays.
Move the Run Swatch to RUN
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