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Care and Cleaning

wiped dry immediately to prevent
spotting, if excessive spills occur.
Water left on the shelf may leave
deposits that you can remove by
soaking them with undiluted vinegar.
You can also use a mixture of one
teaspoon ofa non-precipitating water
(such as Calgon brand) and
water, or one teaspoon of citric acid
powder per pint of hot tap water.
Soak until the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse away.
Usually 30 minutes of soaking time
is adequate. Avoid using wax on the
spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim
cleaned with a cloth dampened with
a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don't wax handles or trim.
Wipe with a
Keep the finish clean.
clean cloth, lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish
with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not
wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel.
These may leave a residue that can
damage the paint.
Do not use
scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach, or cleaners containing
bleach, because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
The finish
Protect the paint finish.
on the outside of the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new,
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No. WRWX0216) is available
from Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.
Clean the inside of the fresh food
and freezer compartment
once a year. Unplug 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 of
baking soda to a quart of water,
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator–-
including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin
and all plastic parts—can be
cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other
abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave
an open box of baking soda in
the rear of the refrigerator, on the
top shelf. Change the box every
three months. An open box of
can be
baking soda in the freezer will
absorb stale freezer odors.
Do not wash any of your
refrigerator's plastic parts in
your automatic dishwasher.
Behind refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight
in. Moving your refrigerator in a
side direction may result in damage
to your floor covering or refrigerator.
For most efficient operation, you
need to keep the condenser clean.
Turn temperature control to OFF.
Remove the base grille, see page 4.
Sweep away or vacuum dust that is
at least
appliance parts stores. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
at least once a year.
Lamp bulb replacement
A light bulb and socket are located at
the top of the fresh food compartment
opposite the temperature control
panel, and in the upper left corner
of the freezer compartment behind a
removable shield. To replace either
bulb, unplug refrigerator from its
electrical outlet, unscrew bulb
when cool, and replace with similar
size bulb.
When you goon vacation
For extended vacations or
absences, remove food and shut off
power to the refrigerator. Clean the
interior with baking soda solution
of one tablespoon of soda to one
quart of water. Wipe
odors, leave open box of baking soda
in refrigerator. Leave doors open.
For shorter vacations, remove
perishable
at regular settings. However, if room
temperature is expected to drop
below 60°F., follow same instructions
as for extended vacations. Move
(up) position and be sure to shut
off water supply to refrigerator.
When you move
Disconnect power cord from wall
outlet, remove all food, and clean
and dry the interior.
loose items
and storage pans, by taping them
securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in
in van. Refrigerator must be secured
in van to prevent movement. Protect
the outside of the refrigerator with
a blanket.
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dry. To prevent
foods and leave controls
Secure all
such as grille, shelves
upright
during actual moving and