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Energy-Saving Tips
e Don't open the doors more often than necessary.
o Close the doors as soon as possible,
particularly
in
hot, humid weather.
o Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position
unless moisture
forms on the cabinet in hot, humid
weather.
o Be sure the doors are closed tightly, Before leaving
the house or retiring
for the night, check to be sure
the doors haven't been left open accidentally.
o Store only those foods requiring
refrigeration
in
your refrigerator.
o Wipe moisture
from bottles and cartons before
putting them in the refrigerator.
• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture
buildup
inside the refrigerator.
o If you turn the controls to the coldest position
for
quick chilling
or freezing,
be sure to turn them back
to regular
settings_
o Don't overcrowd
your refrigerator.
Overcrowding
can require extra electrical
energy to keep
everything
cool,
Care and Cleaning
Outside
The ice dispenser
spill
shelf should be wiped dry
immediately
to prevent spotting.
Water left on the
shelf may leave deposits
that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted
vinegar,
You can also use a
paste of non-precipitating
water softener
(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 soaking
time is adequate.
Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim
can be 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.
Keep the flnlsh
clean.
Wipe with a 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. They
may leave a residue that can harm the paint. Do not
use scouring
pads, powdered
cleaners,
bleach or
cleaners containing
bleach because these products
can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
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Protect the paint finish.
The outside of the
refrigerator
has a high quality, baked-on
paint finish.
With proper care, it ,will stay new-looking
and rust-free
for years° Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when
the refrigerator
is new and then at least twice a year°
Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments
at least once a year. 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
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, vegetable
drawers
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
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors.
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Do not wash any plastlc parts from your
refrigerator
in your automatic
dishwasher.
Condenser
The condenser
is located behind the base grille.
For most efficient
operation,
you need to keep the
condenser
clean. Turn temperature
control to OFF°
Remove the base grille
(see page 3)_ Sweep
away or vacuum dust
that is readily
accessible
on condenser
coils, then
turn the control back ono
For best results, use a
brush specially
designed
for this purpose. It is
available
at your Sears store or service center. This
easy cleaning
operation
should be done at least
once a year.
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_
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