Refrigerator Care; Cleaning; Lights - Haier HRT18RCW Installation And User Manual

REFRIGERATOR CARE

CLEANING

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automat-
ically. However, clean both sections about once a month to
avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
Because air circulates between both sections, any odors
formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid
odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods
tightly.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not use harsh chemicals, ammonia, chlorine bleach,
concentrated detergent, solvents, abrasives or metal
scouring pads to clean your product inside or out. They
• Do not wash any parts in a dishwasher.
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers
with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers
may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or
impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to
shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal.
Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when
removing them to avoid dropping.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug your appliance or disconnect power before
cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock or
personal injury.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Using a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
dissolved in warm water, wash removable parts and the
interior surfaces. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
3. Clean the exterior surfaces.
Painted metal: Wash painted metal exteriors with a
clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm
water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry
immediately to avoid water spots.
Stainless steel: Stainless steel is corrosion resistant
and not corrosion-proof. To help avoid corrosion of
your stainless steel, wash stainless steel surfaces with a
clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm
water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry
immediately to avoid water spots.
NOTE: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the
direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
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4. Clean the door gaskets every 3 months. Using a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent dissolved in
warm water, wash the gaskets. Rinse well and dry thor-
oughly. Lightly apply petroleum jelly to the hinge side of
the gaskets to keep the gasket pliable and assure a good
seal.
NOTE: Clean gaskets will maintain a better seal than dirty
gaskets.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

LIGHTS

Depending on your model, the lights in the refrigerator and
freezer compartments may use either LED blocks (modules),
LED bulbs or incandescent bulbs. Follow the instructions
IMPORTANT:
• Some LED replacement bulbs are not recommended for
wet/damp environments. The refrigerator and freezer
are considered to be wet/damp environments. If using a
brand of LED bulb other than the recommended LED bulb,
before installation, read and follow all instructions on the
LED packaging.
• If an incandescent bulb is used to replace an LED bulb, use
only incandescent bulbs for household appliances with a
maximum wattage as follows:
Type Upper
Refrigerator
Light
Incandescent 40 Watt Daylight
Light Bulb appliance bulb
with medium
base (1 or 2 bulbs
depending on
model)
LED Bulb 5 Watt (or 40
Watt Incandes-
cent equivalent)
LED bulb with
medium base
LED Lighting If your refrigerator is equipped with LED
Blocks lighting blocks, these lights are designed
to last for the life of your refrigerator.
However, if the lights stop operating,
replacement.
Refrigerator
Crisper and
Freezer Light
(on some models)
25 Watt appliance
bulb with candelabra
base
1.2 Watt (or 25 Watt
Incandescent equiv-
alent) LED bulb w/
candelabra base
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