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Cleaning
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid
buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT: 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.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing
petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh
cleaning tools.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
4. On some models, wash glass door panels with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
NOTES:
Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or
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other objects. Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the
glass may weaken its structure, causing an increased risk
of breakage at a later date.
Do not close the doors until all shelves, drawers and bins
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are in place.
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REFRIGERATOR CARE
5. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal
6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the
bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage. Replacement
bulbs are available from your dealer.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove light shield when applicable.
3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
4. Replace light shield when applicable.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
home operating environments. If the environment is
particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in
the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to
3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
Remove the base grille.
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Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,
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the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area
of the condenser.
Replace the base grille when finished.
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Changing the Light Bulbs
The dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed.
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All other lights require a 40-watt bulb.
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NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
shape and wattage.
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