Care And Cleaning - Hotpoint HME02GGMWW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Care And Cleaning

CLEANING
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, always unplug
your refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning
may result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Before using cleaning products, always
read and follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings
to avoid personal injury or product damage.
General
soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe
down your refrigerator.
chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or
metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrigerator.
CAUTION
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
Door Gaskets
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to
general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and
pliable to assure a proper seal.
gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good
seal.
Defrost
DANGER
EXPLOSION HAZARD
Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant
tubing. Flammable refrigerant used. Do not use metal
instruments to defrost refrigerator. Do not puncture
refrigerant tubing.
Make sure the drip tray is in place and unplug the unit.
keep the door open and place a bowl of warm water in the
refrigerator. After defrosting, empty water from the drip tray
and wash the drip tray in warm water.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
HAZARD
Risk of Fire or Explosion. Flammable
refrigerant used. Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
To be repaired only by trained authorized service
personnel. Consult Repair Manual before attempting
to service this product. All Safety Precautions Must
be followed. Component parts shall be replaced with
like components to minimize the risk of possible
ignition due to incorrect parts or improper service.
Power Interruptions
cord from wall outlet when a power outage occurs.
When power has been restored, replug power cord to
wall outlet. If outage is for a prolonged period, inspect
refrigerator. Clean refrigerator before reusing.
Vacation and Moving Care
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from
doors open, so air can circulate inside. When moving,
system could occur.
Energy Saving Tips
• The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area
of the room, away from heat-producing appliances or
heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
• Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing
the compressor to run longer and thus increases energy
consumption. Foods that refrigerate too slowly may lose
quality or spoil.
• Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry
before placing in the refrigerator.
• The shelves should not be lined with aluminum foil, wax
paper, or paper towels. Liners interfere with cold air
time, and close the door as soon as possible.
EXPLOSION OR FIRE
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