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36 Care and Cleaning
Vacation and moving tips
Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas of
your refrigerator.
Occasion
Short Vacations
Long Vacations
Moving
Care and cleaning tips
Part
Interior &
Door Liners
Door Gaskets • Soap and water
Drawers &
Bins
Glass Shelves • Soap and water
Toe Grille
Exterior &
Handles
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
Tips
•
Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
•
Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
•
Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you
will only be gone a few days.
•
Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
•
Turn the cooling system off (see "Controls" section for location
of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord.
•
Turn water supply valve to closed position.
•
Clean interior thoroughly.
•
Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up.
Block doors open if necessary.
•
Remove all food and ice.
•
If using a handcart, load from the side.
•
Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
•
Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
• Soap and water
• Baking soda and
water
• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays
• Soap and water
• Mild liquid sprays
• Vacuum
• Soap and water
• Non abrasive glass
cleaner
• Soap and water
• Stainless steel
cleaners
• Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one
quart of warm water.
• Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or
cloth before cleaning around controls, LED light
or any electrical part.
• Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
• Do not wash any removable items (bins,
drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
• Allow glass to warm to room temperature before
immersing in warm water.
• Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
• Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or
sponge. Rinse and dry.
• Do not use commercial household cleaners
containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean
handles.
• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to
clean stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-
abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with
clean water and a soft cloth.
• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
These cleaners can be purchased at most home
improvement or major department stores. Always
follow manufacturer's instruction. Do not use
household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
• NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to
prevent scratching.
• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water
and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe
dry with a clean soft cloth.
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