Refrigerator Care; Cleaning; Maintenance - Haier QHE03GGM User Manual

REFRIGERATOR CARE

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
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking
soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth,
dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your
refrigerator.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine
bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or metal
scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve,
damage and/or discolor your refrigerator.
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers 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.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets
will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal.
Defrost
Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the freezer
compartment becomes 1/8" thick.
For defrosting instructions, see Defrosting on page 8.
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. Defrosting
usually takes a few hours. To defrost faster, 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
EXPLOSION OR FIRE 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
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to
thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power 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 and discard
spoiled or thawed food in freezer and refrigerator. Clean
refrigerator before reusing.
Vacation and Moving Care
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from
refrigerator and freezer, move the temperature dial to the
"Off" position and clean the refrigerator and door gaskets
according to "General Cleaning" section. Prop doors open,
so air can circulate inside. When moving, always move
the refrigerator vertically. Do not move with the unit lying
down. Possible damage to the sealed 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
in the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator forces
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
• Organize food to reduce door openings and extended
searches. Remove as many items as needed at one time, and
close the door as soon as possible.
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