Vacation And Moving Tips - Electrolux EI23BC80KS Use And Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning
Care and cleaning tips
Part
Interior & Door
Liners
Door Gaskets
Drawers & Bins
Glass Shelves
Toe Grille
Exterior &
Handles
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)

Vacation and moving tips

Occasion
Short Vacations
Long Vacations
Moving
Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
• Soap and water • Use 2 (2) tablespoons of baking soda in 1 (1) quart of warm water.
• Baking soda and • Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning
water around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
• Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
• Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
• Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
• Soap and water • Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm
• Glass cleaner
water.
• Mild liquid
sprays
• Soap and water • Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
• Mild liquid • Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and
sprays dry.
• Vacuum
• Soap and water • Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia,
bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
• Non abrasive • Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
glass cleaner • Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
• Soap and water • Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless
steel.
• Stainless steel • Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water
cleaners 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.
Tips
• Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three (3) 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 (1) 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 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.