Care And Cleaning; General Cleaning Tips; Outside; Inside Walls - Kenmore 7840 - 23.0 cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Use & Care Manual

Explosion Hazard
Use non-flammable 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 prevent odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
GENERAL CLEANING TIPS
" Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
• Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
• Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
• Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
OUTSIDE
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal
surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or
auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
For products with a stainless steel exterior, use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
Note: Avoid door surface contact with chemical products
that contain Phosphate or Chlorine.
INSIDE WALLS (allow freezer to warm up so
cloth won't stick)
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g
soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is
completely dissolved so does it not scratch the surfaces
of the refrigerator.
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum plastic parts.
PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)
Do not use paper towels, window sprays, abrasive
cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or
damage the material.
CONDENSER COILS
Remove grille base. (See the grille base section)
Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean condenser coils.
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be
cleaned as often as every other month.
Replace grille base.
COVER BACK
NOTE: Back cover should only be removed by a
qualified technician.
COVER
Clean the vents on the back BACK
cover. Use a vacuum cleaner
with the brush attachment,
at least twice a year to keep
your refrigerator working
efficiently.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Electrical Shock Hazard
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, either unplug
the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker
or fuse box.
NOTE: Moving the control to the OFF position
does not remove power to the light circuit.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be
sure to replace the bulb with one of 60 watts and the
same size and shape.
NOTE: The light bulbs wil turn off if door is left open for
seven continuous minutes. Shutting door for one second
will make light bulbs to come back on.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
2. Remove refrigerator shelves.
3. Release the hooks on both ends of the light shield and
pull the shield down to remove it.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise.
5. Assembly is the reverse order of disassembly.
1
24