Kenmore 7817 - 20.6 cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 18

Keep yourrefrigerator and freezer clean toprevent odor b uild-up. Wipe upanyspills immediately andclean both sections atleast
twice ayear. Never u seany type ofscouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners orstrong a lkaline solutions onanysurface. Donot
wash anyremovable parts inadishwasher.
Always unplug the electrical power cord from the waft outlet before cleaning.
Care & Cleaning Chart
Part What To Use Tips and Precautions
Interior/Door • Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to wring
Liner • Baking soda and water excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light
bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers/Bins • Soap and water Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves • Soap and water Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille • Soap and water Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille Vacuum backside and wipe
• Mild liquid sprays with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
• Vacuum attachment
Exterior and • Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean handles.
Handles
Exterior and
Handles
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)
Condenser Coils
(Fan-cooled
models only)
• Soap and water
• Ammonia
• Stainless Steel Cleaners
• Condenser Cleaning Brush is
available from your dealer.
• Vacuum Cleaner
Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and a
dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Wipe stubborn spots with an
ammonia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major
department stores. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent cross-grain scratching.
Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well,
and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or greasy
conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If cleaning is necessary,
remove toe grille and use extended vacuum attachment and condenser cleaning
brush to remove dust build-up from condenser coils (see item "J" in "NORNAL
OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS").
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Condenser Coils • Vacuum Cleaner Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust build-up on the
(Air-cooled models condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-cooled
only) refrigerators only.
Defrost Water Pan • Soap and water Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at bottom rear
of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). Wipe water pan with damp cloth.
NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable.
Exterior
(Easy Care
Stainless Steel
Models)
Use warm soapy water to clean Easy Care surfaces. Mild liquid sprays may be
used on stubborn spots.
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