Care And Cleaning; General Cleaning Tips; Outside; Inside Walls - Kenmore 7873 - Elite 24.7 cu. Ft. Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Use And 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. Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for
removal instructions.
• 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.
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 it does not scratch the surfaces of the
refrigerator.
& CAUTION: While cleaning the inside, DO NOT spray water
on surfaces.
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
refrigerator parts.
PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)
Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage the material.
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CONDENSER COILS
Remove Back cover.
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.
LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Electric Shock Hazard
Before replacing a Compartment Lamp, 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: Some models have LED interior lighting and service
should be performed by a qualified technician.
To change Refrigerator Compartment Lamp
1. Unplug Refrigerator, or disconnect power at the circuit
breaker.
2. Release 2 screws.
3. Hold both ends with your both hands and pull it downward
to remove it.
• When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the
electrical source and reset the controls (Thermostat,
Refrigerator Control, and or Freezer Control, depending on
the model) to the desired setting.