Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 3639557820 Owner's Manual

Care and Cleaning
Outside
The Convenience Center door-Important-use a damp
cloth to clean the outside surface of this door Do not wax
the Convenience Center door_
Electronic alert and diagnostic system panels° Clean
the panels on the outside and inside of the freezer
compartment door with a soft, clean cloth lightly
dampened with water. Do not use cleaning sprays or
large amounts of water-the liquid can run down and
damage the control mechanisms.
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting._ Water left on
the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar_ You can also use a paste of
non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand)
and water, or one teaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid powder
per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water.. Soak until the deposit
disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away
Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate Avoid
using wax on the spill shelf and trim
The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are
waxed every few months. Use a household wax such as
Pledge brand or jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil
will then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or
a non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent_ Dry' and polish with a clean, soft
cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These may leave a
residue that can harm the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and weaken
the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the
refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish., With
proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for
years, Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the
refrigerator is new, and then at least twice a year
The dispenser pad (on some models) can be cleaned
by using a warm water and baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon ( t 5 ml) of baking soda to a quart ( 1 L) of
water, Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry_
Inside
Convenience Center compartment door-inside.
Wipe up spills right away Use one tablespoon (I 5 ml)
of baking soda in one quart (1 L) of water to clean the
inside door surface, convenience center bin and inside
access door Rinse, wipe dry
The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors
should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring
excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning
around switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-about one
tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda to one quart ( 1 L} of
water_ This both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
Other refrigerator parts-including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts-
can be cleaned the same way,. Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners, Door gaskets are
factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge side If
the lubricant is excessive, wipe it off but leave a thin film on
the gasket to help insure a proper hinge-side seal, When
you clean the door gaskets, relubricate them
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break..
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda
in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the
box every three months In addition, put an open box of
baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors,
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
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Handi Dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher, or by hand with liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. You can remove stains by soaking
them in a bleach-and-water solution-one part chlorine
bleach to three parts water. (Stubborn stains may require
two or more hours of soaking.) Use a plastic scouring
pad to remove burned-on soil.. Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners.
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