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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning
the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models), Clean
with a cloth dampened
with soapy water, Dry with a
soft cloth,
Keep the outside clean, Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened
with kitchen appliance
wax or mild liquid dish
detergent,
Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth,
The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some
models) can be cleaned with a commercially
available
stainless steel cleaner, Do not use appliance
wax or polish
on the stainless steel,
Do not wipe the refrigerator
with a soiled dish cloth or
wet towel, These may leave a residue that can erode the
paint, Do not use scouring
pads, powdered
cleaners,
bleach or cleaners
containing
bleach because these
products
can scratch and
weaken the paint finish,
Cleaning
the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda
in the fresh food and freezer compartments,
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
a
tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
of water, This both cleans and neutralizes odors, Rinse and
wipe dry,
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum
jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side, This
helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of
shape,
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with
hot water
because the extreme temperature
difference
may cause them to
break, Handle glass shelves carefully,
Bumping
tempered
glass can cause it to shatter,
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator
parts in the
dishwasher,
Condenser
There is no need for routine
condenser
cleaning
in normal
home operating
environments,
However, in
environments
that may be
Cleaning
the condenser
coils,
particularly
dusty or greasy,
the condenser
should be
cleaned periodically
for efficient
refrigerator
operation,
To clean the condenser,
turn the temperature
control dial
to OFF, Sweep away or vacuum
up dust,
For best results, use a brush specially designed
for this
purpose, It is available
at most appliance
parts stores,
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Moving
the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator
away from
the wall, All types of floor coverings
can be damaged,
particularly
cushioned
coverings
and those with
embossed
surfaces,
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator
counterclockwise
until the rollers support
the refrigerator,
Pull the refrigerator
straight out and return it
to position by pushing it straight in, Moving
the refrigerator
in a side direction may result in damage
to the floor covering or refrigerator,
When pushing the refrigerator
back, make sure you don't
roll over the power cord or icemaker
supply line (on some
models),
After rolling the refrigerator
back into place, turn the legs
clockwise
until the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator,
Light
Bulb Replacement
To replace a burned-out
bulb, unplug the refrigerator
from its electrical
outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and
replace it with an appliance
bulb of the same or lower
wattage,
Turning the control to the OFF position
does not remove
power to the light circuit,
Preparing
for Vacation
For long vacations
or absences,
remove food and unplug
the refrigerator,
Move the temperature
control dial to the
OFF position, and clean the interior
with a baking soda
solution
of one tablespoon
(15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 liter) of water, Leave the doors open,
Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position, or move
the switch to the OFF position
on the slide switch model
and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator,
If the temperature
can drop below freezing, have a
qualified
servicer drain the water supply system (on some
models) to prevent serious property
damage
due to flooding,
Preparing
to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage,
Be sure the refrigerator
stays in an upright
position
during
moving,
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