Care And Cleaning - Sears Kenmore Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Care and Cleaning
Outside
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 or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil wilt 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 can be cleaned by using a warm
water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon ( 15
ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry
Inside
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 a
tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry
Other refrigerator parts-including
door gaskets, door magnets, 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
Door magnets
are factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge
side. tf 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, retubricate them
If the freezer baskets don't slide freely after cleaning,
lubricate them with petroleum jelly
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves and glass storage
drawer cover 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 keezer to absorb stale
freezer odors
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher°
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