Kenmore Side by Side Refrigerator Use & Care Manual page 20

OUTSIDE
The dispenser well,
beneath the grille, should
be wiped dry.. Water left in
the well may leave deposits.
Remove the deposits by
adding undiluted vinegar to
the welt. Soak until the deposits disappear or become
loose enough to rinse away'
Press here to
remove
The dispenser pad (on some models) 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.
The door handles and trim (on some models) can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild
liquid dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Do not use wax on the door handles and trim,
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mitd 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°
INSIDE
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments 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 m!) of baking soda to a quart (1 I) of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry.,
Other parts of the refrigerator--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, If the freezer baskets don't slide freely
after cleaning, lubricate them with petroleum jelly,
Glass shelves and storage drawer cover° Do not
clean glass shelves and gtass storage drawer cover
with warm or hot water when they are cold because
the extreme temperature difference may cause them
to break,.
Handle glass shelves carefully' Bumping tempered glass
can cause it to shatter..
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. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors,
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher,
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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