Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer c lean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipeupanyspills immediately andclean bothsections a t
leasttwicea year.Neverusemetallic scouring pads,brushes, abrasive cleaners or strongalkaline solutions o n any
surface.
D o not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electricalpower cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may
tear or gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to move the
refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or dam p hands.
To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically.
NOTES:
Turning the refrigerator temperature control to "O"turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical
power to the light bulb or other electrical components.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent, or. touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.
Care
& Cleaning Chart
Part What To Use Tips and Precautions
Interior/Door * Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to
wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around
Liner * Baking soda and water controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets * Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers/Bins * Soap and water Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves * Soap and water Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm
Glass cleaner water.
Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille • Soap and water Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See illustration on
Mild liquid sprays page 5). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
Vacuum attachment and dry.
Exterior and * Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean
Handles handles.
Exterior and
Handles * Soap and water Clean stainless steel front and handles with soapy water. Use ammonia
Ammonia on stubborn spots. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These
(Stainless * Stainless Steel cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major
Steel Models Cleaners department stores.
Only)
Condenser • Condenser Cleaning No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or
Coils Brush is available from greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If
(Fan-cooled your dealer, cleaning is necessary, remove toe grille and use extended vacuum
models only) * Vacuum Cleaner attachment and condenser cleaning brush to remove dust build-up from
condenser coils (see item "J" in illustration on page 16 for location).
Condenser
Coils * Vacuum Cleaner Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust build-up
on the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-
(Air-cooled
models only) cooled refrigerators only.
Defrost Water * Soap and water Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at
Pan bottom rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). Wipe water pan
with damp cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable.
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