Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

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Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
o 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 pJumbing connections,
o Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.
To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically.
• Never use CHLORIDE to dean stainJess steel
NOTES:
Turning the refrigerator temperatu re control to"0" 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.
Part
Interior/Door
Liner
Door Gaskets
Drawers/Bins
Glass Shelves
Toe Grille
Exterior and
Handles
Exterior and
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
Condenser
Coils
(Fan-cooled
models only)
Condenser
Coils
(Air-cooled
models only)
Defrost Water
Pan
Care &
What To Use
• Soap and water
• Baking soda and water
• Soap and water
• Soap and water
• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays
• Soap and water
• Mild liquid sprays
• Vacuum attachment
• Soap and water
• Soap and water
• Ammonia
• Stainless Steel
Cleaners
• Condenser Cleaning
Brush is available from
your dealer.
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Vacuum Cleaner
Soap and water
Cleaning Chart
Tips and Precautions
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 controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in
dishwasher.
Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in
warm water.
Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See
illustration on page 6). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy
cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol
to clean handles.
Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
Clean stainless steel front and handles with soapy water. Use
ammonia on stubborn spots. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home
improvement or major department stores.
No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly
dusty or greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in
your home. If cleaning is necessary, remove toe grille and use
extended vacuum attachment and condenser cleaning brush to
remove dust build-up from condenser coils (see item "J" in
illustration on page 17 for location).
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-cooled refrigerators only.
Some models have defrost water pan located on top of
compressor at 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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