Kenmore Side by side refrigerator Use And Care Manual page 21

Care & CleaningTips
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior & Door Liners • Soap and water • Use 2 tabtespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water.
• Baking soda and water * Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around
controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets • Soap and water * Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
• Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves • Soap and water • Altow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille • Soap and water
• Mild liquid sprays
• Vacuum attachment
Exterior & Handles • Soap and water
• Non Abrasive Glass Cleaner
Exterior& Handles
(StainlessSteel
ModelsOnty)
• Soap and water
• Ammonia
• Stainless Steel Cleaners
• Vacuum dust from front of toe grille.
• Remove toe grille (see Installation instructions.).
• Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
• Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean handles.
• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handtes.
• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
• CAUTION: Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and a
dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
• Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. Use a non-
abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home
improvement or major department stores. Always follow manufacturer's instruction.
Always, clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.
• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well,
and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Occasion
ShortVacations
LongVacations
Moving
Vacation & MovingTips
Tips
• Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone for a few days.
• Remove nil food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
• Turn the cooling system off (see "Temperature Controls" section for location of On!Off button) and disconnect
power cord.
• Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.
• Remove all food and ice.
• if using handcart, load from side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface
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