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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, disconnect
power to refrigerator before cleaning.
After cleaning, restore power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, read and follow all cleaning
product manufacturer's directions.
General
1.
Wash surfaces with four tablespoons baking
soda dissolved in one quart warm water and a
soft, clean cloth.
2.
Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces
with a soft, clean cloth.
Important
Do not use the following items:
- abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia,
chlorine bleach, etc.
- concentrated detergents or solvents
- metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.
Do not place refrigerator shelves or accessories
in dishwasher.
Adhesives
Remove glue residue by dabbing toothpaste over
adhesive. Rub toothpaste into adhesive with fingers
until adhesive loosens. Rinse surface with warm
water. Dry surface with a soft, clean cloth.
Door Gaskets
1.
Clean door gaskets every three months or more
frequently if necessary.
2.
Rinse and dry gaskets thoroughly.
3.
Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep
gaskets pliable.
Condenser Coils
Clean condenser coil every three months.
Accumulated dust and lint cause the following:
reduced cooling performance
increased energy usage
premature part failure
1.
Remove toe grille by pulling forward.
2.
Clean coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.
3.
Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and
snapping in. Top of toe grille is indicated on
back of toe grille.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft
vinyl or other flooring with cardboard,
rugs or other protective material.
4.
Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator cabinet.
Glass Shelves
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, handle tempered glass shelves
carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if
nicked, scratched or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Remove shelf and place on a towel. Allow shelf to
adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean crevices by doing the following:
1.
Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into
crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for
five minutes.
2.
Spray warm water into crevices using faucet
spray attachment.
3.
Dry shelf thoroughly and replace.
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