Kenmore 253 Series Use & Care Manual page 18

Keep yourrefrigerator andfreezer c lean toprevent odorbuild-up. Wipeupanyspills immediately andclean bothsections
atleast t wicea year.Neverusemetallic scouring pads, b rushes, abrasive cleaners o rstrong alkaline solutions o nany
surface. Donotwashanyremovable p arts ina dishwasher.
Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
Care & Cleaning Chart
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior/Door • Soap and water Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be
Liner • Baking soda and sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before
water 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 Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in
dishwasher.
Glass • Soap and water Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in
Shelves • Glass cleaner warm water.
• Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille • Soap and water Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See
• Mild liquid sprays illustration on page 5). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy
• Vacuum attachment cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
• Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol
to clean handles.
Exterior and
Handles
Exterior and
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
Condenser
Coils
• Soap and water
• Ammonia
• Stainless Steel
Cleaners
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.
• Vacuum attachment Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust
build-up on the condenser coils (see item "J" in illustration on page
17 for location).
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