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Section B - Refrigerator Cabinet
Care & cleaning tips
Part
Interior & Door
Liners
Door Gaskets
Drawers & Bins
Glass Shelves
Toe Grille
Exterior &
Handles
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)
Vacation & moving tips
Occasion
Short Vacations
Long Vacations
Moving
Cleaning Agents
Tips and Precautions
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Soap and water
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Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water.
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Baking soda and
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Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before
water
cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
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Soap and water
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Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
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Soap and water
Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
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Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in
dishwasher.
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Soap and water
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Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in
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Glass cleaner
warm water.
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Mild liquid
sprays
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Soap and water
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Vacuum dust from front of toe grille.
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Mild liquid
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Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
sprays
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Vacuum
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Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
attachment
and dry.
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Soap and water
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Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or
alcohol to clean handles.
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Non abrasive
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Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
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glass cleaner
Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
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Soap and water
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Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
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Ammonia
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Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
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Stainless steel
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Wipe stubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel,
cleaners
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.
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NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent
scratching.
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Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid
detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Tips
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Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
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Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
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Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone
for a few days.
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Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
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Turn the cooling system off (see page 16 for location of
disconnect power cord.
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Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
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Clean interior thoroughly.
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Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if
necessary.
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Remove all food and ice.
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If using handcart, load from side.
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Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
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Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
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