Refrigerator Care; Cleaning; Changing The Light Bulbs - KitchenAid 2317086 Use And Care Manual

Cleaning

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent
odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To clean your refrigerator:
1. Remove the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch."
2. Press power switch to OFF.
3. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
4. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can
scratch or damage materials.
To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a
mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt.
[26 g to .95 L] of water).
5. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth. For additional protection against damage to painted
metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
NOTE: To keep your Stainless Steel refrigerator looking like
new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that
you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel Cleaner
& Polish.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into
contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces,
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does
occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in
warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the
cleaner, see "Accessories."
6. Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille
ventilation panel regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month. This may help save energy.
Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
7. Clean defrost pan using mild detergent in warm water. Dry
thoroughly.
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REFRIGERATOR CARE

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws at each
end of the base grille. Remove the base grille.
Remove the defrost pan by pushing up on the retaining
clip under the refrigerator while sliding the pan forward.
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A. Defrost pan
B. Retaining clip
Replace the defrost pan by positioning the edge of the
defrost pan approximately 7" (17.8 cm) from the left side
of the refrigerator. Lift defrost pan into guides. Push back
and place pan inside of retaining clip. Replace the base
grille and base grille screws.
8. Press the power switch to the ON position.
9. Replace the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch."

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The
dispenser light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights
require a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb. Replacement bulbs
are available from your dealer or appliance store.
1. Remove the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch."
2. Press the power switch to OFF.
3. Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a
liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
4. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size,
shape and wattage.
5. Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
6. Press the power switch ON.
7. Replace the top grille. See "Power On/Off Switch."
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