Cleaning And Maintenance - Kenmore 255.99742 Use & Care Manual

Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING: To avoid electric shock, always unplug your refrigerator before
cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.
CAUTION: Before using cleaning products, always read and understand the cleaning processes
explained
in this manual. Follow
cleaning product
manufacturers's instructions and
warnings
to avoid
personal injury or product damage.
General Cleaning
Prepare a cleaning solution of ] to 2 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Usea
sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.
Rinse with dean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach, concentrated detergents,
solvents or metal scouring pads_ Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your
refrigerator.
Door Gaskets
Clean door gaskets every three months according to the instructions described above in General
Cleaning.
Gasketsmustbe kept clean and pliable to ensurea proper seal.
Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the
gasket pliable and ensure agood seal.
Power Interruptions
Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the
power cord from the AC outlet when a power
outage
occurs. When power has been restored
after a
prolonged outage, inspect
all food for
spoilage.
Clean the inside of the
refrigerator
and
freezer compartment
before reuse.
Vacation and Moving Care
For long vacations or absences, unplug the unit, empty food from both compartments, move
the temperature dial to the "OFF" position and clean the door gaskets according to 'General
Cleaning" section. Prop door open, so air can circulate inside. When moving, aiways move the
refrigerator vertically. Do not move unit when in a horizontal position, as possible damage to the
sealed system could coton
WARNING: When handling, moving, using or cleaning this refrigerator, be careful to avoid
damaging refrigerant tubing. Tubingdamage
may allow flammable
refrigerant gas leakage,
which can result in
personal injur4
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Refrigerator does
not operate
Food temperature
appears too warm
Food temperature
is too cold
Refrigerator runs
too frequently
Moisture build-up on
interior or exterior
of the refrigerator
Refrigerator
has an odor
Refrigerator door
does not shut
properly
Check if the temperature control is in the Off position.
Check if refrigerator is plugged in.
Check if there is power at the AC outlet by checking the circuitbreaker.
Allow time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food
or freezer temperature.
Check gaskets for proper seal.
Adjust temperature control to colder setting.
Ruduce the frequency of door openings.
tf temperature control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting
and allow several hours for temperature to adjust.
This may be normal to maintain constant temperature during high
temperature and humid days.
Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended period
of time.
Check gasket for proper seal.
Check to see if doors are completely closed.
This is normal during high humidity periods.
Reduce prolonged or frequent door openings.
Check door gaskets for properseal.
interior needs cleaning.
Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors.
Level the refrigerator.
See Door Reversal section for description of door attachment features.
Check for blockages created by food containers, shelves, etc.
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