General Cleaning Tips; Outside; Inside Walls; Doors Liners And Gaskets - Kenmore 795.51379012 Use & Care Manual

Exploslon Hazard
Use non-flammable 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. Wipe up spills immediately.
GENERAL CLEANING TiPS
* Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
. Remove aii removable parts, such as shelves, crispers, etc.
Refer to sections in Using Your Refrigerator for removal
instructions.
" Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
" Hand wash, rinse and dry aii surfaces thoroughly.
" Hug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
OUTSIDE
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal
surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto
paste wax). Apply wax with a dean, soft cloth. Do not use
wax stainless steel exteriors. Use a product specially designed
for polishing stainless steel appliances, or clean with a soft
cloth or clean sponge and a mild detergent dissolved in warm
water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
NOTE: Avoid door surface contact with chemical products
that contain Phosphate or Chlorine, such as degreasers,
detergents (containing TSP) and bleaches.
iNSiDE WALLS
NOTE: Allow freezer |o warm up so clo|h will no| s|icko
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside of the
refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda and warm water.
Mix 2 tablespoons baking soda to 1 quart of water (26 g
soda to 1 liter water.) Be sure the baking soda is completely
dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of the refrigerator.
DOOR LINERS AND GASKETS
Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergent, bleaches,
or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic refrigerator parts.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Wash, rinse and dry aii surfaces thoroughly.
PLASTIC PARTS (covers and panels)
Do not use window sprays, abrasive cleaners, or flammable
fluids. These can scratch or damage the material. Use a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
Wash, rinse and dry aii surfaces thoroughly.
BACK COVER
Electrlcal Shock Hazard
Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off:
power at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
Failure to do so can result in death or serious injury.
NOTE: Back cover should only
be removed by a qualified
|echnlclan.
Clean the vents on the back
cover. Use a vacuum cleaner
with the brush attachment, at
least twice a year to keep your
refrigerator working efflcientiy.
LED REPLACEMENT
If refrigerator or freezer LED stops working, please call
1-800-4-MY-HOME ® for service.
NOTE: Do not remove the LED, it is only to be removed by a
qualified technician.
To change the refrigerator and freezer lamp:
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2.Remove the cover lamp by pressing upward on bottom O
and rotating outward Q.
3.Remove the bulb with a counterclockwise movement.
4.Replace with 40 watt (maximum) appliance bulb.
5.Reinstall cover lamp and plug again the refrigerator.
POWER iNTERRUPTiONS
1. If the power wiil be out for 24 hours or less, keep ail
refrigerator doors closed to help foods stay cold and frozen.
2.If the power wiii be out for more than 24 hours, remove aii
frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
if you choose |o unplug |he refrigerator while you are away,
follow these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you
leave.
]. Use up any perishables
and
freeze other items.
2.Empty the ice bin.
3.Turn OF}: the icemaker.
NOTE: If the ambient temperature will drop below freezing,
have a qualified service technician drain the water supply
system to prevent serious property damage due to possible
flooding from ruptured water lines or connections.
if you choose |o unptug |he refrigerator before you leave,
follow these steps.
1. Remove all
food from the refrigerator and
empty
ice bin.
2. Unplug refrigerator.
3.Clean refrigerator, wipe, and dry well.
4.Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to
prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor
and mold from building up.
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