Care & Cleaning - Kenmore 253 Use & Care Manual

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Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections
at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any
surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION:
When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may
tear or gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to move the
refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.
To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically.
NOTES:
Turning the refrigerator temperature control to "0" turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical
power to the light bulb or other electrical components.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent, or, touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.
Part
Interior/Door
Liner
Door Gaskets
Drawers/Bins
Glass
Shelves
Toe Grille
Exterior and
Handles
Exterior
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
Condenser
Coils
Defrost Water
Pan
Care & Cleaning
Care & Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents
Soap and water
Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be
sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before
Baking soda and
water
cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Soap and water
Soap and water
Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in
dishwasher.
Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in
Soap and water
warm water.
Glass cleaner
Mild liquid sprays
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.
Soap and water
Clean stainless steel front with soapy water. Use ammonia on
stubborn spots. Some stainless steel cleaners are Sheila Shine,
Ammonia
trademark of Sheila Shine, Inc., and Stainless Steel Magic,
Stainless Steel
trademark of Magic American Corp.
Cleaners
Vacuum attachment
Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust
build-up on the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached
to the back of air-cooled refrigerators. A vacuum may also be used
to clean the condenser mounted underneath fan-cooled
refrigerators (see item "J" in illustration on page 16 for location).
Soap and water
Some models have defrost water pan located on top of
compressor at bottom rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next
page). Wipe water pan with damp cloth.
Tips and Precautions
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