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Care and Cleaning
Adhesives
To remove adhesive residue from surface,
dab toothpaste over adhesive. Rub fingers
over adhesive and rinse surface.
General
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause severe personal injury
or death, unplug power cord or
open household circuit breaker
to refrigerator before cleaning.
After cleaning, reconnect power.
1. Wash refrigerator with warm, soapy
water as needed. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
2. If using concentrated liquid detergent,
dilute in warm water first.
3. Do not use following items. These items
can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.
• abrasive cleaners such as
Comet, Ajax, etc.
• solvents
• metal scouring pads
Glass Shelves
Caution
To avoid personal injury or
property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves with
care. Chipping, scratching and
twisting may cause shelves to
break suddenly. Replace
shelves immediately if scratched
or chipped. Do not expose
shelves to rapid temperature
changes.
After removing shelf, place on soft surface such
as a towel or dishcloth. Allow shelf to reach
room temperature before cleaning.
Door Gaskets
1. Clean gasketswith a liquid detergent or
baking soda diluted in water at least four
times a year.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to
keep gaskets soft and pliable.
4. Do not use cleaners which contain
ammonia or chlorine bleach.
Odor Removal
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause severe personal injury
or death, unplug power cord or
open household circuit breaker
to refrigerator before cleaning.
After cleaning, reconnect power.
1. Remove all food.
2. Thoroughly wash refrigerator and
freezer liners with four tablespoons of
baking soda dissolved in a quart of
warm water. Pay special attention to
corners, crevices or grooves and include
all accessories, drawers, shelves and
gaskets.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Return food to refrigerator. Wash all
bottles, containers and jars. Wrap foods
in tightly sealed containers to prevent
further odors. Wait 24 hours before
checking to see if odor has been
eliminated. If odor is still present, call
1-800-843-0304 for additional cleaning
methods.