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Care and Cleaning
Care and cleaning tips
Vacation and moving tips
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior & Door
Liners
• Soap and water
• Baking soda and
water
• Use two tablespoons of baking soda in
one quart of warm water.
• Be sure to wring excess water out of
sponge or cloth before cleaning around
controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets • Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers & Bins • Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer
runners and tracks.
• Do not wash any removable items
(bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves • Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid sprays
• Allow glass to warm to room
temperature before immersing in warm
water.
Exterior &
Handles
• Soap and water
• Non abrasive glass
cleaner
• Do not use commercial household
cleaners containing ammonia, bleach
or alcohol to clean handles.
• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth
doors.
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)
• Soap and water
• Stainless steel
cleaners
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with
bleach to clean stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with
non-abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth.
Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
These cleaners can be purchased at most
home improvement or major department
stores. Always follow manufacturer’s
instruction. Do not use household
cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
• NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with
grain to prevent scratching.
• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm
water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse
well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Occasion Tips
Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you
will only be gone a few days.
Long Vacations • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
• Turn the cooling system to Vacation/Holiday mode (see Controls
section).
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block
doors open if necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
• If using a handcart, load from the side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
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