Careandcleaningoftherefrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoorhandlesandtrim.Clean with
a clod1 dampened widl soapy water:
Dry with a soR cloth.
Keep theoutsideclean. Wipe with a clean
clod1 ligbdy dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish
dem_gent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soR clodL
The stainless steel panels and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with
a commercially available stainless steel
cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless smel.
Donotwipetherefrigeratorwithasoileddishcloth
orwettowel Thesemayleavea residuethat
canerodethepaint Donotusescouringpads,
powderedcleaners,bleachorcleanerscontaining
bleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand
weakenthepaint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors,leave an open box of
baldng soda in file flesh food and fleezer
compartments.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or conuols.
Use/,vaiIi}./,vilteI and baking soda solution--
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baldng soda
to a quart (1 limr) of wam_: Tiffs both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Thoroughly IJnse
and wipe dry.
Avoid cleaningcold glass shelves(onsome models)
with hot water becausethe extreme temperature
difference maycause them to break.Handleglass
shelvescarefully Bumping temperedglasscancause
it to shatter
Donotwashangplasticrefrigeratorpartsin the
dishwasher
Donotcleanwithangpreductscontainingdetergent,
bleachorammonia.Theymaydamagethe
refrigerator
Condenser
There is no need for roudne condenser
cleanings in nomm/home opemdng
environments. Howevei; in environI_Ttents
that may be particularly dusty or greasy; the
condenser should be cleaned periodically
for efficient reflJgemtor operation.
Formodelswitha basegrille,d_e gqille must
be removed in order to clean die condenser
Toremovethebase grille:
Grasp it about 6" flom each end and pull
its bottom edge toward you.
Toreplacethebasegrille:
Insert tlle tops of the metal clips into the
ova/vents, making sure one of the plastic
tabs on tile back of tile grille goes into each
of die oval vents. Then push die bottom of
the grille fbrward until it snaps into place.
Cleaningthecondenser:
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
For models win a base grille, reach d_e
condenser by inserting a brush or vacuum
hose into the ova/boles.
For models wiNout a base grille, reach d_e
condenser by inserting a brush or vacuum
hose under tile bottom of the reflJgerator
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for dfis purpose. It is available
at most appliance parts stores.
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Behind the Refrigerator
Be careflfl when moving the refligerator
away flom the wall. All t),pes of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
embossed smfaces.
BEFOREmovingtherefrigeratorawayfromthewall,
besureto adjustthelevelinglegsup.(SeeRollers
andLevelingLegs.)
Pull die refligerator smdght out and return
it to posidon by pushing it straight in.
McMng file refligerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or reflJgerator
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesureyou
don'trefloverthepowercordoricemakersupplyline
(onsomemodels).
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