Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet
towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or
cleaners containing either bleach or ammonia because
these products can scratch and weaken the point finish.
The stainless steel doors and door handles (on some
models) can be cleaned with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar
Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser TM will remove rust, tarnish and
small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub
in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. Do
not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in
the fresh food and freezer 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 controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side. This
helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of
shape.
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with
warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers
may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or
impact such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is
designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
Moving the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from
the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed
surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator
counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull
the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing
it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may
result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't
roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on some
models).
After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the
legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator.
Light Bulb Replacement
Before replacing a burned-out light bulb,
the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact
with a live wire filament. (Aburned-out light bulb may break
when being replaced.)
Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove
power to the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug
the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the
OFF position, and clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
Move the switch to the OFF position on the power switch
model, and shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified
servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to
prevent serious property damage due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers
by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. To
prevent the doors from opening while moving, secure them
to the case with tape. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an
upright position during moving.
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