PROPERREFRIGERATORCARE & CLEANING
Cleaning and Maintenance
Waraing:
• To avoid eJedric shock always unpk;,g your refrigerator
before cleaning Ignoring thiswarning may result in death
or injury
Caution:
• Before using cleaning produds, always read and fatlow
manufacturer's in_rud_ons and warnings to avoid
personal injury or produd damage.
General:
•Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking
soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth,
dampened with the cleaning solution, to wipe down your
refrigerator.
• Rinsewithclean warm water and dry witha soft dath.
- Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia,
chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or
metal scouring pads. SOME of these chemlcals may
dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrlgeratot:
DoorGaskets:
• Clean door gasketsevery three months according to
TROUBLESHOOTING
general instructions Gaskets must be kept clean and
pliabIe to assure a proper seal
• Petroleum ielly applied lightly on the hinge sideof gaskets
will keep the gasket pliable and assure a goad seal
Power Interruptions
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to
thunderstorms or other causes. Remove the power cord from
AC outlet when a power outage occurs When power has
been restored, replug power cord to AC outlet.,tf outage is
for a proionged period, insped and discard spoiled or
thawed food in freezer and refrigerator Clean refrigerator
before reusing
Vacation and Moving
• For long vacations or absences, empty food from refrigerator
and freezer, move the temperature DIAL to the OFF position
and dean the refrigerator and door gaskets according to
"General cleaning" section. Prop doors open, so air can
circulate insideWhen moving always move the refrigerator
vertically Do not move with the unit lying down.. Possible
damage to the sealed system could occur.
RefrigeratorDoes Not Operate
• Check if thermostat control is not in the "OFF" position
• Check if refrigerator is plugged in.
• Check if there is power at the ac outlet, by checking the
circuit breaker.
Foodtemperature eppeors too worm
• Frequent door openings..
• Aibw time for recently added warm food to reach fresh food
or freezer temperature
• Check gaskets for proper sea!
• Adius_temperature control to colder setting_
Foodtemperatureistoocold
• _ftemperature control se#ing _stoo cold, adiust to a warmer
salting and allow several hours for temperature to adjust..
Refrigerator runstoo frequently
• This may be normal to maintain constant temperature
during high temperature and humid days
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an extended
period of time..
" Check gasket for proper sea]
• Check to see if doors are completely closed
Moisturebuildupon intedarorexterior
Oftherefrigerator:
" Th_sis normal during high humidily periods
• Prolonged or frequent door openings..
- Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Refrigeratorhasanodor:
• Interior needs cleaning.
• Foods improperly wrapped or sealed are giving off odors..
Refrigeratordoordoesnatshutproperly:
• Re-align refrigerator door,
• Check for blockages eg food containers, crisper cover,
shelves, bins eft.
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