Hotpoint 14 - Care and Cleaning; Cleaning the Exterior; Cleaning the Interior

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The door handles ad trim (on some models) can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild
liquid
dishwashing detergent and water. Dry with a
soft cloth. For stubborn soil use an all-purpose cleaner
such as 409 brand. Don’t wax handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth, lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel. These will leave a
residue that can damage the paint.
Do not use scouring pads, powders or
clemers
containing bleach because these products can scratch
and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the
refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free
for years. Apply a coat of kitchetiappliance wax when
the refrigerator is new, and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Clmer is available from
Hotpoint Service and Parts Center.
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Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug refrigerator
before cleaning. If this is not
practicrd, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches,
lights or controls.
Apply an appliance
wtipolish to the inside surface
between the doors.
Use warm water and baking soda solution—about a
tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This
both cleans and
neutrrdizes odors. Rinse thoroughly
with water and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator-including door
gaskets, vegetable drawers, ice trays and dl plastic
parts-an be cleaned the same way. After cleaning
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 use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of
b~ing
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three months. An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stie frwzer odors.
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Do not wash any of your refrigerator’s plastic
parts in your automatic dishwasher.
Remotig the Bme Gr~e (on some models)
To remove the base grille:
Rll the grille out from the bottom.
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To replace the base gflle:
Line up the clips on the back of the
grille with the openings in the baseplate
and push the grille forward until it snaps
into place.
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