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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. . eetpeintcem
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, ((m some Inodels)
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tile deposits by adding undiluted vinegar to
the well. Soak until the deposits disappear
or becoille loose enough to IJnse awavk
The dispenser cradle (on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser bx
pressing and holding the LO_K CONTROL
pad t0r 3 seconds. Clean with warn1 water
and baking soda solution--al)out a
tablespoon (15,111) at baking soda to a
quart (l 1) of wamn Rinse thoroughly
and wipe (h T.
The door handles and trim. Clean with a
cloth dampened Mth soapy wate,: Dry
with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish dew,gent.
D,_' and polish with a clean, sott cloth.
Do not wipe the refn)erator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. Thesemay leave a residue
that can erode the painL Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelp prevent odors, leave an open box (ff
baking soda in tile refiigerator and fl'eezer
CoII, l)a i't,ilents.
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not i)ractical, w,ing excess moisture out
of sponge or cloth when cleaning m'olmd
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda solution--
about a tablesl)oon (l 5,1,1) of baking soda
to a quart (1 1) at wate,: This both cleans
and neutralizes oclo,_. Pdnse and wipe dry:
After cleaning tile door gaskets, apply a
thin layer of petroleum jelly to tile door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps kee I)
tile gaskets fl'om sticking and bending out
at shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment
Dining yearly cleaning, remove bottom
ti'eezer pan and flush a solution of baking
soda--1 teaspoon (5,111) and 2 cups (500
,/11) of hot (not boiling) wam,_through
the drain line with the hel I) at a meat
baste,: This will hel I) eliminate odor and
reduce the likelihood of a clogged drain
line. If drain becomes clogged, use a meat
baster and baking soda solution to force the
clog through the drain line.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
becausethe extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.Handleglass shelvescarefully
Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter
Do not wash any plastic refngerator parts in the
dishwasher
Behind the Refrigerator
Be ca ,'eft fl when ,i, ovi,lg the i'eflJgei'atoi" awa} fl'( m, the
wall. M1 types of floor coxefings can be damaged,
particularl) cushioned coxefings and those with embossed
S/,I'til ces.
Pull tile reflJgerator straight out and return it to position by
pushing it straight in. Moving the refligerator in a side
direction may result in damage to tile floor coveting or
refligerato,: '
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you clan'troll over
the power cord or leemaker supply line (on some models).
Preparing for Vacation
For hmg \_cafions or absences, remove toed and tml)lug
tile refligerato,: Clean tile interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (l 5,111) _ff baking soda to one
quart (l 1) of _,_lte,: I,eave tile (loo,_ open.
Set tile icemaker power switch to the O (off] position and
shut off tile water SUl)l)ly to tile refligeratm:
Preparing to Move
Secm'e all loose items such as ,grille, shehes and (h'awe,_ 1)_,tal)ing, them seem'ely in place to prex ent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upn)ht position during moving.
Replacing the Light Bulbs
NOTE." Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off) setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
O ILrnl)lug tile refrigerator. 0 Replace with an appliance bulb of tile same
or lower wattaoe
O Remoxe tile shelf just below tile light shield.
0 Reinstall tile shelf and plug tile refrigerator
back in.
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