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CARE AND CLEANING
Cleaning--Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf (on some models)should
be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf
may leave deposits that you cam'emo_ e by soaking with undiluted
vinegar. You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener
(such a", Calgon brand) and water, or 1 leaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid
powder per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water. Soak until Ihe deposit
disappears or become', loose enough to rinse av, ax. Usually 30
minutessoaking time i adequate. A'. old usingwax on the spill
shelf alld trim.
The dispenser pad can be cleaned b_ using a \Val'ln water and baking
soda solution-about a tablespoon ( !5 nil)of baking soda to a quart ( l L)
of water. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dD.
The door handles and trim (on some model',) can be cleaned with a
cloth dampened with asolulionof mild liquid dishwashing detergent and
t<_ter.l)l y with a sob cloth. Don't use wax on the door handles and trim.
The soft door handles (on some models ) are easy to keep clea!l
if they are waxed eve D fc\,_ momhs Use a househoM \_.ax _.uch as,
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat ltle handle',. Soil will thef_
easi I3__vash off with a dish detergent and water or a _ml_abras i\ e
al] purpose cleaner.
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 refi'igerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet toweh These may lea e a residue that
can erode the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refi'igerator
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 kitchen/appliance
wax when the refi'igerator is new and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & (?leaner is available from Service and
Part Centers.
Cleaning--Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the refi'igerator before cleaning. If this is
not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or clod1 when
cleaning around sw itches, lights or controls.
Usewarm water and baking soda solutio_ aboltt a tablespoon
( 15 ml) of baking soda to a quart !1 L) of water. Thi both clealm and
neutralizes odors. Riase thoroughly with water and _;ipo dry.
Other parts of the refrigeralor--irleludi ,1_!door gaskcls, meat al_d
vegetable &awer\, icesloragebi n and a] [plaslicparls canbe
cleaned the same way. a llerclean i ng door gaskets, apply a thin layer
of petroleum jelly todae door gaskels at the hinge,,ide. This helps
heep the gaskels lwm sticking and hendmg out ol shape. Do not use
cleansing powder\ or olhcl abrasi', e cleaner'..
A old cIeanhlgcoMglasssheh e'. idlhot _v iterbecause01e extreme
temperature dit't)reoco ma3 cause them {o break.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the
rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the box exery 3
months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale
freezer odors.
Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in
your automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer compartment. [
During yearly cleaning, remove bottom ffeez_
t,asket and flush a solution of baking soda
1teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 ml) of hot
(not boiling) water through the &ain lilre w
the help of a meat baster. This will help eliminate
odor and reduce the 1 ikelihoodof a clogged drain
line. If drain become clogged, use a meat baster
and baking-soda-and-water solutkm to force the
clog through the drain line.
Behind Refrigerator
Caw should be taken in mo_ ing yi'mr refrigerator a\va_ from the wall
Alllypesof fh_oreovedng_canbedamaged, particularly cushioned
co\ eri ngs and those _ hh embossed surQtces.Pul_ the tel dgm ator
stud gh t out and return it Io pos ition b} pushing i t straight in. Moving
?,our rel rigerator in a side direction may rest*It in damage to }our floor
co'*eriug or refiigerator.
Whcu pushing the reh'igerator back. makesureyou don't rollover the
power cord or icenlaker bupply lille {ou some model\).
Under Refrigerator
For most efficient operation,
you need to keep the area under the
refrigerator clean. Remove the base
gri tie arid either sweep away or
_,acuum up dust that is readily
accessib]e. For best resu Its. use a
brush specially designed lbr this
purpose. It is a_,affable at most
app! i ante parts stores. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
at least once a year.
Clean the condenser coils
at least once a year.
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