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Care and Cleaning
Outside
The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on
the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste
of non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon
brand) and water, or one teaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid
powder per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water Soak until the
deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse
away Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate
Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim
The dispenser pad (on some models) can be cleaned
by using a warm water and baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of
water Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.
The door handles and 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 Don't use wax on the door handles and trim
The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are
waxed every few months. Use a household wax such as
Pledge or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil will
then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or a
non-abrasive all-purpose cleanerL
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 may leave a
residue that can harm the painL 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
refrigerator is a high quality, baked_on paint finish_With
proper care, it witl stay new-looking and rust-free for
years Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the
refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year
Inside
The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors shoutd
be cleaned at least once a year_ Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning, if thisis 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 L)of
water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry
Other refrigerator parts-including door gaskets, meat
and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic
parts-can be cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners_ Door
gaskets are factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the
hinge sider If the lubricant is excessive, wipe it off but
leave a thin film on the gasket to help insure a proper
hinge-side seal When you clean the door gaskets,
relubricate them If the freezer baskets don't slide freely
after cleaning, lubricate them with petroleum jelly_
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves and g_assstorage
drawer cover with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to 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 every three months_ in addition, put an
open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale
freezer odors.
Do nat wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Handi Dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher, or by hand with liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. You can remove stains by soaking
them in a Bleach-and-water solution-one part chlorine
bleach to three parts water (Stubborn stains may
require two or more hours of soaking.) Use a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on soil Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.
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