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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Thedoorhandlesandtrim (on some models). Clean
with a cloth dampened Mtb soapy wateL Dry Mtb a
soft cloth.
Keep theoutsideclean.Wipe Mtb a clean cloth lighdy
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dish detergent. DxT and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
The stainless steel panels and door handles (on some
models) can be cleaned with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaneL Do not use appliance wax or polish
on the stainless steel.
Donotwipe therefrigeratorwith a soileddishclothor wet
towel.Thesemayleavea residuethat canerodethepaint.
Donotusescouringpads,powderedcleaners,bleachorcleaners
containingbleachbecausetheseproductscanscratchand
weakenthepaintfinish.
Cleaning the Inside
Tohelppreventodors,leave an open box of baking soda
in the flesh food and freezer compartments.
Unplugtherefrigeratorbeforecleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of
sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights
or controls.
Use warm wamr and baking soda solution--about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter)
ofwateL This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse
and wipe dry.
Aider cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
peuoleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
out of shape.
Avoidcleaningcoldglassshelves(onsomemodels)with hot water
becausetheextremetemperaturedifferencemaycausethemto
break.Handleglassshelvescarefully.Bumpingtemperedglasscan
causeit toshatter.
Donotwashany.plasticrefrigeratorparts in thedishwasher.
Condenser
/ _"-, There is no need for routine
_;,_ condenser cleaning in
normal home operating
ex,vi,ox,mex,ts.Howevex,ix,
environments that may be
gleaning thecondensercoils, particularly dusty or greasy,
the condenser should be
cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation.
To clean the condensex; turn the temperature control
dial to 0. Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
Fox best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.
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Moving the Refrigerator
Be carefld when moving the refligerator away flom
the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs at each flont corner of the
refiigemtor counterclockwise until the rollers support
the refiigeratoL Pull the refiigeramr suaight out and
rental it m position by pushing it suaigbt in. Moving
the refrigeratorin aside directionmat,resultin damage
tothefloorcoveringorrefrigerator.
Whenpushingtherefrigeratorback,makesurey.oudon'troll over
thepowercordoricemakersupplyline (onsomemodels).
Aider rolling the refligerator back into place, mrn the
legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the
refiigeratoL
Light Bulb Replacement
To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator
flom its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool
and replace it with an appliance bulb of the same or
lower wattage.
Turning the control to the 0position does not remove power to
the light circuit.
Preparing for Vacation
Fox long vacauons or absences, remove food and
unplug the refrigerator. Move the temperature control
dial to the 0position, and clean the interior with a
baking soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of
baking soda to one quart (1 liter) ofwateL Leave the
doors open.
Move the feeler arm to the SlOP (up) posidon and
slmt off"the water supply to the refligeratoL
If the temperature can drop below fleezing, have a
qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on
some models) to prevent serious property damage
due to flooding.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers
by roping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Besuretherefrigeratorstaysin an uprightpositionduringmoving.
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