Refrigerator User's Manual

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CARE & CLEANING
Care and cleaning tips
Vacation and moving tips
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior &
Door Liners
• Soap and water
• Baking soda and
water
• Usetwotablespoonsofbakingsodainonequartof
warm water.
• Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth
before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any
electrical part.
Door
Gaskets
• Soap and water • Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers &
Bins
• Soap and water • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
• Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers,
etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass
Shelves
• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mildliquidsprays
• Allow glass to warm to room temperature before
immersing in warm water.
Toe Grille • Soap and water
• Mildliquidsprays
• Vacuum
• Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
• Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or
sponge. Rinse and dry.
Exterior &
Handles
• Soap and water
• Non abrasive glass
cleaner
• Do not use commercial household cleaners containing
ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless
Steel
Models
Only)
• Soap and water
• Stainless steel
cleaners
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean
stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-
abrasive soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with
clean water and a soft cloth.
• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
These cleaners can be purchased at most home
improvement or major department stores. Always
follow manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use
household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
• NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to
prevent scratching.
• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and
mildliquiddetergent.Rinsewellandwipedrywitha
clean soft cloth.
Occasion Tips
Short
Vacations
• Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be
gone a few days.
Long
Vacations
• Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
• Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button)
and disconnect power cord.
• Turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if
necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
• If using a handcart, load from the side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.