Viking F20394E EN manual Care & Cleaning, Removing Odors From Refrigerator, Energy Saving Tips

Care & Cleaning

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

PART	DO NOT USE	DO
Cabinet Interior	Abrasive or harsh cleaners	Use 4 tablespoons of baking
	Ammonia	soda dissolved in 1 quart (1
	Chlorine Bleach	liter) warm, soapy water. Rinse
	Concentrated detergents	surfaces with clean, warm
	Metal or plastic-textured scouring pads	water and dry immediately to
		avoid water spots.
Stainless Steel Parts	Abrasive or harsh cleaners	Use warm soapy water and a
*NOTE: Damage to stainless	Ammonia	soft, clean cloth or sponge.
steel finish due to improper	Chlorine Bleach	Rinse with clean, warm water
use of cleaning products is not	Concentrated detergents	and dry immedately to avoid
covered under the product	Metal or plastic-textured scouring pads	water spots.
warranty.
	Vinegar-based cleaners
	Citrus-based cleaners
Door Gaskets	Metal or plastic-textured scouring pads	Use warm soapy water and a
		soft, clean cloth or sponge.
		Apply a light film of petroleum
		jelly to keep pliable.
Condenser Coil	Anything other than a vacuum cleaner	Use a vacuum cleaner hose
Remove base grille to access		nozzle
Condenser Fan Outlet		Use vacuum cleaner hose
See back of refrigerator		nozzle with brush attachment
Accessories	A dishwasher	Follow removal and installation
Shelves, bins, drawers, etc.		instructions from appropriate
		section. Allow items to adjust
		to room temperature. Dilute
		mild detergent and use a soft,
		clean cloth or sponge for
		cleaning. Use a plastic bristle
		brush to get into crevices.
		Rinse with clean, warm water.
		Dry glass and clear items
		immediately to avoid spots.

Care & Cleaning

Removing Odors From Refrigerator

•Remove all food and turn the refrigerator OFF.

•Disconnect power to the refrigerator.

•Clean the walls, floor, ceiling of cabinet interior, drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the instructions (see page 24).

•Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let stand for five minutes. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.

•Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Discard spoiled or expired items.

•Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent recurring odors.

•Reconnect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator.

•Allow the refrigerator to cool.

•After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.

If odor is still present:

•Remove drawers and place on top shelf of refrigerator.

•Pack refrigerator and freezer sections – including doors – with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.

•Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator compartments.

•Close doors and let stand 24 to 48 hours.

Energy Saving Tips

•Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer.

•Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time. This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling.

•Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling as shelf liners. This decreases air flow and causes refrigerator to run less efficiently.

•A freezer that is two-thirds full runs most efficiently.

•Locate refrigerator in coolest part of room. Avoid areas of direct sunlight, or near heating ducts, registers or other heat producing appliances. If this is not possible, isolate exterior by using a section of cabinet or an added layer of insulation.

•Clean door gaskets every three months according to cleaning instructions. This will assure that door seals properly and refrigerator runs efficiently.

•Take time to organize items in refrigerator to reduce time that door is open.

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