REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
■Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the screws at each end of the base grille. Remove the base grille.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To clean your refrigerator:
■Remove the defrost pan by pushing up on the retaining clip under the refrigerator while sliding the pan forward.
1. | Remove the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.” |
2. | Press power switch to OFF. |
3. | Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, |
| crispers, etc. |
4. | Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior |
| surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a |
| mild detergent in warm water. |
| ■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window |
| sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning |
| waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers |
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containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior |
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, |
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can |
scratch or damage materials. |
■ To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a |
mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. |
[26 g to .95 L] of water). |
5. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean |
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do |
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft |
cloth. For additional protection against damage to painted |
metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with |
a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts. |
NOTE: To keep your Stainless Steel refrigerator looking like |
new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that |
you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner |
& Polish. |
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only! |
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into |
contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, |
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does |
occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in |
warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the |
cleaner, see “Accessories.” |
6. Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille |
ventilation panel regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as |
often as every other month. This may help save energy. |
■ Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to |
clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty. |
7. Clean defrost pan using mild detergent in warm water. Dry |
thoroughly. |
A. Defrost pan
B. Retaining clip
■Replace the defrost pan by positioning the edge of the defrost pan approximately 7" (17.8 cm) from the left side of the refrigerator. Lift defrost pan into guides. Push back and place pan inside of retaining clip. Replace the base grille and base grille screws.
8.Press the power switch to the ON position.
9.Replace the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”
Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The dispenser light requires a heavy duty
1.Remove the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”
2.Press the power switch to OFF.
3.Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
4.Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.
5.Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
6.Press the power switch ON.
7.Replace the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”
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