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Cleaningyourrefrigemtor
‘Me door handlesand trim can be cleanedwith a clothdampenedwith
asolutionof mildliquiddishwashing detergentand water. Dry with a soft cloth. Don’tuse wax on the door handlesand trim.
Keepthe finish clean. Wipewith a clean cloth, lightlydampened with kitchenappliancewax or m“ild liquiddishwashingdetergent. Dry and polish with a clean, softcloth. Do not wipe the refrigeratorwith a soileddishwashingcloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not use scouringpads, powderedcleaners, bleach or cIeaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weakenthe paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The ftish on the outside of the refrigerator is a highquality,bake&onp&t finish. With proper care, it will staynew- looking and
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(Cat. No. WKJ7X216) is available fromHotpointApplianceRuts Marts.
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Inside of fresh food and freezer compartments should be cleaned fitleast once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches, lightsor contro]s.
Use warm water and baking soda
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use cleansingpowdersor other abrasivecleaners.
To help preventodors, leave
an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Changethe box every three months. An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale freezer odors.
Behind refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator awayfrom the wall. All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coveringsand those with embossed surfaces. If your refrigerator is on wheels, pull it straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.
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The condenser is located behind the base grille. For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser clean. Remove the base grille (seepage4), and either sweep awayor vacuumdust that is readily
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To replace a light bulb, unplug the refrigerator’s power cord piug from the wall outlet. Then reach up behind the shield, unscrew the
For extended.vacationsor absences, shut off power to refrigerator, turn the numbered control to OFF position, clean interior with baking soda solution of one tablespoon of soda to one quart of water.W@edry. To prevent odors, leave open box of soda in refrigerator. Leavedoors open.
For shorter vacations, remove perishable foods and leave controls at regular settings.However,if room temperature is expected to drop below60”F.followsame instructions as for extended vacations.
If you have an icemaker, set it
to the OFF position and be sure to shut off water supplyto refrigerator.
when you move
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet, remove all food and clean and dry the interior.
Secure all 10WXitems such as grille, shelves, storage pans and ice trays by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure refrigerator stays in upright position only during actual moving and in van. Refrigerator must be secured in van to prevent rnovem.ent. Protect outside of refrigerator with blanket.