Sears 53078, 53071 manual Care and Cleaning, Outside, Inside, Storage Drawers

Care and Cleaning

Outside

The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of non-precipitatingwater softener (such as Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water.. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes bose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate Avoid using wax on the spill shetf and trim

The door handles and trim can Be cleaned with

a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid

dishwashing detergent and water_ Dry with a soft cloth Don'tuse wax on the door handles and trim.

Keep the finish clean_ Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel, These may leave a residue that can harm the paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish

Protect the paint flnish_ The finish on _heoutside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish With proper care, it w_ll stay new-!ooking and rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year

Inside

The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors should be cleaned at least 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, lights or controls

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry

Other parts of the refrigerator-including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and aLtplastic parts-can be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners. Door gaskets are factory-lubricated with petroleum jeIty on the hinge side. If the Iubricant is excessive, wipe it off but leave a thin film an the gasket to help insure a proper hinge_side seal. When you clean the door gaskets, relubricate them

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water

because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf

Change the box every three months _naddition, put an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Storage Drawers

Drawers at bottom of Freshfood compartment will stop before coming all the way out of refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto floor The drawers can be removed easily by tilting up slightly and pu!ling past the "stop" iocafion

To remove storage drawers when fresh food compartment door cannot be opened fully:

1. Remove food from shelf

above top drawer and take out shelf.

20Take food off glass cover and out of drawerr

3.Put your fingers behind the gasket at the rear of the drawer and pull forward Remove the gasket

4.Pull the drawer

partway out. Reach in, push the rear of the glass up; at the

same time, push it back until it clears front-corner retainers

5_ Tilt and remove the

cover,

60 Pull the drawer

forward, lift the front to dear stops, and pull the drawer out until it hits the door. Then Jiltthe drawer up until it is higher than the drawer

supports, tilt it and take it ouL

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