Electrolux - Gibson 240435505 manual Care & Cleaning Chart

Care & Cleaning

Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.

•When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.

•Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.

•To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically.

NOTES:

•Turning the refrigerator temperature control to “0” turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical power to the light bulb or other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator, you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

•Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or, touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the serial plate.

Care & Cleaning Chart

Part		What To Use		Tips and Precautions
Interior/Door	•	Soap and water		Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to wring
Liner				excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls,
	•	Baking soda and water
				light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets	•	Soap and water		Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers/Bins	•	Soap and water		Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.
Glass Shelves	•	Soap and water		Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.
	•	Glass cleaner
	•	Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille	•	Soap and water		Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See illustration on
	•	Mild liquid sprays		page 4). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and
	•	Vacuum attachment		dry.
Exterior and	•	Soap and water		Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean
Handles				handles.
Exterior and				Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and a
				dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Wipe stubborn spots with an
Handles
				ammonia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel
(Stainless Steel	•	Soap and water
				cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or
	•	Ammonia
Models Only)				major department stores. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.
	•	Stainless Steel Cleaners
				NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent cross-grain
				scratching. Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid
				detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Condenser	•	Condenser Cleaning		No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or
		Brush is available from		greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If cleaning
Coils
		your dealer.		is necessary, remove toe grille and use extended vacuum attachment and
(Fan-cooled
	•	Vacuum Cleaner		condenser cleaning brush to remove dust build-up from condenser coils (see
models only)
				item “J” in illustration on page 17 for location).
Condenser	•	Vacuum Cleaner		Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust build-up on
Coils
				the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-cooled
(Air-cooled
				refrigerators only.
models only)
Defrost Water	•	Soap and water		Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at bottom
				rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). Wipe water pan with damp
Pan
				cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable.
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