Care and Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.
General
1.Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water and a soft, clean cloth.
2.Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
•Do not use the following items:
-abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia, chlorine bleach, etc.
-concentrated detergents or solvents
-metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor surfaces.
• Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in dishwasher.
Odor Removal
1.Remove all food and disconnect power to refrigerator.
2.Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and walls according to “General” instructions. Pay special attention to corners, crevices, and grooves. Include all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.
3.Connect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if odor was eliminated.
Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.
4.Complete steps
5.Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf of refrigerator section. Pack refrigerator and freezersections including doors with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.
6.Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout newspaper.
7.Close doors and let stand
8.Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
9.Complete steps
Contact Consumer Affairs Department, if odor was still not eliminated. Refer to Model Identification section for phone number.
Adhesives
1.Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.
2.Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a soft, clean cloth.
Door Gaskets
1.Keep gaskets clean at all times. Clean door gaskets thoroughly every 3 months according to “General” instructions.
2.Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to hinge side of door gasket to keep gaskets pliable.
Condenser Coils
Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure maximum performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust and lint may cause the following:
•reduced cooling performance
•increased energy usage
•premature compressor failure
1.Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling forward.
2.Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.
3.Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and snapping in.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
4.Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back of refrigerator.
Glass Shelves
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean crevices by completing the following steps:
1.Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.
2.Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray attachment.
3.Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front.
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