Care and Cleaning
Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. For your protection, tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both compartments about once a month to avoid
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only! Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and 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 the plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5.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.
6.Turn the main power switch on and replace the top grille.
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 and turn off the main power switch. See
Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off on page 3.
2.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.
3.Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.
4.Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
5.Turn the main power switch on and replace the top grille.
1. | Remove the top grille and turn off the main power switch. See |
| Turning the Main Power Switch On/Off on page 3. |
2. | Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, |
| crispers, etc. |
3. | 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 |
Dispenser Light (dispensing models only)
Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light bulb.
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waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers |
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 items can scratch |
or cause damage. |
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 0.95 L] of water). |
4. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean |
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do |
A. Dispenser Light
Refrigerator Control Panel Lights
Use a ¼” hex
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners containing |
chlorine. 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 |
B. Light shield
Freezer and Crisper Lights
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not wax plastic parts. |
NOTE: To keep you stainless steel surfaces looking like new |
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, you may use Dacor |
Stainless Steel Cleaner. Use it according to the directions on |
the bottle. |
Remove the light shield by grasping the top and bottom and squeezing in toward the center. Once the hooks on the shield are free from the freezer or crisper
lining, remove the shield.
Replace the light shield by squeezing the top and bottom toward the center and inserting the hooks into the slotted holes.
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