CARING FOR YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost auto- matically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odours from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

Energy Saving Tips

Clean the condenser coils regularly, as described in the cleaning chart in this section. To clean refrigerator:

2.Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler, an additional refrigerator-freezer, or a cool area.

3.Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. Do not place fan or any electrical device in freezer.

4.Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.

Note: Do not use an ice pick, knife or other sharp- pointed tool to defrost freezer. Damage can occur.

5.Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.

6.Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in warm water or 2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart (0.95 L) warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

7.Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

8.Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of refrigerator. door liner and gasket.

9.Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.

10.Wax painted metal surfaces outside of refrigerator to provide rust protection. Note: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage them.

•Additional cleaning tips are listed below:

•Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

•Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.

•Use a clean sponge or soft closth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

•Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

•Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Defrosting and Cleaning

Your Freezer

(on some models)

Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year. High humidity areas may need more frequent defrosting and cleaning.

Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.

1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power

Parts

Outside

Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

Door liners and gaskets

Plastic Parts (cover and panels)

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Comments

•Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year using appliance wax (or auto paste wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

•To help remove odors, you can wash with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tlbs. to 1 quart or 26 grams to .95 litres) of water.

Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Do not use paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material.

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D1866WE specifications

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