CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
•Turn the temperature control to "0", unplug the unit, and remove the food and baskets.
•Wash the inside with a warm water and baking soda solution. The solution should be about 2 tablespoons of baking soda to a quart of water.
•Wash the baskets with a mild detergent solution.
•The outside of the unit should be cleaned with mild detergent and warm water.
CAUTION: Failure to unplug the
POWER FAILURE
Most power failures are corrected within a few hours and should not affect the temperature of your
VACATION TIME
Short vacations: Leave the unit operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
Long vacations: If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the power cord. Clean and
dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door open slightly: blocking it open if necessary.
IF YOU MOVE
Remove or securely fasten down all loose items inside the unit. To avoid damaging the leveling legs, turn them all the way into the base.
Some Important Rules for the Correct Use of the
Refrigerator
•Never place hot foods in the refrigerator.
•Never place spoiled foods in the refrigerator.
•Don’t overload the refrigerator.
•Don’t open the door unless necessary.
•Should the refrigerator be stored without use
for long periods, it is suggested, after a careful clean- ing, to leave the door ajar to allow the air to circulate inside the unit in order to avoid possible formations of condensation, mold or odors.
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