Care & Cleaning
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor
CAUTION
•When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may damage the floor. 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.
•Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
NOTE
• 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.
NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials.
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Interior & Door | • | Soap and water | Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to wring excess |
Liners | • | Baking soda and | water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb or any elec- |
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| water | trical part. |
Door Gaskets | • | Soap and water | Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. |
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Drawers & | • | Soap and water | Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks. Do not wash any removable |
Bins |
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| 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 |
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| • | Mild liquid sprays |
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Toe Grille | • | Soap and water | Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (see Installation Instruc- |
| • | Mild liquid sprays | tions). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. |
| • | Vacuum attachment |
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Exterior & | • | Soap and water | Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol |
Handles | • | Non Abrasive | to clean handles. Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. DO NOT use a dry |
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| Glass Cleaner | cloth to clean smooth doors. |
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Exterior & | • | Soap and water | Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel. |
Handles |
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(Stainless | • | Stainless Steel | Clean stainless steel front and handles with |
Steel Models |
| Cleaners | cloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Use a |
Only) |
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| cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major |
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| department stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use house- |
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| hold cleaners containing ammonia or bleach. |
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| NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent scratching. Wash the |
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| rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well, and wipe |
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| dry with a clean soft cloth. |
Condenser | • | Condenser | No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or greasy |
Coils (Fan- |
| Cleaning Brush is | conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If cleaning is necessary, |
cooled models |
| available from your | remove toe grille and use extended vacuum attachment and condenser cleaning |
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| dealer. | brush to remove dust |
| • | Vacuum Cleaner | ERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS”). |
Defrost Water | • | Soap and water | Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at bottom rear of refrig- |
Pan |
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| erator.Wipe water pan with damp cloth. NOTE:The defrost water pan is NOT removable. |
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