Electrolux 241868902 manual Care & cleaning tips, Vacation & moving tips

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Care & cleaning tips
	Part		Cleaning Agents	Tips and Precautions
	Interior & Door		• Soap and water	• Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water.
	Liners		• Baking soda and	• Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before
			water	cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
		Door Gaskets	• Soap and water	• Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
	Drawers & Bins		• Soap and water	• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
				• Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in
				dishwasher.
		Glass Shelves	• Soap and water	• Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in
			• Glass cleaner	warm water.
			• Mild liquid
			sprays
		Toe Grille	• Soap and water	• Vacuum dust from front of toe grille.
			• Mild liquid	• Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
			sprays
			• Vacuum	• Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
			attachment	and dry.
	Exterior &	• Soap and water	• Do not use commercial household cleaners containing
	Handles			ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
			• Non abrasive	• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
			glass cleaner	• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
		Exterior &	• Soap and water	• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean
	Handles			stainless steel.
	(Stainless Steel		• Stainless steel	• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy
	Models Only)		cleaners	water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
				• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can
				be purchased at most home improvement or major department
				stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use

household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.

• NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.

• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Vacation & moving tips

Occasion Tips

Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.

•Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.

•Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone

for a few days.

Long Vacations • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.

• Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button)

	and disconnect power cord.
	• Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
	• Clean interior thoroughly.
	• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if
	necessary.
Moving	• Remove all food and ice.
	• If using handcart, load from side.
	• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
	• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.