Care & Cleaning
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor
•When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, 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.
•To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically.
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•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.
Care & Cleaning Chart
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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 |
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| Door Gaskets |
| • | Soap and water |
| Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth. |
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| Drawers/Bins |
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| Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher. |
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| Glass Shelves |
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| Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water. |
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| Toe Grille |
| • | Soap and water |
| Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (See illustration on |
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| page 4). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and |
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| Exterior and |
| • | Soap and water |
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| Condenser |
| • | Condenser Cleaning |
| No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or |
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| greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If cleaning | |
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| is necessary, remove toe grille and use extended vacuum attachment and | |
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| condenser cleaning brush to remove dust | |
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| • | Vacuum Cleaner |
| Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust |
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| • | Soap and water |
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