Care & Cleaning, Care and cleaning tips, Occasion

			CARE & CLEANING

Care and cleaning tips
Part	Cleaning Agents		Tips and Precautions
Interior &	•	Soap and water	• Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water.
Door Liners	•	Baking soda and	• Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning
		water	around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets	•	Soap and water	• Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers &	•	Soap and water	• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
Bins			• 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 warm
	•	Glass cleaner	water.
	•	Mild liquid sprays
Toe Grille	•	Soap and water	• Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
	•	Mild liquid sprays	• Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
	•	Vacuum
Exterior &	•	Soap and water	• Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or
Handles	•	Non abrasive	alcohol to clean handles.
		glass cleaner	• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
			• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior &	•	Soap and water	• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
Handles	•	Stainless steel	• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and
(Stainless		cleaners	a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
Steel Models			• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can be

Only)	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 and moving tips

Occasion	Tips
Short Vacations	• Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three 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 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 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 a handcart, load from the side.
	• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
	• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.