REFRIGERATOR CARE
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or (ire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both compartments about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
To Clean Your Refrigerator.
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.
3.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
•Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.
•To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
4.Determine whether your refrigerator exterior is painted metal, Ultra Satin TM (stainless look) finish, brushed aluminum or stainless steel, and choose the appropriate cleaning method.
NOTE: Ultra Satin TM (stainless look) finish has a smooth, uniform color with a glossy finish that resists fingerprints. Stainless steel has a distinct grainy texture with variation in color that is natural to steel.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Additionally, to avoid damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
Brushed aluminum: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Ultra Satin TM (stainless look) finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel
Cleaner and Polish. To order the cleaner, see "Accessories."
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and
mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5.If your model has a touch screen display on the dispenser panel, clean the screen using a soft,
•To avoid unintentionally changing settings, make sure the
refrigerator is unplugged or the power is disconnected before wiping the screen.
•Do not
cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, nail polish remover, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum products. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.
6.There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments. If the environment is
particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.
If you need to clean the condenser:
•Remove the base grille. See "Base Grille" graphic or "Base Grille" section.
•Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the
grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.
•Replace the base grille when finished.
7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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