Kenmore 62042 Clean Your Refrigerator Thoroughly Twice A Year, I Danger - Electrical Shock Hazard

Clean Your Refrigerator

Thoroughly Twice A Year

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DANGER - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. I

DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING. 1

Always remove the power cord fi'ornthe wall outlet when cleaning in the vicinity.of electrical parts (bulb, switch, control, etc.).

Use a mild detergent or baking soda and water.

How To Clean The Inside

1.Turn the Cold Control to "OFF". UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE WALL OUTLET.

Clean The Condenser

The condenser (tubing and wire attachment) is on the back of the refrigerator. Clean it with a vacuum eleanex. Do not bend or twist the tubes. If you have moved the refrigerator, make sure the doors seal tightly. If they don't, level the refrigerator.

2.Remove food from the section or sections to be cleaned. Pack frozen food in a picnic chest or cardboard box or wrap in several thicknesses of newspaper so it will remain frozen.

3.Take out removable parts and wash with a mild detergent, rinse and wipe dry.

4.Wash the inside with two tablespoons of baking soda mixed in one quart of warm water. If necessary, use soap or mild detergent and water. Rinse well and dry.

WARNING:

(l) Strong detergents, scouring powder or pads, will crack the plastic. Do not use them. (2) Do not wash any parts in a dishwasher unless marked "dishwasher safe." (3) Do not clean with ammonia or bleach type chemicals which will damage your cooling unit.

How to Clean the Outside

Exterior Cabinet: Use a mild detergent or soap solution and rinse well. Do not use scouring powder or pads.

In some climates it may be advisable to help protect the cabinet finish by waxing it. Use a good quality automotive type wax, taking care not to wax any plastic parts.

How to Clean theEvaporation Tray

Since dust accumulated on the evaporation tray will decrease the evaporation efficiency, remove the tray and clean it.

Remove Perishables Before Taking Vacations

Before going on any long vacations, remove all perishables such as fresh meats, milk, eggs, butter, fruits and vegetables. Anytime you won't be using your refrigerator regularly, for an extended period of time or are putting it into storage, empty and unplug it. Clean the evaporation tray. Clean inside and block the doors open. Air moying through your refrigerator will help prevent odors.

Hot-Line

With the freezer-refrigerator in operation, it is possible that the cabinet will feel warm at the front edges. This does not indicate trouble. It is attributable to the hot-line design adopted for this freezer-refrigerator which consists of piping hot gas from the (motor-driven) compressor along the front edges of the cabinet This has nothing to do with the storage temperature inside.

Save the Servicing Information

Technical servicing information is attached under the back of the refrigerator. Please, do not remove this information. It may someday assist your serviceman should repairs be required.

The evaporation tray is set on refrigerator back. To remove, unscrew and pull it out.

Replace the evaporation tray by following the removal instructions in reverse and be sure to secure it properly.

If the tray is not securely in place, defrosted water may spill out or the evaporation process may be hindered.

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