Kenmore 67871, 77171, 73871, 73478, 63141, 77878, 73878, 77178 Care and Cleaning, Energy-Saving Tips

Energy-Saving Tips

•Don'topen the doors more often than necessary

•Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weathen

•Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather_

•Be sure the doors are closed tighflyL Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven't been left open accidentally_

•Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.

•Wipe moislure from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator

•Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator_

•If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular settings_

•Don't overcrowd your refrigerator_ Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool

Care and Cleaning

Outside

The door handles and trim can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing

detergent and water, Dry with a soft cloth, Don'twax handles or trim°

Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent_ Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel. They may leave a residue that can harm the paink Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish

Protect the paint finish. The outside of the refrigerator has a high quality, baked-on paint finish With proper care, it will stay new-lookingand rust-free for years. Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator isnew and then at least twice a year.

Inside

Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer compartments at least once a year. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls,.

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon of baking soda to a quart of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors_ Rinsethoroughly with water and wipe dry

Other parts of the refrigerator-including door gaskets, vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way After cleaning door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending out of shape_. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners_

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water

because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break_

To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shell Change the box every three months_ An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors,

Do not wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the waft All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces._Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in.. Moving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigeraton

Condenser

The condenser islocated behind the base grille For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser

clean° Turn temperature control to OFF. Remove the

base grille, Sweep away or vacuum dust that is readily

accessible on condenser coils, then turn the control back on_ For best results, use a brush specially designed for this purpose. It isavailable at your Sears store or service centen This easy cleaning operation should be done at least once a year,

Storage Drawers

Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor, The

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