REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To clean your refrigerator:
6.Clean the condenser coils located behind the top grille ventilation panel regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.
■Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
7.Clean defrost pan using mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly.
■Remove the base grille by removing a screw at each end.
■Remove the defrost pan by pushing up on the retaining clip under the refrigerator while sliding the pan forward.
1. | Remove the top grille. See the “Power On/Off Switch” |
| section. |
2. | Press power switch to the OFF position. |
3. | Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, |
| crispers, etc. |
4. | 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 |
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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 .95 L] of water). |
5. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors 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. For additional protection against damage to painted |
metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with |
a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts. |
NOTE: 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 |
& Polish. |
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for Stainless Steel parts only! |
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into |
contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, |
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does |
occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in |
warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the |
cleaner, see the “Accessories” section. |
1.Defrost pan
2.Retaining clip
■Replace the defrost pan by positioning the edge of the defrost pan approximately 7 in. (17.8 cm) from the left side of the refrigerator. Lift defrost pan into guides and push back and place pan inside of retaining clip. Replace the base grille and base grille screws.
8.Press the power switch to the ON position.
9.Replace the top grille. See the “Power On/Off Switch” section.
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