Sears 71281 Care and Cleaning, Energy-SavingTips, Outside, Inside, Condenser, Behind Refrigerator

Energy-Saving Tips

e Don'topen the doors more often than necessary.

o Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot, humid weather.

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

weather.

o Be sure the doors are closed tightly, Before leaving the house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors haven't been left open accidentally.

o Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your refrigerator.

o Wipe moisture from bottles and cartons before putting them in the refrigerator.

•Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside the refrigerator.

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

o Don't overcrowd your refrigerator. Overcrowding can require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool,

Care and Cleaning

Outside

The ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar, You can also use a

paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon of citric acid powder per pint of hot tap water. Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away. Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate. Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim.

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 flnlsh 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 paint. 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-looking and rust-free for years° Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the refrigerator is new 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. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry.

Other parts of the refrigerator--including door gaskets, vegetable drawers and all plastic parts-- can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners.

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

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Do not wash any plastlc parts from your
refrigerator			in your automatic dishwasher.
Condenser
The condenser is located behind the base grille.
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean. Turn temperature control to OFF°
Remove the base			grille
(see page 3)_ Sweep
away	or vacuum		dust
that	is readily	accessible
on condenser		coils, then
turn the control back ono
For best results, use a
brush specially		designed
for this purpose. It is
available at your Sears store or service center. This
easy cleaning operation should be done at least
once	a year.

Behind Refrigerator

Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away from the wall. 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 refrigerator_

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