Sears 61271, 71968, 71961, 7T278 Care and Cleaning, Outside, Inside, Behind Refrigerator, Condenser

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 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 wilt stay new-looking and rusffree 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, ice trays 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,.

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 wall All types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Pull Ihe 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,

Condenser

The condenser is located behind the base grille For most efficient operation, you need to keep the condenser dean, 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 on_ 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.

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