Sears manual Care and Cleaning, Inside, Behind Refrigerator, Under Refrigerator

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 detergenL 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-lookingand 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,, ffthis is not practical,

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, Mc_ving your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don'troll over the power cord or icemaker supply line.

Under Refrigerator

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, 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

wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when

once a year,

coilsal least once a year _,_-_

cleaning around switches, lights or controls,

Use warm water and baking soda solution-about a

tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L)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, 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,

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves and cold glass storage drawer cover 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 shelf. Change the box every three months° An open box of baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors°

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