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Proper Refrigerator Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warning: To avoid electric shock always unplug your refrigerator before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.
Caution: Before using cleaning products, always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or product damage.
General:
•Prepare a cleaning solution of
solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.
•Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
•Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your
refrigerator.
•Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to ensure a proper seal.
•Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and ensure a good seal.
Refrigerators:
We recommend that you clean the rear of the refrigerator at least twice a year. Some operating environments may require more frequent cleaning.
•Slowly pull the refrigerator straight out away from the wall.
Note: Do not move the refrigerator sideways as this may cause damage to the floor covering of your refrigerator.
•Unplug the refrigerator.
•Use a vacuum or a brush to clean coils.
•When cleaning has been completed, plug the cord back into the outlet and slide the refrigerator straight back to its original position.
Note: When pushing it back, be sure not to roll over the power cord.
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