To Clean Your Refrigerator
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.
3.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 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).
4.Wash refrigerator’s exterior 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.
IMPORTANT: Depending on your model, your refrigerator’s exterior finish may look like stainless steel. It is not stainless steel. Never use stainless steel cleaner or other cleaners that could damage the finish.
5.There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to
3 months to ensure maximum efficiency. If you need to clean the condenser:
■Remove the base grille. See “Base Grille.”
■Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser.
■Replace the base grille when finished.
6.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
ChangingtheLightBulbs
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. The dispenser light requires a heavy duty
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove light shield when applicable as shown.
NOTE: To clean a light shield, wash it with warm water and a liquid detergent. Rinse and dry the shield well.
3.Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.
4.Replace light shield when applicable as shown.
5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Dispenser Light
Reach through the dispenser area to remove and replace light bulb.
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A. Dispenser Light
Refrigerator Light
■Remove the light shield by using a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw located at the rear of the light shield.
■Replace the light shield by positioning the light shield over the light and replacing the screw.
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A. Screw
Freezer Light
■Remove the light shield by grasping the sides and pulling the light shield toward you.
■Replace the light shield by inserting the tabs into the holes in the freezer compartment liner.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
RefrigeratorOperation
The refrigerator will not operate
■Power cord unplugged? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
■Is outlet working? Plug in a lamp to see if the outlet is working.
■Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Are controls on? Make sure the refrigerator controls are on. See “Using the Controls.”
■New installation? Allow 24 hours following installation for the refrigerator to cool completely.
NOTE: Adjusting the temperature controls to coldest setting will not cool either compartment more quickly.
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