Refrigerator Care, Cleaning, Changing the Light Bulb

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

IMPORTANT:

■Because air circulates between both sections, any odors formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must thoroughly clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods tightly.

■For stainless steel models, stainless steel is corrosion- resistant and not corrosion-proof. To help avoid corrosion of your stainless steel, keep your surfaces clean by using the following cleaning instructions.

To Clean Your Refrigerator:

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, muriatic acid, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and cabinet), plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.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.

3.Clean the exterior surfaces.

Painted metal: Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.

Stainless steel: Wash stainless steel surfaces with a clean, soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water. Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots.

NOTE: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe with the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.

4.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.

■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.

5.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).

1.Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove the light shield, if necessary.

Freezer drawer models

■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the light shield toward the back of the compartment to release it from the light assembly.

■Top of freezer compartment - The light shield opens from the back. Firmly press forward on the notches in the back of the shield and pull the shield down.

NOTE: You may need to remove the upper freezer shelf or basket to access the light assembly.

Freezer door models

■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Slide the shield toward the back to release it from the light assembly.

■Top of freezer compartment - Squeeze and pull rear of light shield toward you to release the tabs, then pull down.

3.Replace the burned-out bulb(s) with an appliance bulb(s) no greater than 40 watts.

4.Replace the light shield.

Freezer drawer models

■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Insert the tabs on the shield into the liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide the shield toward the front until it locks into place.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the light shield, do not force the shield beyond the locking point.

■Top of the freezer compartment - Insert the front tabs of the shield into the liner and snap the back portion of the shield over the light assembly.

Freezer door models

■Top of the refrigerator compartment - Insert the tabs on the shield into the liner holes on each side of the light assembly. Slide the shield toward the front until it locks.