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Maintenance
Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean.
Wipe with
a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish
detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dish cloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can erode the paint.
Do not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors
, leave an open
box of baking soda in the fresh food and
freezer compartments.
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 (15 ml) of
baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes odors.
Rinse and wipe dry.
After cleaning the 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 (on
some models) with hot water because
the extreme temperature difference
may cause them to break. Handle glass
shelves carefully. Bumping tempered
glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator
parts in the dishwasher.
Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
environments. However, in environments
that may be particularly dusty or greasy,
the condenser should be cleaned
periodically for efficient refrigerator
operation.
To clean the condenser, turn the
temperature control dial to
0
. Sweep
away or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose. It is available
at most appliance parts stores.
Moving the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the refrigerator
away from the wall. All types of floor
coverings can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those with
embossed surfaces.
Turn the leveling legs
at each
front corner of the refrigerator
counterclockwise until the rollers
support the refrigerator. Pull the
refrigerator straight out and return it to
position by pushing it straight in.
Moving
the refrigerator in a side direction may
result in damage to the floor covering
or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make
sure you don’t roll over the power cord.
After rolling the refrigerator back into
place, turn the legs clockwise until
the legs again bear the weight of the
refrigerator.
