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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
NOTE:
Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
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 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS:
•
Prepare a cleaning solution of 3–4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed with warm water. Use a sponge
or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning 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 the appliance.
DOOR GASKETS:
•
Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions. Gaskets must be kept
clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
•
Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the gasket pliable and assure a
good seal.
Vacation Time
1.
Turn off the refrigerator
(set temperature to "0")
and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
2.
Remove all food
contents
.
3.
Clean the refrigerator
per instructions above
.
4.
Leave the
door
open slightly
and place an open box of baking soda inside the refrigerator
to avoid
possible formation of condensation, mold, or odors.
WARNING:
Use extreme caution
with
children. The unit should not be accessible to child
ren
.
•
Short vacations:
Leave the refrigerator operating during vacations of less than three weeks.
•
Long vacations:
If the appliance will not be used for several months, remove all food and unplug the
power cord. Clean and dry the interior thoroughly. To prevent odor and mold growth, leave the door
open slightly
;
b
lock it open if necessary or
remove the door.
Moving Your Refrigerator
•
Turn off the refrigerator
(set temperature to "0")
and then unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
•
Remove all
of
the food
/beverages from the refrigerator
.
•
Securely tape down all loose items inside your refrigerator.
•
Tape the doors shut.
•
Be sure the refrigerator stays in the upright position during transportation.
DO NOT MOVE WITH THE UNIT LYING DOWN.
Possible damage to the sealed system could occur.
Energy Saving Tips
•
The refrigerator should be located in the coolest area of the room, away from heat producing
appliances or heating ducts, and out of direct sunlight.
•
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing in the refrigerator. Overloading the refrigerator
forces the compressor to run longer. Foods that freeze too slowly may lose quality, or spoil.
•
Be sure to wrap foods properly and wipe containers dry before placing them in the refrigerator. This
cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
•
Organize and label food to reduce door openings and extended searches. Remove as many items as
needed at one time, and close the door as soon as possible.
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