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REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent
odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
Cleaning your refrigerator
NOTE: 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.
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. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
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:
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Remove the base grille.
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Use a vacuum with a soft brush to clean the grille, the
open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of
the condenser.
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Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the
bulb with one of the same size, shape and wattage. The dispenser
light requires a heavy duty 10-watt bulb. All other lights require a
40-watt bulb. Replacement bulbs are available from your dealer.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove light shield when applicable.
NOTE: To clean the light shield, wash it with warm water and
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.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
The refrigerator isn’t cooling
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Are the temperature controls set at the mid-settings? The
controls are preset at the factory to the correct mid-setting.
After connecting power, wait 1 hour before checking
temperature.
NOTE: Adjusting the controls to coldest setting will not cool either
compartment more quickly.
Temperature is too warm
Check the following:
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Are the air vents blocked in either compartment?
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Are the door(s) opened often?
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Has a large amount of food just been added to the refrigerator
or freezer?
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Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
The motor seems to run too much
Check the following:
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Is the room temperature hotter than normal?
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Has a large amount of food just been added to the
refrigerator?
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Are the doors opened often?
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Are the doors not closed completely?
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Are the condenser coils dirty?
NOTE: Your new refrigerator will run longer than your old one due
to its high-efficiency motor.
There is interior moisture buildup
Check the following:
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Are the air vents blocked in the refrigerator?
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Are the door(s) opened often?
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Is the room humid?
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Are the controls set correctly for the surrounding conditions?
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Was a self-defrost cycle completed?
The doors will not close completely
Check the following:
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Are food packages blocking the door open?
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Is the ice storage bin out of position?
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Were the doors removed during product installation and not
properly replaced?
The doors are difficult to open
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Are the gaskets dirty or sticky? Clean gaskets with mild
soap and warm water.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
