9
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Clean the refrigerator about once a month to keep odors from
building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
1.
Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off
cooling.
2.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
3.
Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
4.
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.
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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.
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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 0.95 L] of water).
5.
Replace removable parts.
6.
Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
Painted Metal:
Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
7.
Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to
be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help
save energy.
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Open the refrigerator door and remove the base grille by
removing 2 Phillips-head screws and pulling the grille
toward you.
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Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean
the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
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Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille
with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping
the grille into place. Reinstall the screws.
8.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
9.
Set temperature control to desired setting. See “Using
the Control.”
Changing the Light Bulb
NOTE:
Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to
replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape,
and wattage.
1.
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.
Remove the light shield by squeezing the lens from the sides,
pushing back and pulling down.
3.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb or
an LED bulb rated for wet/damp locations.
NOTE:
Some LED replacement light bulbs are not
recommended for wet/damp environments. Refrigerator
fresh food and freezer compartments are considered wet/
damp environments. Read and follow all instructions on
the LED packaging when replacing the factory-installed
LED bulb. A replacement LED bulb can be purchased from
an authorized dealer.
4.
Replace the light shield.
5.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed
to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, consume or can
perishable food at once.
REMEMBER:
If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
