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Proper Unit Care and Cleaning
Cleaning and Maintenance
Warning:
Caution:
General:
Door Gaskets:
Power Interruptions
• Occasionally there may be power interruptions due to thunderstorms
or other causes. Remove the power cord from AC outlet when a
power outage occurs. When power has been restored, replug power
cord to AC outlet.
Vacation and Moving Care
• For long vacations or absences, unplug the unit and clean the
unit and door gaskets according to "General Cleaning" section.
Leave doors open, so air can circulate inside.
• When moving always move the unit vertically. Do not move with
the unit lying down, as possible damage to the sealed system
could occur.
Note: After moving, wait for 24 hours before plugging in the unit.
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To avoid electric shock always unplug your unit before
cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or
injury.
Before using cleaning products, always read and
follow manufacturer's instructions and warnings to
avoid personal injury or product damage.
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of
baking soda mixed with warm water. Use sponge or
soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning solution, to
wipe down your unit.
• 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 your unit.
• 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.