Cleaning - Sears Kenmore 73141 Manual Del Usuario

Care and Cleaning
Outside
The door handles and trim can be cleaned with
a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid
dishwashing detergent and water, Dry with a soft
cloth, Don't wax handles or trim
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergenL Dry and polish with a clean,
soft cloth, Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel, They may leave a
residue that can harm the paint° Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish,
Protect the paint finish. The outside of the refrigerator
has a high quality, baked-on paint finish, With proper
care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for years
Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the
refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year,
Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning,, ffthis 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 L) of
water_ This both cleans and neutralizes odors,. Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry°
Other parts of the refrigerator-including door gaskets,
vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic parts-can
be cleaned the same way Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners, After cleaning 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 and cold glass
storage drawer cover with hot water because the
extreme temperature difference may cause them
to break.
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf.
Change the box every three months° An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors°
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away
from the wall All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces, Pull the refrigerator straight out
and return it to position by pushing it straight in, Mc_ving
your refrigerator in a side direction may result in
damage to your floor covering or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line.
Under Refrigerator
The condenser is located behind the base grille,
For most efficient operation, you need to keep the
condenser clean, Turn temperature control to OFF
Remove the base grille, Sweep away or vacuum dust
that is readily accessible on condenser coils, then turn
the control back on, For best
results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose It
is available at your Sears
store or service center, This
easy cleaning operation
should be done at least
once a year,
coilsal least once a year _,_-_
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