Care and cleaning
of the refrigerator.
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Dispenser
drip mea.
Cleaning
the Outside
The dispenser drip area, beneath the grille,
should be wiped dry, Water left in this area may
leave deposits, Remove the deposits by adding
undiluted vinegar to the well, Soak until the
deposits disappear or become loose enough to
rinse away,
The dispenser cradle. Before cleaning, lock the
dispenser by pressing and holding the LOCK
pad for 3 seconds, Clean with warm water and
baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon (15
ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water,
Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry,
The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth
dampened with soapy water, Dry with a soft
cloth,
The stainless stee/ pane/s and door handles
(on some models) can be cleaned with a
commercially
available stainless steel cleaner, A
spray-on stainless steel cleaner works best,
Do not use appliance wax or polish on the
stainless steel,
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth
lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or
mild liquid dish detergent, Dry and polish with a
clean, soft cloth,
Do not wipe the refrigerator
with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners
cont_?ining bleach because these products
can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning
the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments,
Unplug the refrigerator
before cleaning. If
this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls,
Use warm water and baking sod(] solution-
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water, This both cleans and
neutralizes odors, Rinse and wipe dry,
Use of any cleaning solution
other than that
which is recommended,
especially those that
contain petroleum
distillates,
can crack or
damage the interior
of the refrigerator,
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot
water because the extreme temperature
difference
may cause them to break. Handle
glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered
glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator
parts in
the dishwasher.
The chill/thaw
tray is dishwasher
safb.
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