Care and Cleaning
CLEANING OUTSIDE
Directions for Cleaning Outside Surfaces, Door Handles, and Trim
Soft, clean cloth or sponge
Mild detergent mixed with warm water
the Café Appliances parts store for
approved stainless steel cleaners:
cafeppliances.com
Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar
be used to remove surface rust, tarnish
and small blemishes on stainless steel
surfaces only
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come in contact with any plastic parts such as trim pieces, handle
hardware and liners. If unintentional contact of cleaners with plastic parts does occur, clean plastic part with a
sponge and mild detergent mixed with warm water.
CLEANING INSIDE
To help prevent odors. leave an open box of baking
soda in the unit.
Turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box
before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1
Thoroughly rinse and wipe dry.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin
and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of
petroleum jelly to the door gaskets sealing surface on
the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets from sticking
and bending out of shape.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
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DO USE
DO NOT USE
Abrasive cloths, scrubbing sponges (with or without
soap), scouring or steel wool pads
Abrasive powders or sprays
Window Sprays or Ammonia
Citrus or plant oil-based cleaners
Acidic or vinegar-based cleaners
Oven cleaners
Cleaners containing acetone (propanone)
Any cleaner with WARNING about plastic contact
CAUTION
Do not clean glass shelves or covers
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact, such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
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