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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
y Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically; however clean both sections
about once a month to prevent odors.
y Wipe up spills immediately.
y Always unplug the refrigeration before cleaning.
General Cleaning Tips
y
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
y
Remove all removable parts, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
y
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners.
y
Hand wash, rinse and dry all surfaces
thoroughly.
Exterior
Waxing external painted metal surfaces helps
provide rust protection. Do not wax plastic parts.
Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year
using appliance wax (or auto paste wax). Apply
wax with a clean, soft cloth.
For products with a stainless steel exterior,
use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
CAUTION
y
Do not use a rough cloth or sponge
when cleaning the interior and exterior of the
refrigerator.
y
Do not place your hand on the bottom
surface of the refrigerator when opening and
closing.
WARNING
Use non-flammable cleaner. Failure to do so
can result in fire, explosion, or death.
Inside Walls (allow freezer to warm up so
the cloth will not stick)
To help remove odors, you can wash the inside
of the refrigerator with a mixture of baking soda
and warm water. Mix 2 tablespoons of baking
soda to 1 quart of water (26 g soda to 1 liter
water). Be sure the baking soda is completely
dissolved so it does not scratch the surfaces of
the refrigerator.
Door Liners and Gaskets
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use cleaning
waxes,
concentrated
or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic
refrigerator parts.
Plastic Parts (covers and panels)
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild
detergent in warm water. Do not use window
sprays, abrasive cleansers, or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage the material.
Light (LED) replacement
Note: Do not remove the LED, it is only to be
removed by a qualified technician.
WARNING
In case of replacement, the new lamp should
be same specification as the original.
detergents,
bleaches,