REFRIGERATOR CARE
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
4.
5.
There is no need
for routine
condenser
cleaning
in normal
home
operating
environments.
If the environment
is
particularly
greasy
or dusty, or there is significant
pet traffic
in the home,
the condenser
should
be cleaned
every
2 to
3 months
to ensure
maximum
efficiency.
If you need
to clean the condenser:
Remove
the base grille.
Use a vacuum
cleaner
with
a soft
brush to clean
the
grille,
the open
areas
behind
the grille
and the front
surface
area of the condenser.
•
Replace the base grille when finished.
Plug in refrigerator
or reconnect power.
Both the refrigerator
and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid
buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
IMPORTANT:
Because air circulates between both sections, any odors
formed in one section will transfer to the other. You must
thoroughly
clean both sections to eliminate odors. To avoid
odor transfer and drying out of food, wrap or cover foods
tightly.
For stainless steel models, stainless steel is corrosion-resistant
and not corrosion-proof.
To help avoid corrosion of your
stainless steel, keep your surfaces clean by using the
following
cleaning instructions.
To Clean Your Refrigerator..
NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable
fluids, muriatic acid,
cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing
petroleum products on exterior surfaces (doors and
cabinet), plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not
use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools.
1. Unplug refrigerator
or disconnect power.
2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable
parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent
in warm water.
3. Clean the exterior surfaces.
Painted metal: Wash painted metal exteriors with a clean,
soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately
to avoid water spots.
Stainless steel: Wash stainless steel surfaces with a clean,
soft cloth or sponge and a mild detergent in warm water.
Rinse surfaces with clean, warm water and dry immediately
to avoid water spots.
NOTE: When cleaning stainless steel, always wipe in the
direction of the grain to avoid cross-grain scratching.
IMPORTANT:
•
Not all appliance
bulbs will fit your
refrigerator.
Be sure to
replace
the bulb
with
an appliance
bulb of the same size,
shape
and wattage.
•
To ensure
optimum
refrigerator
performance,
replace
light
bulbs as soon as they
burn out.
Refrigerator Compartment Light
The lighting located at the top of the refrigerator
compartment
never needs to be replaced. If the lights do not illuminate when
the door is opened, call for assistance or service. In the U.S.A.,
call 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
Freezer Compartment
Light (on some models)
1.
2.
Unplug
the refrigerator
or disconnect
power.
Remove
the light shield
(on some models).
•
Top of the freezer
compartment
- Slide
the light shield
toward
the back of the compartment
to release
it from
the light assembly.
3. Replace the burned-out bulb with an appliance
bulb(s) no
greater than 25 watts.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator
or reconnect power.
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