CONVERTIBLE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
CARE
Explosion
Hazard
Use nonflammable
cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Both the lower and upper compartments
defrost
automatically.
However,
clean both sections
about once a month
to prevent
odors
from building
up. Wipe up spills immediately.
To Clean
Your Convertible
Refrigerator/Freezer:
1.
Unplug
convertible
refrigerator/freezer
or disconnect
power.
2.
Remove
all removable
parts from inside, such as shelves,
crispers,
etc.
3.
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.
•
Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners
such as window
sprays,
scouring
cleansers,
flammable
fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated
detergents,
bleaches
or cleansers
containing
petroleum
products
on plastic parts, interior
and
door liners or gaskets.
Do not use paper towels,
scouring
pads, or other harsh cleaning
tools. These can scratch
or
damage
materials.
•
To help remove odors,
you can wash interior walls with a
mixture
of warm water and baking
soda (2 tbs to 1 qt
[26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
4.
Wash exteriors
with a clean sponge
or soft cloth and a mild
detergent
in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners,
or cleaners
designed
for stainless
steel. Dry thoroughly
with a
soft cloth. For additional
protection
against
damage
to painted
metal exteriors,
apply appliance
wax (or auto paste wax) with a
clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
5.
There is no need for routine condenser
cleaning
in normal
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. See "Convertible
Refrigerator/
Freezer Doors."
6,
•
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 convertible
refrigerator/freezer
or reconnect
power.
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NOTE" Not all bulbs will fit your convertible
refrigerator/freezen
Be
sure to replace the bulb with an appliance
bulb of the same size,
shape, and wattage.
1.
Unplug
convertible
refrigerator/freezer
or disconnect
powen
2.
Remove the bulb from behind the control
panel in the lower
compartment
or from behind the light shield in the upper
compartment
(on some models).
Replace it with a bulb of the
same wattage.
3,
Plug in convertible
refrigerator/freezer
or reconnect
power.
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If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep both compartment
doors closed to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
•
Remove
all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
•
Place 2 Ibs (907 g) of dry ice in the convertible
refrigerator/freezer
for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the
food frozen for 2 to 4 days.
•
If neither
a food locker nor dry ice is available,
consume
or can
perishable
food at once.
REMEMBER:
A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially
filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods.
If you see that food contains
ice crystals,
it may be
refrozen,
although
the quality and flavor may be affected.
If the
condition
of the food
is poor, dispose
of it.
Vacations
If You Choose to Leave the Convertible
Refrigerator/
Freezer On While You're Away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
If You Choose to Turn the Convertible
Refrigerator/Freezer
Off Before You Leave:
1. Remove all food from the convertible refrigerator/freezer.
2, Turn the lower compartment control to OFR Turn the upper
compartment control to FREEZE. See "Using the Controls."
3, Hand wash, rinse and dry removable parts and interior surfaces
thoroughly.
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
Moving
When you are moving
your convertible
refrigerator/freezer
to a new
home, follow these steps to prepare
it for the move.
1.
Remove
all food from the convertible
refrigerator/freezer
and
pack all frozen food in dry ice.
2.
Turn the lower compartment
control
to OFR Turn the upper
compartment
control
to FREEZE. See "Using
the Controls."
3.
Unplug
your convertible
refrigerator/freezer.
4.
Empty the water from the defrost
pan. Hand wash, rinse and dry
it thoroughly.
5.
Hand wash, rinse and dry removable
parts and interior surfaces
thoroughly.
6.
Wrap removable
parts well, and tape them together
so they don't
shift and rattle during the move.
7.
Unlock
the casters
so that the convertible
refrigerator/freezer
rolls easily.
8.
If you have not installed the casters,
raise the front of the
convertible
refrigerator/freezer
so it rolls more easily. See "Adjust
the Doors."
9.
Tape the doors closed
and tape the power cord to the
convertible
refrigerator/freezer
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put everything
back and refer to the
"Installation
Instructions"
section
for preparation
instructions.
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