Hotpoint 22 Manual Del Propietario Y Instalación página 11

Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. .Hotpoint.com
Dispenser drip area.
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area, (on some models)
beneath the gdlle, should he wilx'd dly. 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 iinse away-.
Thedispenser cradle (on some models).
Ik'fore cleaning, open the freezer door part
way to prevent dispensing of ice or water
when cleaning. Clean with walTn water and
baking soda solution--about a tablespoon
(15 mt) of baking soda to a quarl (1 liter)
ofwamr. Rin_ thoroughly and wipe thT
Thedoorhandles and trim.Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. DIT
with a soft cloth.
Keep theoutside clean.Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened will, kilchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish delergent.
DIT and polish will, a clean, soft cloth.
Donot wipethe refrigeratorwith a soileddish
cloth or wet towel These may leavea residue
that can erodethepaint. Donot usescouring
pads,powderedcleaners,bleachor cleaners
contaMng bleachbecausetheseproductscan
scratchand weakenthepaint 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 beforecleaning. I f this
is not practical, wring excess moisture out
of Slxmge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls.
Use warm waler and baking soda solution--
at×)ut a tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (l liter) of water. This tn)th cleans
and neuwalizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
After deaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of pe_oleumjetly to the door gaskets at
the hinge side. This helps keep the gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape.
Drain opening in freezercompartment. During
yearly cleaning, remove Ln)tmm freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking soda--
1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500 mt) of
hot (not boiling) water--through the drain
line with the help of a meat basler. This will
help eliminate odor and reduce the
likelihood of a clogged dFain line. If drain
becomes clogged, use a meat baster and
baking soda solution I() force the clog
through the drain line.
Avoidcleaningcoldglass shelveswith hot water
becausethe extremetemperaturedifference
may causethem to break.Handleglass shelves
carafuflg Bumpingtempered glass cancauseit
to shatter
Donot washanyplasticrafrigerator parts in
the dishwashe_
Condenser
_lhere is no need for routine condenser
cleaning in normal home operating
environments. However, in environmenks
that may- be particularly dusty or greasy, the
condenser should be cleaned periodically
for efficient refrigerator operation,
Cleaning the condenser.
The condenser is localed inside tl',-eback
of the refrigerator. "Ik)access it, fil_t unplug
the refrigerator. Then remove the access
cover. The condenser is on the right side.
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