Cleaning and Maintenance
WARNING:
To avoid
electric
shock,
always
unplug
your
refrigerator
before
cleaning. Ignoring thiswarning
may result
in death
or
injury.
CAUTION:
Before
using cleaning
products,
always
read and understand
the cleaning
processes.
explained
in this manual.
Follow
cleaning product
manufacturers_s
instructions
and
warnings
to avoid
personal injury or product damage.
General
Cleaning
Prepare
a cleaning
solution
of ] to 2 tablespoons
of baking
soda
mixed
with warm
water.
Usea
sponge
or soft cloth,
dampened
with the cleaning
solution,
to wipe
down
your
refrigerator.
Rinse with
dean
warm
water
and dry with
a soft
cloth.
Do not use harsh chemicals,
abrasives,
ammonia,
chlorine
bleach,
concentrated
detergents,
solvents
or metal
scouring
pads.
Some
of these
chemicals
may dissolve,
damage
and/or
discolor
your
refrigerator.
Door
Gaskets
Clean
door
gaskets
every
three
months
according
to the instructions
described
above
in General
Cleaning.
Gaskets
must be kept dean
and pliable
to ensure
a proper
seal.
Petroleum
jelly
applied
lightly
on the hinge
side of gaskets
will keep the
gaskets
pliable
and ensure
agood
seal.
Power
Interruptions
Occasionally
there
may be power
interruptions
due to thunderstorms
or other
causes.
Remove
the
power
cord
plug
from
the AC outlet
when
a power
outage
occurs.
When
power
has been
restored
after
a prolonged
outage,
inspect
all food
for spoilage.
Clean
the inside
of the refrigerator
and
freezer
compartment
before
reuse.
Vacation and
Moving
Care
For long vacations
or absences,
unplug
the unit,
empty
food
from
both
compartments,
move
the
temperature
dial to the
OFF
position
and clean the door gaskets
according
to the
General
Cleaning
section.
Prop door open, so air can circulate
inside. When
moving, always
move the
refrigerator
verticall%
Do not move unit when in a horizontal
position,
as possible damage
to the
sealed
system could
occur.
10
Refrigerator
does
not operate
Food
temperature
appears
too warm
Food temperature
is too cold
Refrigerator
runs
too frequently
Check if the temperature
control is in the Off
postion.
Check if refrigerator
is plugged
in.
Check if there is power at the AC outlet by checking the circuitbreaker.
Allow time for recently added
warm food to reach fresh food
or freezer temperature.
Check gaskets for proper seal.
Adjust temperature
control to colder setting.
Reduce the frequency
of door openings.
tf temperature
control setting is too cold, adjust to a warmer setting
and allow several hours for temperature
to adjust.
This may be normal to maintain
constant
temperature
during high
temperature
and humid days.
Doors may have been opened frequently
or for an extended
period
of time.
Check gasket for proper seal.
Check to see if doors are completely
closed.
Moisture
build-up on
interior
or exterior
of the refrigerator
Refrigerator
has an odor
Refrigerator
door
does not shut
properly
This is normal during high humidity
periods.
Reduce prolonged
or frequent door openings.
Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Interior needs cleaning.
Foods improperly
wrapped
or sealed are giving off odors.
Level the refrigerator.
See Door Reversal section for description
of door attachment
features.
Check for blockages
created by food containers,
shelves, etc.
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