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Care & Cleaning
Care & cleaning tips
Vacation & moving tips
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior & Door
Liners
•Soap and water
•Baking soda and
water
•Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water.
•Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before
cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets •Soap and water •Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers & Bins •Soap and water •Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
•Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in
dishwasher.
Glass Shelves •Soap and water
•Glass cleaner
•Mild liquid
sprays
•Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in
warm water.
Toe Grille •Soap and water
•Mild liquid
sprays
•Vacuum
attachment
•Vacuum dust from front of toe grille.
•Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
•Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
and dry.
Exterior &
Handles
•Soap and water
•Non abrasive
glass cleaner
•Do not use commercial household cleaners containing
ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
•Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
•Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)
•Soap and water
•Stainless steel
cleaners
•Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean
stainless steel.
•Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
•Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These cleaners can
be purchased at most home improvement or major department
stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use
household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
•NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent
scratching.
•Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid
detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Occasion Tips
Short Vacations •Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
•Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
•Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone
for a few days.
Long Vacations •Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
•Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button)
and disconnect power cord.
•Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
•Clean interior thoroughly.
•Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if
necessary.
Moving •Remove all food and ice.
•If using handcart, load from side.
•Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
•Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.