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CARE & CLEANING
Keepyourrefrigeratorandfreezercleantopreventodorbuild-up.Wipeupanyspillsimmediatelyandcleanbothsectionsatleast
twiceayear.Never usemetallicscouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleanersorstrongalkalinesolutionsonanysurface.Do not
washanyremovablepartsinadishwasher.Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION
• Whenmovingtherefrigerator,pullstraightout.Donotshifttherefrigeratorfromsidetosideasthismaydamagethe
floor. Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.
• Dampobjectssticktocoldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchrefrigeratedsurfaceswithwetordamphands.
• NeveruseCHLORIDEtocleanstainlesssteel.
NOTE
• TheON/OFFbuttonontheElectronicControlonlycontrolsyourrefrigerator’scoolingsystem.Toturnoffpowertoyour
refrigeratoryoumustunplugthepowercordfromtheelectricaloutlet.
• Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstrumentswhichcanscratchtheappliancesurfacewhenremovingadhesivelabels.
Anyglueleftfromtapeorlabelscanberemovedwithamixtureofwarmwaterandmilddetergent,or,touchtheglueresidue
withthestickysideoftapeyouhavealreadyremoved.Donotremovetheserialplate.
IMPORTANT
Iftherefrigeratorisgoingtobestoredormovedinfreezingtemperatures,thewaterintheiceandwatersystemmustbe
drainedcompletely.Failuretodosocouldresultinwaterleakswhentherefrigeratorisputbackintoservice.Contactaservice
representativetoperformthisoperation.
Care & Cleaning Tips
Part What To Use 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 Instruc-
tions). 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 dish-
cloth. 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 instructions. Do not use house-
hold cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the 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.
NOTE
Donotuseabrasivecleanerssuchaswindowsprays,scouringcleansers,ammableuids,cleaningwaxes,concentrated
detergents,bleaches,orcleanserscontainingpetroleumproductsonplasticparts,interiordoors,gaskets,orcabinetliners.Do
notusepapertowels,scouringpads,orotherabrasivecleaningmaterials.