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Care and Cleaning
Cleaning—Outside
The water and ice dispenser
spill
shelf
should be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting.
Water
lefi
on shelf
may
leave deposits
you
can
remove by soaking with
undiluted vinegar. You can also use
paste of non-precipitating water
softener (such as
Calgon
brand)
and
water, or one teaspoon of citric
acid powder per pint of hot tap
water. Soak until deposit disappears
or becomes loose enough to rinse
away. Usually 30 minutes soaking
time is adequate. Avoid using wax
on spill shelf and trim.
The door handles and trim
can be
cleaned with a cloth dampened with
a solution of mild liquid dishwashing
detergent and water. Dry with a soft
cloth. Don’t use wax on the door
handles or trim.
Keep the finish clean.
Wipe with
a clean cloth lightly dampened with
kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent. Dry and
polish with a
clean,
soft cloth. Do
not wipe the refrigerator with a
soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel. These may leave a residue
that
can
damage the paint. Do
not use scouring pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these
products can scratch and weaken
the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish.
The finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is
a high quality, baked-on paint finish.
With proper care, it will stay
new-
looking and rust-free for years.
Apply
a
coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the refrigerator is new
and then at least twice a year.
Appliance Polish Wax & Cleaner
(Cat. No.
WRWX0216)
is available
from
Hotpoint Appliance Parts
Marts.
Cleaning—Inside
Inside the fresh food and freezer
compartments
should be cleaned
at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this
is not practical, wring excess
moisture out of sponge or cloth
when cleaning around switches,
lights or controls.
Use warm water and baking soda
solution—about a tablespoon of
baking soda to a quart of water.
This both cleans and neutralizes
odors. Rinse thoroughly with water
and wipe dry.
Other parts of the
refrigerator—
including door gaskets, meat and
vegetable drawers, ice storage
bin and all plastic parts—can be
cleaned the same way. Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive
cleaners.
To help prevent odors,
leave
an open box of baking soda in the
rear of the refrigerator, on the top
shelf. Change the box every three
months. An open box of baking
soda in the freezer will absorb
stale freezer odors.
W
not wash any
plastic parts
from your refrigerator
in
your automatic dishwasher.
Drain opening in freezer
compartment. During yearly
cleaning, remove bottom freezer
basket and flush a solution of baking
soda (one teaspoon) and two cups of
hot (not boiling) water through the
drain line with the help of a meat
baster. This will help eliminate
odor and reduce the likelihood
of a clogged drain line.
If drain becomes
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clogged, use a
meat baster and
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Continue flushing until line is
clear, then empty and replace the
defrost water pan immediately.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving
your refrigerator away from the
wall. All types of floor coverings
can be damaged, particularly
cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces. Pull the
refrigerator straight out and return
it
to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving your refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to
your floor covering or refrigerator.
Condenser
The condenser is located behind
the base grille. For most efficient
operation, you will need to keep
the condenser clean. Remove the
base grille (see page 4) and either
sweep away or vacuum up dust that
is readily accessible. For best
results, use a brush specially
designed for this purpose. It is
available at most appliance parts
stores. This easy cleaning operation
should be done at least once a year.
Condenser
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Defrost Water Wn
k
Pan be
“nd
base grille should be
cleaned a east
onc,p
a year. When
reinstalling
prmly
push it
ALL THE WA ‘ N until it stops.
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