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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. www.Hotpoint.com
Cleaning the Outside
The dispenser drip area,
(on some models)
beneath the grille, should be wiped dry. 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 rinse away.
The dispenser cradle
(on some models).
Before cleaning, lock the dispenser by
pressing and holding the
LOCK CONTROL
pad for 3 seconds. Clean with warm water
and baking soda solution—about a
tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a
quart (1 l) of water. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry.
The door handles and trim.
Clean with a
cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry
with a soft cloth.
Keep the outside clean.
Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with kitchen
appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent.
Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors,
leave an open box of
baking soda in the refrigerator and freezer
compartments.
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 (15 ml) of baking soda
to a quart (1 l) of water. This both cleans
and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a
thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door
gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep
the gaskets from sticking and bending out
of shape.
Drain opening in freezer compartment.
During yearly cleaning, remove bottom
freezer pan and flush a solution of baking
soda—1 teaspoon (5 ml) and 2 cups (500
ml) 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 clogged, use a meat
baster and baking soda solution to force the
clog through the drain line.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break. Handle glass shelves carefully.
Bumping tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the
dishwasher.
For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug
the refrigerator. Clean the interior with a baking soda
solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to one
quart (1 l) of water. Leave the doors open.
Set the icemaker power switch to the
O (off)
position and
shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
Behind the Refrigerator
Be careful when moving the 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 the refrigerator in a side
direction may result in damage to the floor covering or
refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over
the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models).
Preparing for Vacation
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.
NOTE: Turning the refrigerator to the 0 (off) setting via the controls does not shut off electrical power to the refrigerator.
Replacing the Light Bulbs
Unplug the refrigerator.
Remove the shelf just below the light shield.
Replace with an appliance bulb of the same
or lower wattage.
Reinstall the shelf and plug the refrigerator
back in.
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