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Cleaning—Outside
Solid
state monitor system
panels.
Clean the panels on the
outside
and
inside of the freezer
compartment door with
a
soft,
clean
cloth lightly dampened with
water. Do not use cleaning sprays
or
large
amounts of water—the
liquid
can
run down
and
damage
the control mechanisms.
The water and
ice
dispenser
spill shelf
should
be wiped dry
immediately to prevent spotting,
Water left on the
shelf
may leave
deposits that you
can
remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar.
Y[Ju
can also use a 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 the deposit disappears or
becomes loose enough to rinse
away. Usually
30
minutes soaking
time is adequate. Avoid using wax
on the 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 and 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 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.
fiotect
the paint finish. The
finish
on the outside of the refrigerator is a
high quality, baked-on paint
jinish.
With proper care, it will stay
ncw-
Iooking
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.
WR92X216)
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,
icc
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.
Do 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
clogged, use a
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meat baster and
b
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baking-soda-and-
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water solution to
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force the clog
through the
drain line.
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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 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. This easy
cleaning operation should be done
at least once a year.
Conde-nser
Defrost Water Wn
Pan behind base grille should be
cleaned at least once a year. When
reinstalling pan, firmly push it
ALL THE WAY IN until it stops.
Defrost water pan
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