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Energy-Saving Tips
• Don't open the doors more often than necessary
• Close the doors as soon as possible, particularly in hot,
humid weathen
• Keep the Power Miser Switch in the left position unless
moisture forms on the cabinet in hot, humid weather_
• Be sure the doors are closed tighflyL Before leaving the
house or retiring for the night, check to be sure the doors
haven't been left open accidentally_
• Store only those foods requiring refrigeration in your
refrigerator.
• Wipe moislure from bottles and cartons before putting
them in the refrigerator
• Keep foods covered to reduce moisture buildup inside
the refrigerator_
• If you turn the controls to the coldest position for quick
chilling or freezing, be sure to turn them back to regular
settings_
• Don't overcrowd your refrigerator_ Overcrowding can
require extra electrical energy to keep everything cool
Care and Cleaning
Outside
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 wax
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. They may leave a
residue that can harm the paink 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 outside of the refrigerator
has a high quality, baked-on paint finish With proper
care, itwill stay new-looking and rust-free for years.
Apply a coat of kitchen appliance wax when the
refrigerator isnew and then at least twice a year.
Inside
Clean the inside of the fresh food and freezer
compartments at least once a year. Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning. If this isnot 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_ Rinsethoroughly with
water and wipe dry
Other parts of the refrigerator-including door
gaskets, vegetable drawers, ice trays and all plastic
parts-can be cleaned the same way After cleaning 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_.Do not use
cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners_
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may cause
themto break_
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shell
Change the box every three months_An open box of
baking soda in the freezer will absorb stale odors,
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher.
Behind Refrigerator
Care should be taken in moving your refrigerator away
from the waft All types of floor coverings can be
damaged, particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces._Pull the refrigerator straight out
and return itto position by pushing it straight in..Moving
your refrigerator in a side direction may result in damage
toyour floor covering or refrigeraton
Condenser
The condenser islocated
behind the base grille For
most efficient operation, you
need to keep the condenser
clean° Turn temperature
control to OFF. Remove the
base grille, Sweep away or
vacuum dust that is readily
accessible on condenser coils, then turn the control back
on_For best results, use a brush specially designed for this
purpose. It isavailable at your Sears store or service
centen This easy cleaning operation should be done at
least once a year,
Storage Drawers
Drawers at the bottom of the fresh food compartment will
stop before coming all the way out of the refrigerator to
help prevent contents from spilling onto the floor, The
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