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Felix Storch, Inc.
SUMMIT APPLIANCE DIV.
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APPLIANCE CARE
Cleaning Your Frost-Free Refrigerator
Use nonflammable cleaners.
Frost-free means that you do not have to defrost your appliance. Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture
and depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically warms up enough to melt the frost, and the water then flows
down to the drain pan (located behind the base grill) where it is evaporated.
Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.
1. Unplug appliance or disconnect power.
2. Remove all substances.
3. Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in warm water or 2 tbs (26 mg) baking soda to 1 qt (0.95 L) warm
water.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or
gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.
4. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
5. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection against
damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
6. Plug in appliance or reconnect power.
7. Replace all containers.
Stainless steel: Clean stainless steel with special stainless steel cleaners only. Do not use bleach or any abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning your cycle defrost or manual defrost refrigerator
Cycle defrost models utilize a system, where ice builds up on the rear wall and melts when the compressor is off. Manual
defrost models continually build ice on inner walls.
NEVER USE A METAL OBJECT TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE REAR WALL. IF NEEDED, USE A PLASTIC ICE-
SCRAPER OR A HAIR DRYER.
Clean surfaces, using the same instructions as for frost-free models.
For CSS Models (completely stainless steel) or models with stainless steel doors and
handles; please use only cleaners especially made for stainless steel.