White-Westinghouse 241997501 Refrigerator User Manual


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CARE & CLEANING
Keepyourrefrigeratorandfreezercleantopreventodorbuild-up.Wipeupanyspillsimmediatelyandcleanbothsectionsatleast
twiceayear.Never useanytypeofscouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleanersorstrongalkalinesolutionsonanysurface.Do not
washanyremovablepartsinadishwasher.Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.
caution
• Whenmovingtherefrigerator,pullstraightout.Donotshifttherefrigeratorfromsidetosideasthismaytearor
gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to move the refrigerator
beyond the plumbing connections.
• Dampobjectssticktocoldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchrefrigeratedsurfaceswithwetordamphands.
• NeveruseCHLORIDEtocleanstainlesssteel.
note
• Donotuseabrasivecleanerssuchaswindowsprays,scouringcleansers,ammableliquids,cleaningwaxes,concentratred
detergents,bleachesorcleanserscontainingpetroleumproductsorplasticparts,interiordoors,gasketsorcabinetliners,Do
notusepapertowels,scouringpads,orotherabrasivecleaningmaterials.
• Turningtherefrigeratortemperaturecontrolto“0”turnsoffthecompressor,butdoesnotdisconnectelectricalpowertothe
lightbulborotherelectricalcomponents.Toturnoffpowertoyourrefrigerator,youmustunplugthepowercordfromthe
walloutlet.
• Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstrumentswhichcanscratchtheappliancesurfacewhenremovingadhesive
labels.Anyglueleftfromtapeorlabelscanberemovedwithamixtureofwarmwaterandmilddetergent,or,touchtheglue
residuewiththestickysideoftapeyouhavealreadyremoved.Do not remove the serial plate.
Care & Cleaning Chart
Part What To Use Tips and Precautions
Interior/Door
Liner
Soapandwater•
Bakingsodaand•
water
Use2tablespoonsofbakingsodain1quartofwarmwater.Be sure to wring ex-
cess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls, light bulb
or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets
Soapandwater• Wipegasketswithacleansoftcloth.
Drawers/Bins
Soapandwater• Donotwashanyremovableitems(bins,drawers,etc.)indishwasher.
Glass Shelves
Soapandwater•
Glasscleaner•
Mildliquidsprays•
Allowglasstowarmtoroomtemperaturebeforeimmersinginwarmwater.
Toe Grille
Soapandwater•
Mildliquidsprays•
Vacuumattachment•
Vacuumdustfromfrontoftoegrille.Vacuumbacksideandwipewithsudsyclothor
sponge.Rinseanddry.
Exterior and
Handles
Soapandwater•
NonAbrasiveGlass•
Cleaner
Donotusecommercialhouseholdcleaners,ammonia,oralcoholtocleanhandles.
Useasoftclothtocleansmoothhandles.DO NOT use a dry cloth to clean
smooth doors.
Exterior and
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
Soapandwater•
StainlessSteel•
Cleaners
CAUTION: Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
Cleanstainlesssteelfrontandhandleswithsoapywaterandadishcloth.Rinse
withcleanwaterandasoftcloth.Useanon-abrasivestainlesssteelcleaner.These
cleanerscanbepurchasedatmosthomeimprovementormajordepartmentstores.
Alwaysfollowmanufacturer’sinstructions.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent cross-grain
scratching.Washtherestofthecabinetwithwarmwaterandmildliquiddetergent.
Rinsewell,andwipedrywithacleansoftcloth.
Exterior
(Easy Care
Stainless
Steel Models)
Soapandwater•
Mildliquidsprays•
CAUTION: DO NOT use abrasive or stainless steel cleaners on Easy Care
Stainless Steel Models. It will remove the protective finish.
UsewarmsoapywatertocleanEasy Caresurfaces.Mildliquidspraysmaybeused
onstubbornspots.
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