Operation Manual

7
Care and Cleaning
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, reconnect
power.
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.
General
1. Wash surfaces with four tablespoons baking
soda diluted in one quart warm water as needed.
Rinse and dry surfaces thoroughly.
2. Do not use the following items:
abrasive cleaners such as ammonia, chlorine
bleach, etc.
solvents
metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.
Glass Shelves
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Remove glass shelf and place on a towel. Allow shelf to
adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Light Bulbs
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing
light bulb, reconnect power.
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
1. Allow bulb to cool.
2. Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
Remove light bulb cover. Replace light bulb with same
size and type of appliance bulb.
Door Gaskets
1. Clean door gaskets every three months or
according to "General" cleaning instructions.
2. Rinse and dry gaskets thoroughly.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep door
gaskets pliable.
Condenser Coil
Clean condenser coil every three months. Accumulated
dust and lint may cause the following:
reduced cooling performance
increased energy usage
premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by pulling forward.
2. Clean coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.
3. Install toe grille by positioning top and snapping in
bottom. Top is indicated on back of toe grille.
4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.