Owner's Manual
9
REFRIGERATOR CARE
Cleaning
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid
buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.
To Clean Your Refrigerator:
1. Remove the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch.”
2. Press the power switch to OFF.
3. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
4. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
sprays, scouring cleansers, ammable uids, 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.
■ To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a
mixture of warm water and baking soda
(2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
5. Clean the exterior surfaces.
Stainless steel panels: Wash stainless steel with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.
■ To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested
that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel
Cleaner and Polish.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come
into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces,
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact
does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild
detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To
order the cleaner, see “Accessories”.
6. Press the power switch to ON.
7. Replace the top grille. See “Power On/Off Switch”.
Lights
The lights in both the refrigerator and freezer compartments are
LEDs. If the lights do not illuminate when the door or drawer is
opened, call for assistance or service. In the U.S.A.,
call 1-800-422-1230. In Canada call 1-800-807-6777.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or
doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold
and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
■ Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■ Place 2 lbs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot
(28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 2 to
4 days.
■ If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially lled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and avor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Vacation Care
Your refrigerator is equipped with the Sabbath mode feature,
which is designed for the traveler or for those whose religious
observances require turning off the lights and ice maker.
By selecting this feature, the temperature set points remain
unchanged, the ice maker will be disabled and the interior
lights will turn off. For most efcient refrigerator operation, it
is recommended to exit Sabbath mode when it is no longer
required.
If You Choose to Leave the Refrigerator On While
You’re Away:
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
2. Press the SABBATH touch pad.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, shut off the
water supply to the ice maker.
4. Empty the ice bin.
5. When you return from vacation, press the SABBATH touch
pad to return to normal operation.
If You Choose to Turn Off the Refrigerator Before You
Leave:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker:
■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day
ahead of time.
■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm
to the OFF (up) position.
3. Under the Fridge or Freezer menu, press and hold COOLING
OFF for 3 seconds to turn off cooling.
NOTE: To turn off the power completely, use the power
ON/OFF switch located behind the top grille. See
“Power On/Off Switch”.
4. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop
them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and
mold from building up.
When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to
the “Installation Instructions” section for preparation instructions.
Also, if your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, remember to
reconnect the water supply to the refrigerator.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Risk of Fire or Explosion.
Flammable Refrigerant Used.
Do Not Use Mechanical Devices to Defrost Refrigerator.
Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.