Owner's Manual

5
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Risk of Fire or Explosion.
Flammable Refrigerant Used.
Do Not Use Mechanical Devices to Defrost Refrigerator.
Do Not Puncture Refrigerant Tubing.
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, 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.
� 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. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners containing
chlorine. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
NOTE: 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.”
Condenser Cleaning
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Risk of Fire or Explosion due to Puncture of Refrigerant
Tubing;
Follow Handling Instructions Carefully.
Flammable Refrigerant Used.
There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home
operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy
or dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the
condenser should be cleaned every 6 months to ensure maximum
efficiency.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the base grille.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the
open areas behind the grille, and the front surface area of the
condenser.
4. Replace the base grille when finished.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: If you are unable to clean the condenser, please call for
service.
Changing the LED Module
IMPORTANT: The lights in both the refrigerator and freezer
compartments use LED technology. If the lights do not illuminate
when the door or drawer is opened, call for assistance or service.
Refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information. If an LED
module(s) do not illuminate when the refrigerator and/or freezer
door is opened, call for assistance or service.
Refrigeration Shelves and Door Bins
Important information to know about glass shelves and
covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they
are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden
temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered
glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces.
This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both
hands when removing them to avoid dropping.
The shelves in your refrigerator are adjustable to match your
individual storage needs.
Storing similar food items together in your refrigerator and
adjusting the shelves to fit different heights of items will make
finding the exact item you want easier. It will also reduce the
amount of time the refrigerator door is open, and save energy
Door Bins
Gallon door bin holds gallon containers, shallow bins hold 2 L
bottles and small items bin holds items that can get lost on
shelves. All are removable for easy cleaning.
Small Items Bin
NOTE: Proper placement of bin is on top spot of door to avoid
items from falling out during opening and closing of door.