Operating Instructions

21
Cleaning
WARNING!
• Topreventpossibleinjuryduetoan
electrical shock, be sure to disconnect the
power cord or turn off the circuit breaker
before cleaning the appliance.
• Toavoidinjuryordamage,donotusesteam
cleaningequipmenttocleantheappliance.
• Toavoidshort-circuits,ensurenocleaning
water penetrates into the electrical
components when cleaning the appliance.
Do not use a sponge or cloth that is overly
wet.
Do not use abrasive or scouring sponges. Do not use
concentrated cleaning agents. Never use abrasive or
acid cleaners or chemical solvents.
• Removeallfoodfromtherefrigeratorandfreezer
compartments and store in a cool place temporarily.
Storefrozenfoodinotherfreezersifavailable.
• Removethedoorracksas
shown in Figure 21.
• Removevegetabledraw-
ers as shown in Figure 14.
• Removeglassshelvesas
shown in Figure 16.
• Removethefreezerdraw-
er containers as shown in
Figure 17 and Figure 18.
• Acompoundoflukewarmwateranddishwasher
detergent is recommended for cleaning the appli-
ance and equipment parts.
DefrosTing/Cleaning
Defrosting
Refrigerator compartment
The refrigerator compartment defrosts automatically.
The water that forms on the rear wall drains into a
reservoir at the back of the appliance and evaporates
automatically through the compressor heat.
Freezer compartment
TheNoFrostsystemautomaticallydefroststhefreezer
compartment.Anymoisturewillcollectontheevapora-
torandfreeze.Itwillperiodicallydefrostandevaporate.
IMPORTANT
Do not clean the equipment parts in a dishwasher.
Strips of these parts could get loose.
• Dryallpartswellwithacloth.
• Do not damage or remove the model plate on the
insideoftheappliance.Itisveryimportantforservic-
ing your appliance.
• Installallequipmentpartsandreplacethefoodin
the appliance.
• Turntheapplianceon.
Cleaning instructions for stainless steel
panels
Keepyourstainlesssteellookingnewbycleaningwith
a good quality stainless steel cleaner or polish monthly.
Highqualitystainlesssteelcleanersandconditioners
are commercially available.
Do not clean with steel wool pads or abrasive pads.
Do not use cleaners that are not for use on stain-
less steel, such as glass, tile or counter cleaners.
These types of cleaners can damage the surface
permanently.
Figure 21