Use and Care Manual

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Care and Cleaning
Care and cleaning tips
Vacation and moving tips
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior &
Door Liners
 Soap and water
 Baking soda and
water
 Use two tablespoons of baking soda in one quart of warm water.
 Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning
around controls, LED lights or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets  Soap and water  Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers &
Bins
 Soap and water Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
 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
 Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions).
 Vacuum both sides and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.
Exterior &
Handles
 Soap and water
 Non abrasive glass
cleaner
 Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach
or alcohol to clean handles.
 Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles.
 Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
 Soap and water
 Stainless steel
cleaners
 Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean stainless steel.
 Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive 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 instruction. Do not use household cleaners
containing ammonia or bleach.
 NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent scratching.
 Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid detergent.
Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Occasion Tips
Short Vacations  Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three weeks or less.
 Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
 Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone a few days.
Long Vacations  Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
 Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button) and disconnect
power cord.
 Turn water supply valve to closed position.
 Clean interior thoroughly.
 Leave doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.
Moving  Remove all food and ice.
 If using a handcart, load from the side.
 Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
 Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
Replacing LED Lights
Both the freezer and fresh food compartments of your refrigerator include maintenance-free LED lights. To replace, contact
an authorized service technician or call Customer Service at 1-888-845-4641.