Care And Cleaning - KENMORE ELITE 596 Manual De Uso Y Cuidado

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Care and Cleaning
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WARNING
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Disconnect
power to refrigerator
before cleaning to
avoid electrical
shock which
can cause severe
personal injury or death. After cleaning,
restore power.
CAUTION
Read and follow all manufacturer's cleaning directions
to avoid personal injury or property damage.
General
Cleaning
See section
on Stainless
Steel Cleaning
if doors are
stainless
steel.
1.
Wash surfaces
with 4 tablespoons
baking soda
dissolved
in 1 quart warm water
and a soft, clean
cloth.
• To clean Velcro ® strips, use warm soapy water and
a soft clean cloth or brush.
Rinse surfaces
with warm water. Dry surfaces
with a
soft, clean cloth.
• Do not use the following
items:
abrasive
or harsh cleaners,
ammonia,
chlorine
bleach, etc.
concentrated
detergents
or solvents
metal scouring
pads
These
items can scratch,
crack and discolor
surfaces.
• Do not place buckets, shelves,
etc. in dishwasher.
Stainless
Steel
Cleaning
Damage
to stainless
steel finish
due to improper
use
of cleaning
products,
or using non-recommended
cleaning
products,
is not covered
under warranty,
1.
Wash surfaces
with warm soapy water and a soft,
clean cloth or sponge.
2.
Rinse surfaces
with warm water. Dry surfaces
with a
soft, clean cloth.
• Do not use the following
harsh cleaners:
abrasive
or acidic cleaners
(ammonia,
chlorine
bleach,
vinegar-based
product,
etc.
citrus-based
cleaners
scouring
pads (metal,
textured
plastic,
etc.)
These
items can scratch,
discolor,
or permanently
tarnish
surfaces.
3.
Follow
up rinsing by immediately
drying with a soft,
clean cloth.
This will avoid water spotting
on
stainless
steel finish.
Adhesives
1.
Remove
adhesive
residue
from refrigerator
surfaces
by rubbing toothpaste
into adhesive
with fingers
until
adhesive
loosens.
2.
Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a
soft, clean cloth.
Door Gaskets
1.
Clean door gaskets
every 3 months according
to
General
Cleaning
instructions.
Clean any spills
immediately.
Condenser
Coil
Clean condenser
coil behind toe grille every 3 months to
ensure maximum
performance
of refrigerator.
Accumulated
dust and lint may cause the following:
• reduced cooling
performance
• increased
energy
usage
• premature
part failure
1.
Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling away
from refrigerator.
2.
Clean front surface
of condenser
coil with a vacuum
cleaner
hose nozzle.
3.
Replace
toe grille by inserting
clips in holes and
snapping
in.
4.
Raise stabilizing
legs by turning
counterclockwise.
Glass Shelves
CAUTION
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Handle tempered glass shelves carefully t o avoid
personal injury or propertydamage. Shelves may
break suddenly ifnicked,scratched,or exposed to
sudden temperature change.
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing
hooks from metal
track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel.
Allow shelf
to adjust to room temperature
before cleaning.
Clean crevices
by completing
the following:
1.
Dilute mild detergent
and brush solution
into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2.
Spray warm water
into crevices
using faucet spray
attachment.
3.
Dry shelf thoroughly
and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering
it from the front.
Odor Removal
1.
Remove all food and disconnect
power to refrigerator.
2.
Clean all interior
surfaces
including
ceiling, floor, and
walls according
to General
Cleaning
instructions.
Pay
special
attention
to corners,
crevices,
and grooves.
Include all drawers,
shelves,
and gaskets.
3.
Connect power to refrigerator
and return food to
refrigerator.
Wash and dry all containers.
Wrap foods
in tightly sealed
containers
to prevent further
odor.
After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.
Complete
steps 4-9 if odor has not been eliminated.
4.
Place crispers
on top shelf of refrigerator
section.
Pack refrigerator
and freezer sections,
including
doors, with crumpled
sheets of newspaper.
5.
Place charcoal
briquettes
randomly
throughout
newspaper.
6.
Close doors and let stand 24-48
hours.
7.
Remove charcoal
briquettes
and newspapers.
8.
Complete
steps 2-3.
If odor is still not eliminated,
contact
a Sears Service
Center.
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