How to Clean Your Unit
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death,
disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.
To avoid personal injury or property damage:
• Read and follow manufacturer's directions for all cleaning products.
• Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or
warping of accessories may result.
• Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if
nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
• Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material.
General
1.
Wash surfaces with a warm water and baking soda solution. Use a soft clean
cloth to clean surfaces.
2.
Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
Adhesives
1.
Remove glue residue 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.
Keep gaskets clean at all times. Clean door gaskets thoroughly every 3 months
according to "General" instructions.
Condenser Coils
Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure maximum performance of
refrigerator. Accumulated dust and lint may cause the following:
• reduced cooling performance
• increased energy usage
• in extreme cases, premature compressor failure
1.
Remove toe grille and bottom hinge covers as
shown right.
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. Snap bottom
hinge covers over bottom hinges.
Glass Shelves
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 steps:
1.
Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle
brush. Let set 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 front.
!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
Hints and Care
Your manufacturer has a cleaner
available for purchase (Part #
31960801). Please contact your local
distributor for purchase.
IMPORTANT: Damage to stainless
steel finish due to improper use of
cleaning products or non-
recommended productions is not
covered under any warranty.
How do I remove
an odor from my
refrigerator?
1.
2.
3.
Complete the following steps if odor was not
eliminated.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
If odor was still not eliminated, contact your
local retailer for assistance.
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What cleaners are
recommended
for my stainless steel
product?
Remove all food and disconnect power
to refrigerator.
Clean all interior surfaces including
ceiling, floor, and walls according to
"General" instructions. Pay special
attention to corners, crevices, and
grooves. Include all drawers, shelves,
and gaskets.
Connect power to refrigerator and return
food to refrigerator. Wash and dry all
bottles, containers and jars. Wrap foods
in tightly sealed containers to prevent
further odor. After 24 hours, check if
odor was eliminated.
Complete steps 1–2.
Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf
of refrigerator section. Pack refrigerator
and freezer sections including doors with
crumpled sheets of black and white
newspaper.
Place charcoal briquettes randomly
throughout
newspaper.
Close doors and let stand 24–48 hours.
Remove charcoal briquettes and
newspapers.
Complete steps 2–3.