REFRIGERATOR CARE
CLEANING
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, always unplug your refrigerator
before cleaning. Ignoring this warning may result in death or injury.
CAUTION
Before using cleaning products, always read and follow
manufacturer's instructions and warnings to avoid personal injury or
product damage.
General
• Prepare a cleaning solution of 3-4 tablespoons of baking soda mixed
with warm water. Use sponge or soft cloth, dampened with the cleaning
solution, to wipe down your refrigerator.
• Rinse with clean warm water and dry with a soft cloth.
• Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine bleach,
concentrated detergents, solvents or metal scouring pads. Some of these
chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolor your refrigerator.
Door Gaskets
• Clean door gaskets every three months according to general instructions.
Gaskets must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
• Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of gaskets will keep the
gasket pliable and ensure a good seal.
Defrost
Defrost whenever frost on the wall of the freezer compartment becomes
1/8" thick.
DANGER
Risk of Fire or Explosion due to puncture refrigerant tubing. Flammable
refrigerant used. Do not use metal instruments to defrost refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
To defrost, remove foods and ice cube tray from the freezer compartment.
Make sure the drip tray is in place and unplug the unit. Defrosting usually
takes a few hours. To defrost faster, keep the door open and place a bowl of
warm water in the refrigerator. After defrosting, empty water from the drip
tray and wash the drip tray in warm water.
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