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Care and Cleaning
Outside
The Convenience
Center doorJlmportant-use
a damp
cloth to clean the outside surface of this door Do not wax
the Convenience Center door
Electronic
alert and diagnostic
system panels. Clean
the panets on the outside and inside of the freezer
compartment door with a soft, clean cloth lightly
dampened with water
Do not use cleaning sprays or
large amounts of water-the
liquid can run down and
damage the control mechanisms
The water
and ice dispenser
spill shelf should be
wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting Water left on
the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by
soaking in undiluted vinegar
You can also use a paste of
non-precipitating
water softener (such as Calgon brand)
and water, or one teaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid powder
per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water Soak until the deposit
disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away,
Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate, Avoid
using wax on the spill shelf and trim,
The soft door handles
are easy to clean if they are
waxed every few months Use a household wax such as
Pledge brand or Jubilee brand to coat the handles Soil
will then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or
a non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly
dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid
dishwashing detergent
Dry and polish with a clean, soft
cloth Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled
dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a
residue that can harm the paint Do not use scouring
pads, powdered
cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing
bleach because these products can scratch and weaken
the paint finish,,
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the
refrigerator is a high quality, baked-on paint finish With
proper care, it will stay new-looking and rust-free for
years Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance
wax when the
refrigerator is new, and then at least Iv,ice a year
The dispenser
pad (on some models) can be cleaned
by using a warm water and baking soda solution-about
a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart ( 1 L) of
water Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry
Inside
Convenience
Center compartment
door--inside.
Wipe up spills right away Use one tablespoon ( 15 ml)
of baking soda in one quart ( 1 L) of water to clean the
inside door surface, convenience center bin and inside
access door Rinse, wipe dry.
The fresh food and freezer
compartment
interiors
should be cleaned at least once a year Unplug the
refrigerator before cleaning
If this is not practical, wring
excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning
around switches, lights or controls
Use warm water and baking soda solution-about
one
tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda to one quart (! L) of
water, This Both cleans and neutralizes odors Rinse
thoroughly with water and wipe dry,
Other refrigerator parts-including
door gaskets, meal and
vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts-
can be cleaned the same way, Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners, Door gaskets are
factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge side, tf
the lubricant is excessive, wipe it off but leave a thin film on
the gasket to help insure a proper hinge.side seal. When
you clean the door gaskets, relubricate them.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may
cause them to break.
To hefp prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda
in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf Change the
box every three months In addition, put an open box of
baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors_
Do not wash any plastic parts from your
refrigerator
in your automatic
dishwasher.
Handi Dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic
dishwasher, or by hand with liquid dishwashing
detergent and water You can remove stains by soaking
them in a bleach-and-water
solution-one
part chlorine
bleach to three parts water [Stubborn stains may require
_o or more hours of soaking ) Use a plastic scouring
pad to remove burned-on soi! Do not use cleansing
powders or other abrasive cleaners
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