Kenmore 2533184010C - Manual (Page 18)

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Care & Cleaning
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor buiid-up. Wipe up any spilis immediately and clean both sections
at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any
surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall
outlet before cleaning.
i^CAUTION
When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this
may tear or gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to
move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.
To avoid damage and help the refrigerator run as efficiently as possible, clean the condenser periodically.
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Turning the refrigerator temperature control to “0” turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical
power to the light bulb or other electrical components.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instaiments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent, or, touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.
Care & Cleaning Chart
Part What To Use Tips and Precautions
interior/Door
Liner
• Soap and water
• Baking soda and water
Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to
wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around
controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets • Soap and water Wipe gaskets with a clean soft doth.
Drawers/Bins • Soap and water
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 attachment
Vacuum dust from front of toe gritie. Remove toe grille (See iilustration on
page 6). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse
and dry.
Exterior and
Handles • Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean
handies.
Exterior and
Handles
(Stainless
Steel Models
Only)
• Soap and water
• Ammonia
• Stainless Steel
Cleaners
Clean stainless steel front and handles with soapy water. Use ammonia
on stubborn spots. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. These
cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or major
department stores.
Condenser
Coils
(Fan-cooled
models only) • Condenser Cleaning
Brush !s available from
your dealer.
• Vacuum Cleaner
No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or
greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If
cleaning is necessary, remove toe grille and use extended vacuum
attachment and condenser cleaning brush to remove dust buîld-up from
condenser coils (see item “J" in Illustration on page 17 for location).
Condenser
Coils
(Air-cooled
models only)
• Vacuum Cleaner Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust build-up
on the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-
cooied refrigerators oniy.
Defrost Water
Pan • Soap and water Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at
bottom rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). Wipe water pan
with damp cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable.
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