Kleenmaid BRF520T - Manual (Page 10)

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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, disconnect
power to refrigerator before cleaning. After
cleaning, connect power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
read and follow all cleaning product
manufacturer's directions.
General
1. Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda
dissolved in 1 liter warm water and a soft, clean cloth.
2. 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.
Odor Removal
1. Remove all food.
2. 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.
3. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars before
returning food to refrigerator. Wrap foods in tightly
sealed containers to prevent further odor. After 24
hours, check if odor was eliminated.
Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.
4. Complete steps 1-2.
5. Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf of Fresh
Food section. Pack Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®
sections including doors with crumpled sheets of
black and white newspaper.
6. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.
7. Close doors and let stand 24-48 hours.
8. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
9. Complete steps 2-3.
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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. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
“General” instructions.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets
pliable.
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
• premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling forward.
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.
Glass Shelves
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
handle tempered glass shelves carefully.
Shelves may break suddenly if nicked,
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 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.
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