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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.

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Cleaning the Outside

The door handles and trim

(on some

models). Clean with a cloth dampened

with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth.

Keep the outside clean.

Wipe with a clean

cloth lightly dampened with kitchen

appliance wax or mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean,

soft cloth.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish
cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue
that can erode the paint. Do not use scouring
pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can
scratch and weaken the paint finish.

Cleaning the Inside

To help prevent odors,

leave an open box

of baking soda in the fresh food and

freezer compartments.

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 a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda

to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both

cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and

wipe dry.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a

thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door

gaskets at the hinge side. This helps keep

the gaskets from sticking and bending

out of shape.

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some
models) with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to
break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.

Éviter de nettoyer les tablettes en verre froides
(sur certains modèles) à l’eau chaude parce que
l’écart de température extrême risque de les
craquer. Manipuler les tablettes en verre avec
précaution. Le verre trempé soumis à un choc
risque de se fracasser.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in
the dishwasher.

Condenser

There is no need for routine condenser

cleaning in normal home operating

environments. However, in environments

that may be particularly dusty or greasy,

the condenser should be cleaned

periodically for efficient refrigerator

operation.

To clean the condenser, turn the

temperature control dial to 0. Sweep away

or vacuum up dust.
For best results, use a brush specially

designed for this purpose. It is available

at most appliance parts stores.

Cleaning the condenser coils.

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