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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
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Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid
dish detergent. Dry 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.
Other parts of the refrigerator—including
door gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers,
and all plastic parts—can be cleaned the
same way.
Behind the Refrigerator
Once a year, move the refrigerator out and
vacuum the back coils. Be careful when
moving the refrigerator away from the wall.
All types of floor coverings can be damaged,
particularly cushioned coverings and those
with embossed surfaces.
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 twice a year.
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. Do not use cleansing powders
or other abrasive cleaners.
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
Pull the refrigerator straight out and return
it to position by pushing it straight in.
Moving the refrigerator in a side direction
may result in damage to the floor covering
or refrigerator.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord.
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