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Care and Cleaning
Protecting your investment
Keeping your refrigerator clean maintains its appearance and prevents odor build-up. Wipe up any spills
immediately and clean the freezer and fresh food compartments at least twice a year.
• Removeadhesivelabelsbyhand.Donotuserazorbladesorothersharpinstrumentswhichcanscratchthe
appliance surface.
• Donotremovetheserialplate.Removalofyourserialplatevoidsyourwarranty.
• Beforemovingyourrefrigerator,raisetheanti-tipbracketssotherollerswillworkcorrectly.Thiswillprevent
the floor from being damaged.
Refer to the guide on the next page for details on caring and cleaning specific areas of your refrigerator.
• Neverusemetallicscouringpads,brushes,abrasivecleaners,orstrongalkalinesolutionsonanysurface.
• NeveruseCHLORIDEorcleanerswithbleachtocleanstainlesssteel.
• Donotwashanyremovablepartsinadishwasher.
• Alwaysunplugtheelectricalpowercordfromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.
IMPORTANT
If you store or move your refrigerator in freezing temperatures, be sure to completely drain the water supply
system. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a
service representative to perform this operation.
CAUTION
• Pulltherefrigeratorstraightouttomoveit.Shiftingitfromsidetosidemaydamageooring.Be
careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.
• Dampobjectssticktocoldmetalsurfaces.Donottouchrefrigeratedsurfaceswithwetordamphands.
NOTE
If you set your temperature controls to turn off cooling, power to lights and other electrical components will
continue until you unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors,
gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials.
Vacation and moving tips
Occasion Tips
Short Vacations • Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of three (3) weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone a few days.
Long Vacations • Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one (1) month or more.
• Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button) and disconnect power cord.
• Turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if necessary.
Moving • Remove all food and ice.
• If using a handcart, load from the side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.
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