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Care
Care
Care
Care and
and
and
and Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintenance
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning
Cleaning Your
Your
Your
Your Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
•
Clean in
terio
r and parts with a cloth so aked
in
lukewarm water and baking soda
solution.
A
solution of 2 tablespoons baking so da to a quart of water will clean and
neutralize odors. Ri nse and wi pe dry.
•
Be sure to keep the door gasket (seal) cl ean to keep the unit running efficiently.
•
The outside of the refrigerator should be cl eaned with a warm damp cloth and mild
detergent. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
•
Never clean refrigerator parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can cre ate a fire
hazard.
Vacation
Vacation
Vacation
Vacation Time
Time
Time
Time
•
For
long vacations, remove
all
food.
•
Clean the interior and leave doors open to avoid possible odor or mold formation.
•
Use extreme caution
in
the case of childre n. The unit should not be accessi ble to
child
’
s
play.
Moving
Moving
Moving
Moving Your
Your
Your
Your Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
Refrigerator
•
Disconnect the power source.
•
Remove
all
the food
an
d securely ta pe down
all
loose items such as shelves,
drawers, and doors.
•
Be sure the refrigerator stays
in
the upright position during transportation.
Energy
Energy
Energy
Energy Saving
Saving
Saving
Saving Tips
Tips
Tips
Tips
•
The refrigerator should be located
in
the cooles t area of the room, away from heat
producing appliances or heating ducts, and out of the direc t sunlight.
•
Let hot foods cool to room temperature before placing
in
the refrigerator.
•
Be sure to wrap foods properly, and wipe containers dry before placing them
in
the
refrigerator. This cuts down on frost build-up inside the refrigerator.
•
Organize and
label
food to reduce door openings and extended searches