Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
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
wipe dry.
Use of any cleaning solution other than that which
is recommended, especially those that contain
petroleum distillates, can crack or damage the
interior of the refrigerator.
Behind the Refrigerator
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.
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.
Preparing for Vacation
unplug the refrigerator. Clean the interior with a baking
soda solution of one tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda
to one quart (1 liter) of water. Leave the doors open.
Set the icemaker switch to the OFF position and shut off
the water supply to the refrigerator.
Preparing to Move
Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by
taping them securely in place to prevent damage.
When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not
rest the front or back of the refrigerator against the hand
truck. This could damage the refrigerator. Handle only
from the sides of the refrigerator.
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CAUTION
with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and
covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature
changes or impact such as bumping or dropping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small
pieces if it breaks.
dishwasher.
The chill/thaw tray is dishwasher safe.
When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you
don't roll over the power cord or icemaker supply line (on
some models).
qualified servicer drain the water supply system (on
some models) to prevent serious property damage due
to flooding.
Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position
during moving.
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