Estate TS25AQ User manual

UseAndCare
A Note To You 2
!iiiEZiF 3
Parts And Features 4
Before Using Your
Reftigelator 5
Using Your
Refrigerator 7
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Foal Storage Guide 24
If Yqu Need
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Warranty 26
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MODEL TS25AQ
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying an Estate. appliance.
You purchased a quality, ~~rW*/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience went
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete
and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us
notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbds and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, bums, fire
and electriil shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
whii could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to
your per==1 property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1 301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 26. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number label (see diagram on page 4). Par your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip
and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchaw Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when
using your rdrigerator, follow these basic precautions:
l Read all instructions before using the
refrigerator.
l Child entrapment and suffocation are
not problems of the past. Junked or
abandoned refrigerators are still danger-
ous ... even if they will “just sit in the
garage a few days.”
If you are getting rid of your oki refrig-
erator, do it safely.
l Never allow children to operate, play
with, or crawl inside the refrigerator.
l Never clean refrigerator parts with
flammable fluids. The fumes can create a
fire hazard or explosii.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR
OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES
CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
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Help us help you
Please:
l Install and level the refrigerator on a floor
that will hold the weight and in an area
suitable for its size and use.
l Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator or other heat source.
l Do not use the refrigerator in an area
where the room temperature will fall below
55°F (13°C).
l Keep the refrigerator out of the weather.
l Connect the refrigerator only to the proper
kind of outlet, with the correct electrical
supply and grounding.
l Do not load the refrigerator with food
before it has time to get properly cold.
l Use the refrigerator only for the uses
described in this manual.
l Properly maintain the refrigerator.
l Be sure the refrigerator is not used by
anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations. Use them to become familiar with where all parts
and features are located and what they bok like.
Control panel
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Automatic ice
mmker
Control panel Light
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Upper freezer
Removable door
Freezerbasked
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Before Using Your
Refrigerator
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In This Section Ml@ PagO
Cleaning lt ...............................................
5 lnstalllng lt properly ...............................
6 I
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Plugglng lt In ..........................................
5 Levellng It ...............................................6 I
It is important to prepare your refrigerator for use. This section tells you how to clean it,
connect it to a power source, install it and level it.
Cleaning it
Removing packaging materials
Remove tape and any inside labels (except
the model and serial number label) before
using the refrigerator.
To rwnovo any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then
remove.
OR
l Soak area with liquid handdishwashing
detergent before removing glue as
described above. Do not use sharp
instruments, rubbing aloohol, flammable
fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the rnateriil. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
NOTE: Do not remove any permanent
instruction labels inside your refrigerator. Do
not remove the Tech Sheet fastened under
the refrigerator at the front.
Cleaning it before use
After removing all packaging materials,
clean your refrigerator before using it, if
necessary. See cleaning instructions on
pages 20-21.
Plugging it in
Recommended Grounding Method
A115Volt,60Hz.,AConlv15or20ampere
fused and property grour&d electrical ’
supply is required. lt is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided. Use a receptacle which cannot
be turned off with a switch or pull chain. Do
not use an extension cord.
See Electrical Requirements and Ground-
ing Instructions Sheet in your Liierature
Package.
&prong grounding
type wall receptacle
Refrigerator
power cord
grounding
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Installing it properly
1. Allow ‘!Ainch (1.25 cm) space on each
side and at the top of the refrigerator for
ease of installation.
2. If the refrigerator is to be against a wall,
you might want to leave extra space on
the hinge side cbsest to the wall so the
door can he opened wider.
3. The refrigerator can be flush against the
wall.
Leveling it
Your refrigerator has 2 front leveling
screws-one on the right and one on the left.
To adjust one or both of these, follow the
directions below.
Right to ratoe;
left to tower
Uss a urew-
drtver to sdju&
1. Remove base grille. (See page 17.)
2. To raise front, turn screw clockwise.
3. To lower front, turn screw counterdock-
wise.
4. Check with level.
5. Replace base grille. (See page 17.)
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Using Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Setting the controls ............................
7
Changing the control settings ...........6
Removing the door shelf fronts ........9
Removing the door ttlm .....................9
Adjusting the door bins .....................9
Adjusting the refrigerator shelves ..I0
Removing the snack bln ..................IO
Removing the crisper and
crisper cover .....................................10
Removing the meat drawer
and cover ...........................................11
Adjusting the meat drawer
temperature .......................................11
Removing the freezer basket ...........11
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Removing the freezer shelves .........12
Using the ice and water
dispensers .........................................12
Using the automatic ice maker ........14
Removing the ice maker
storage bin ........................................15
Solving common ke maker/
dispenser problems .........................16
Removing the base grille .................17
Changing the light bulbs .................17
Understandlng the sounds
you may hear ....................................19
Saving energy ...................................IQ
To obtain the best possible results from your refrigerator, it is important that you operate it
properly. This section tells you how to sat the controls, remove and adjust some of the fea-
tures in your refrigerator, and how to save energy.
Setting the controls
Controls for the refrigerator and freezer are in
the refrigerator. When you plug in the refrigerator
for the first time:
1. Set the Refrigerator Control to 3.
Refrigerator Control adjustments range from
1 (warmest) to 5 (coldest).
2. Set the Freezer Control to B.
Freezer Control adjustments range from
A (warmest) to C (coldest).
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3. Give the refrigerator time to cool down NOTE: The Automatic Exterior Moisture
completely before adding food. Thii may control continuously guards against moisture
take several hours. build-up on the outside of your refrigerator
The settings indiited above should be cabinet. This control does not have to be set
correct for normal, household refrigerator or adjusted.
usage. The controls are set correctly
when milk or juice is as cold as you like
and when ice cream is firm. lf you need to
adjust these settings, see “Changing the
control settings” below.
Changing the control settings
If you need to adjust temperatures in
refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed
in the chart below as a guide. If you have
questions, call our Consumer Assistance
Center number, 1-300-253-l 301.
l Adjust the Refrigerator Control first.
l Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.
l Then adjust the Freezer Control if needed.
RECOMMENDED
CONDITION: REASON: CONTROL SETTINGS:
Refrigerator
section
too warm
Freezer
section
too warm
Refrigerator
sectlon
too cold
l Door opened often
l Large amount of fcod added
l Room temperature too warm
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very cold mm temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
l Ccmtrois not set correctly
for your conditions
Refrigerator 4
Freezer A
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator 2
Freezer B
Ice not
made fast
enough
Both
sections
too warm
l Heavy ice usage
l Very cob room temperature
(can’t cycle often enough)
l Door opened often
l Large amount of food added
l Very warm or very cob room
temperatures
Refrigerator 3
Freezer C
Refrigerator 4
Freezer B

Removing the door shelf fronts
Remove the door shelf fronts for easier
cleaning.
To remove shelf fronts:
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull out on the inside tab at each end of
the shelf front.
3. Pull shelf front straight out.
To replace shelf fronts:
1. Line up each end of the shelf front with
the button on the door liner wail.
2. Push shelf front straight back until it
snaps securely into place.
3. Replace items on the shelf.
1. Remove all items from the shelf.
2. Pull straight up at each end of the trim.
To replace trim:
1.
2.
3.
Line up each end of the trim above the
trim pocket opening in the door liner wall.
Push the trim straight down until it stops.
Replace items on the shelf.
Removing the door trim (dispenser area)
Remove the trim above the dispenser area
for easier cleaning.
To remove trim:
Adjusting the door bins
To remove door bins:
1. Lii bin up.
2. Pull bin straight out.
To replace door bins:
1. Slide bin in above desired support button.
2. Push down until it stops.

Adjusting the refrigerator shelves
Adjust the shelves to match the way you usa
your refrigerator. Glass shelves are strong
enough to hold bottles, milk, and other
heavy food items.
To remove the shelves:
1. Remove items from the shelf.
2. Tilt shelf up at front.
3. Lll shelf up at back.
4. Pull shelf straight out.
To replace the shelves:
1. Guide the rear shelf hooks into the slots
in the sheff supports on the back liner
wall.
2. Tilt front of shelf up until hooks drop into
slots.
3. Lower front of shelf to a level position.
Removing the snack bin
To remove the snack bin:
1. Slide snack bin straight out to the stop
with an even, constant motion.
2. Lii the front.
3. Slide bin out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Removing the crisper and crisper cover
To remove the crisper:
1. Slide the crisper straight out to the stop.
2. Lii the front slightly.
3. Siiie out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
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Pull out to the
??a stop, lift the front
a/ and pull ageln.
To remove the cover:
1. Hold cover firmly with both hands and lift
front of cover off supports.
2. Lii cover out by pulling up and out.
To replace the cover:
1. Ffi back of cover into notch supports on
walls of refrigerator.
2. Lower front into place.
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Lll the cover
front, then
the beck

Removing the meat drawer and cover
To remove the meat drawer:
1. Slide the meat drawer straight out to the
Pull out to the stop, lift
stop. the front and pull again.
2. Lii the front slightly.
3. Sliie out the rest of the way.
4. Replace in reverse order.
To mnovo the cover:
1. Remove the crisper, the crisper cover and
the meat drawer.
2. Tilt front of cover up.
3. Lift cover at back and pull straight out.
4. Replace in reverse order.
Adjusting the meat drawer temperature
Cold air flows against the meat drawer
through an opening between the freezer and
the refrigerator. Thii helps keep the meat
drawer colder than the rest of the refrfgera-
tor for better storage of meats.
Sliie the control to let more or less coki air
through.
Removing the freezer basket
To remove the basket:
1. Slide out to the stop.
2. LiZi the front to clear the stop.
3. Slide out the rest of the way.
To replace the basket:
1. Place on the slides.
2. Make sure the wire stops clear the front
of the slides.
3. Sliie in all the way.
Pull out to the stop,
lift the front nnd
pull again.
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Removing the freezer shelves
To remove the shelf:
1. Lii right side of shelf off supports.
2. Slide shelf out of shelf support holes.
3. Replace in reverse order.
Using the ice and water dispensers
Personal Injury Hazard
Tumbling ice and pressure can break a
fragile glass. Use a sturdy glass when
dispensing ice or water.
Failure to do so couM result in personal
injury or breakage.
Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage
bin in the freezer. When you press the
dispenser bar, a trapdoor opens in a chute
between the dispenser and the ice bin. Ice
moves from the bin and falls through the
chute. When you release the dispenser bar,
a buzzing sound may be heard for a few
wconds as the trapdoor doses. The
dispenser system will not operate when the
freezer door is open.
For crushed ice, cubes are crushed
before being dispensed. Thii may cause a
slight delay when dispensing crushed ice.
Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and
pieces of ice may vary in size.
When changing from CRUSHED to
CUBE, a few ounces of crushed ice will be
dispensed along with the first cubes.
To dispense ice:
1. For cubed Ice, move Ice Selector Switch
to CUBE position.
2. For crushed ice, move Ice Selector
Switch to CRUSHED position.
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2. Press a sturdy glass against the ice
dispenser bar. HoM glass close to
dispenser opening so ice does not fall
outside of glass.
3. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: The first few batches of ice may
have an off-flavor from new plumbing and
parts. Throw the ice away. Also, take large
amounts of ice from the ice bin, not through
the dispenser.
The water dispenser
Chilled water comes from a tank behind
the meat drawer. lt holds approximately
1% quarts (1.5 L).
When the refrigerator is first hooked up,
press the water dispenser bar with a sturdy
glass or jar until you draw and discard 2 to
3 quarts (1.9 to 2.3 L). The water you draw
and discard rinses the tank and pipes.
Allow several hours to chill a new tankful.
NOTE: The small tray beneath the dis-
penser is designed to evaporate small
spills. There is no drain in this tray. Do not
pour water into it.
To dispense water:
1. Press a sturdy glass against the water
dispenser bar.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.
NOTE: Dispense enough water every week
to maintain a fresh supply.
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Using the automatic ice maker
Here are a few things you will want to know
about your automatic ice maker:
l The ON/OFF lever is a wire signal arm.
DOWN to make ice automatically.
UP to shut off the ice maker.
NOTE: Do not turn ice maker on until it is
connected to the water supply. Instruc-
tions for ke maker water supply hook
upareattachedtothebackofthe
refrigerator cabinet.
l It is normal for ice crescents to be attached
by a corner. They break apart easily.
l The ice maker will not operate until the
freezer is coke enough to make ice. This
can take overnight.
l If ice is not being made fast enough and
more ice is needed, turn the Refrigerator
Control toward a higher number. Wait a
day and, if necessary, turn the Freezer
Control toward C.
l Good water quality is important for goad
be quality. Try to avoid connecting the ice
maker to a softened water supply. Water
softener chemicals (such as salt from a
malfunctioning softener) can damage the
ice maker moki and lead to poor ice
qualii. lf a softened water supply cannot
be avoided, make sure the water softener
is operating properly and well maintained.
4 upt0
dop ka
maker.
DOWN to
l terl ke
msker.
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Removing the ice maker storage bin
Remove, empty and clean the storage bin if:
l the ice dispenser has not, or will not, be
used for a week or more.
l a power failure causes ice in the bin to
melt and freeze together.
l the ice dispenser is not used regularly.
To remove ke bln:
1. Pull the covering panel out from the
bottom and slide it to the rear.
2. Lift the signal arm so it clicks into the OFF
(up) position. Ice can still be dispensed,
but no more can be made.
3. Lift the front of the storage bin and pull it
wt.
4. Empty the ice bin. Use hot or warm water
to melt the ice if necessary. Never use
anything sharp to break up ice in the
bin. This can damage the bin and dis-
penser mechanism.
5. Wash with mild detergent. Rinse well. Do
not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or
solvents.
6. When replacing the bin, make sure it is
pushed in all the way. Then push the
signal arm down to the ON position to
restart ice production.
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Solving common ice maker/dispenser
problems
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTlONS
Ice dispenser
l Freezer door open
l Close the freezer door.
won’t work
l Ice bin not properly
l Make sure bin is pushed in all the way.
installed
l Wrongiceinbin
l Use only crescents from ke maker.
Shake the bin occasionally to keep cubes
separated and to increase storage room.
l Dispenser not used for
l Dump old ice and make a new supply.
extended periods,
causing ice cubes to
melt together
ke dispenser
l Ice dispenser bar held
l Wait about 3 minutes for the dispenser
stops working
in too long motor to reset.
l Large amounts of ice should be taken
from the bin, not through the dispenser.
Off-taste or
odor In ke
l Ice attracts airborne
odors; oid Ice
l Water quality
l Foods not properly
wrapped
l Ice bin and freezer may
need cleaning
l Plumbing to ice maker
l New ice maker
l Dump old ice and make a new supply.
Store excess ice in covered container.
l Water containing minerals (such as sutfur)
may require a filter to remove.
l Wrap properly. See pages 24 and 25.
l Clean freezer and ice bin. See cleaning
chart on pages 20 and 21.
l Follow Installation Instructions for proper
ice maker water supply hook up. (See
back of refrigerator cabinet.)
l The first few loads of ice from a new ice
maker may have an off-taste. Dump ice
and make a new supply.
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Removing the base grille
To remove the grille:
1. Cpen both doors.
Condenser coil0
2. Pull base grille foMlard to release the
support tabs from the metal clii.
3. Do not remove Tech Sheet fastened
behind the grille.
To replace the grille:
1. Line up grille support tabs with metal
clips.
2. Push firmly to snap into place.
3. Close the doors.
See cleaning instructions for defrost pan and
condenser coils on page 21.
Electrkal Shock Hazard
Before removing a light bulb, either
unplug the refrigerator or disconnect
the electricity leading to it at the main
power supply.
Failure to do so could result in per-
sonal injury.
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Changing the light bulbs
To change refrigerator light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Reach behind the Control Console to
remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a N-watt appliance bulb.
4. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
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To change crisper light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Pull top of light shield forward until it snaps
free.
3. Lower light shield to clear bottom supports.
4. Pull light shield straight out to remove.
5. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
6. Replace light shield in reverse order.
7. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change the upper freezer light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power
SwPty-
2. Lii top of light shield up and pull shield
Out.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance
bulb.
4. Place light shield over bulb and snap
shield into place.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power supply.
To change lower freezer light:
1. Disconnect refrigerator from power supply.
2. Push in sides of light shield until it snaps
free.
3. Replace bulb with a &watt appliance
bulb.
4. Replace light shield.
5. Reconnect refrigerator to power suppfy.
NOTE: Not ail appliance bulbs will fit your
refrigerator. Be sure to replace a bulb with
one of the same size and shape.
Upper freezer light
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Understanding the sounds you may hear
Your new refrigerator may make sounds that
your old one didn’t. Because the sounds are
new to you, you might be concerned about
them. Don7 be. Most of the new sounds are
normal. Hard surfaces like the floor, walls
and cabinets can make the sounds seem
louder.
The following describes the kinds of
sounds that might be new to you, and what
may be making them.
Slight hum, soft hiss
You may hear the refrigerator’s fan motor
and moving air.
Clicking or snapping sounds
The thermostat makes a definite click when
the refrigerator stops running. It also makes
a sound when the refrigerator starts. The
defrost timer will click when the defrost cycle
starts.
Water sounds
When the refrigerator stops running, you
may hear gurgling in the tubing for a few
minutes after it stops. You may also hear
defrost water running into the defrost water
pan.
Ice maker sounds
l trickling water
l thud (clatter of ice)
You may hear buzzing (from the water
valve), triikling water and the clatter of ice
dumped into the bin.
Running sounds
Your refrigerator has a high-efficiency
compressor and motor. It will run longer than
older designs. It may even seem to run most
of the time.
Saving energy
You can help your refrigerator use less
electricii.
l Check door gaskets for a tight seal. Level
the cabinet to be sure of a good seal.
l Clean the condenser coils regularly.
l Cpen the door as few times as possible.
Think about what you need before you
open the door. Get everything out at one
time. Keep food organized so you won’t
have to search for what you want. Close
door as soon as food is removed.
l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but
don’t overcrowd it so air movement is
blocked.
l It is a waste of electric&y to set the refrig-
erator and freezer to temperatures colder
than they need to be. If ice cream is firm in
the freezer and drinks are as cold as your
family likes them, that’s cold enough.
l Make sure your refrigerator is not next to a
heat source such as a range, water heater,
furnace, radiator or in direct sunlight.
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Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section Page WI@
Cleaning your refrigerator ...............20 Power interruptions ..........................
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Vacation and moving care ...............22
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a
few things you can do to help extend its product lie. Thii section tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Roth the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to prevent odors from
building up. wipe up spilfs right away. Personal injury Hazard
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig- Refrigeration system tubes are located
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all near the defrost pan and can become
removable parts and clean the refrigerator hot. Remove and install defrost pan
according to the following directions. carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
inside wails
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
Sponge or cloth with mild
l Hand wash, rinse and dry thor-
detergent and warm oughly.
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
towel with mild detergent, use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
warm water and an
appiiince wax (or good
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
auto paste wax)
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a
clean, soft doth. Waxing painted
metal surfaces provides rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
l Wash with mixture of warm water
paper towel with baking and:
soda or mild detergent - mild detergent, or
and warm water - baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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