
6
Care and Cleaning
To avoid damage and help
the refrigerator run as efficiently as
possible, clean the condenser and air
vents periodically.
Keepyourrefrigeratorandfreezercleantopreventodorbuild-up.Wipeupanyspills
immediatelyandcleanbothsectionsatleasttwiceayear.Neverusemetallicscouring
pads, brushes,abrasive cleaners orstrong alkalinesolutions on anysurface. Do not
wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
Always unplugthe power cordfrom the walloutlet before cleaning. Turning
therefrigeratorcontroltoOFFdoesnotdisconnectpowertothecontrols,lightbulb,
orother electricalcomponents.
Inside
Wash inside surfaces of the refrigerator and freezer with a solution of 2 tablespoons
baking soda in 1 quart warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Be sure to wring
excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around the controls, light
bulb, or any electrical parts.
Washremovablepartssuchasshelvesanddrawerswithbakingsodasolutionormild
detergentandwarmwater.DONOTUSEHARSHCLEANERSONTHESESURFACES.
Rinseanddrythoroughly.Cleanthedoorgasketswithmildsuds,rinsewithclearwater
andwipe dry. Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch
theappliancesurfacewhenremovingadhesivelabels.Anyglueleftfromthetapeor
energy label can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or,
touch the residue with the sticky side of tape already removed. DO NOT REMOVE
THESERIALPLATE.
Outside
Washthecabinetandhandleswithwarmwaterandmildliquiddetergent.Rinsewell
and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth. Do not use commercial household cleaners,
ammonia, or alcohol to clean handles.
Clean stainless steel (some models) front and handles with hot soapy water and a
dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Wipe stubborn spots with an
ammonia-soakedpapertowel,andrinse. Cleanersmadeespeciallyforstainlesssteel,
such as Sheila Shine, trademark of Sheila Shine, Inc., Stainless Steel Magic,
trademarkofMagicAmericanCorp.,orsimilarproductsaresuggested.Alwaysfollow
manufacturer'sinstructions. Washtherestofthecabinetwithwarmwaterandmild
Damp objects stick to cold
metalsurfaces.Donottouchrefrigerated
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Meat Keeper (some models)
ThetemperatureintheMeatKeeperdrawercanbemadecolderthantherestofthe
refrigeratorcompartmentbyadjustingtheChilledAirControl.Meatwillbepartially
frozen and may be kept fresh longer than if stored on a refrigerator shelf.
Beforeplacing items intheMeat Keeper, follow thesesteps to keep themeatfresh:
1. Carefully handle meat with clean hands and always keep the compartment
clean.
2. Store meat in its original wrapper. If necessary, overwrap in plastic wrap or foil
toprevent drying.Wrap fish tightlyto prevent odortransfer to otherfoods.
3. If spoilage ever occurs, disinfect the compartment with liquid chlorine bleach
followinglabeldirections.Then,rinsewithasolutionofbakingsodaandwater.
Rinse with clear water and dry.
Adjustable Chilled Air Duct (some models)
The Chilled Air Duct, which distributes cold air to the Meat Keeper drawer, can be
adjustedtoaccommodaterepositioningoftheshelf.However,theshelfhasalimited
range of positions in which the Chilled Air Duct will reach.
TheChilledAirDuctcanalsoswitchsides,shouldyouwishtomovethesplitcantilever
shelf. To change sides:
1. RemovetheMeatKeeperdrawerandshelf.Grasptheairductneartopandslide
toward you until duct is free from grooves.
2. Slide off hole cover on opposite side. Insert the lip of the air duct in grooves of
new hole and slide back.
3. Slide hole cover over original hole.
4. Replace shelf and insert drawer.
Adjusting the Chilled Air Duct
Hole Cover
Air Duct
Lower portion of
air duct slides up
or down.
Air Outlet Box
Hole cover and air duct
slide into grooves on
bottom of air outlet box.
Fresh Food Storage
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Chilled Air Control