Care And Cleaning
Cleaning the Outside
The door handles and trim. Clean with a cloth dampened
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Cleaning the Inside
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Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
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Use warm water and baking soda solution —about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of
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After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets at the hinge side.
This helps keep the gaskets from sticking and bending
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CAUTION
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Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks.
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Condenser
There is no need for routine condenser cleanings in normal home operating environments. However, in environments that may be particularly dusty or greasy, the condenser should be cleaned periodically for efficient refrigerator operation.
Cleaning the condenser:
Sweep away or vacuum up dust.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of death or electric shock, you must follow these instructions:
Ŷ Unplug the refrigerator before removing any panels.
Ŷ Do not contact or damage any wiring while the panel is removed.
Ŷ Replace all parts and panels before plugging the refrigerator back in.
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