Electrolux EI26SS30JS Owner's Manual

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Care & Cleaning
Care & cleaning tips
Vacation & moving tips
Part
Cleaning Agents
Tips and Precautions
Interior & Door 
Liners
• Soap and water
• Baking soda and 
water
• Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. 
• Be sure to wring excess water out of sponge or cloth before 
cleaning around controls, light bulb or any electrical part.
Door Gaskets
• Soap and water
• Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.
Drawers & Bins
• Soap and water
• Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks.
• Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in 
dishwasher.
Glass Shelves
• Soap and water
• Glass cleaner
• Mild liquid 
sprays
• Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in 
warm water.
Toe Grille
• Soap and water
• Mild liquid 
sprays
• Vacuum 
attachment
• Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. 
• Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions). 
• Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge.  Rinse 
and dry.
Exterior & 
Handles
• Soap and water
• Non abrasive 
glass cleaner
• Do not use commercial household cleaners containing 
ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
• Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. 
• Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors.
Exterior & 
Handles 
(Stainless Steel 
Models Only)
• Soap and water
• Stainless steel 
cleaners
Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean 
stainless steel.
• Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy 
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
• Use a non-abrasive stainless steel
 
cleaner. These cleaners can 
be purchased at most home improvement or major department 
stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use 
household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
• NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent 
scratching.
• Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid 
detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
 
Occasion
Tips
Short Vacations
• Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less.
• Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment.
• Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone 
for a few days.
Long Vacations
• Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more.
• Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of On/Off button) 
and disconnect power cord.
• Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
• Clean interior thoroughly.
• Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if 
necessary.
Moving
• Remove all food and ice.
• If using handcart, load from side.
• Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving.
• Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface.