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(on some models). Clean 

with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a 

soft cloth. 

Wipe with a clean cloth lightly

dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish

detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, 

soft cloth. 

(on some models)

can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel

cleaner. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless

steel.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dish cloth or wet 
towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. 
Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners
containing bleach because these products can scratch and 
weaken the paint finish.

leave an open box of  baking soda in

the fresh food and freezer compartments.

If  this is not 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  water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and

wipe dry.
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 out of

shape. 

Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some models) with hot water
because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to 
break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping tempered glass can
cause it to shatter.

Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher.

There is no need for routine condenser cleaning 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.

To clean the condenser, turn the temperature control dial to
0

. Sweep away or vacuum up dust. 

For best results, use a brush specially designed for this

purpose. It is available at most appliance parts stores.

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. 
Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of  the refrigerator

counterclockwise until the rollers support 

the refrigerator. 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.

When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don’t roll over
the power cord or icemaker supply line (on some models).

After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs

clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of  the

refrigerator.

To replace a burned-out bulb, unplug the refrigerator from

its electrical outlet, unscrew the bulb when cool and replace

it with an appliance bulb of  the same or lower wattage.

Turning the control to the 0 position does not remove power to 
the light circuit.

For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the

refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the 0

position, and 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.
Move the feeler arm to the STOP (up) position and 

shut off  the water supply to the refrigerator.
If  the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified

servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to

prevent serious property damage 

due to flooding.

Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by

taping them securely in place to prevent damage. 

Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.

Cleaning the condenser coils.