Care and Cleaning
AdhesivesWARNING
1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste intoTo avoid electrical shock which can cause
adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.severe personal injury or death, turn power
2. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with adisconnect switch to off position before
soft, clean cloth.
cleaning. After cleaning, return power
disconnect switch to on position.
Door Gaskets and Dairy Center Gaskets
1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
Caution?General? instructions.
To avoid personal injury or property damage,2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets
read and follow all manufacturer's cleaningpliable.
directions.
Glass Shelves
General
1. Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking sodaCaution
dissolved in 1 quart warm water and a soft, cleanTo avoid personal injury or property damage,
cloth.handle tempered glass shelves carefully.
2. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with aShelves may break suddenly if nicked,
soft, clean cloth.scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature
change.? Do not use the following items:
Âabrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia,
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from
metal track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel.chlorine bleach, etc.
Allow shelf to adjust to room temperature beforeÂconcentrated detergents or solvents
cleaning.Âmetal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.Clean crevices by completing the following steps:
? Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in dishwasher.1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into
crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5
minutes.
Odor Removal
2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray1. Remove all food and turn power disconnect switch
attachment.to off position.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor,
hooks into metal track and lowering front.and walls according to ?General? instructions. Pay
special attention to corners, crevices, and grooves.
Include all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.
3. Turn power disconnect switch to on position and
return food to refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles,
containers and jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed
containers to prevent further odor. After 24 hours,
check if odor was eliminated.
Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.
4. Complete steps 1-2.
5. Place humidity controlled crispers on top shelf of
refrigerator section. Pack refrigerator and freezer
sections including doors with crumpled sheets of
black and white newspaper.
6. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.
7. Close doors and let stand 24-48 hours.
8. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
9. Complete steps 2-3.
Contact Consumer Affairs Department 1-319-622-5511
if odor was still not eliminated.
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