Frigidaire FRS6HF55KQ Use and Care Guide - Page 15

Care & Cleaning

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Care & Cleaning Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning. CAUTION • When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may damage the floor. Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections. • Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands. • Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel. NOTE • The On/Off button on the Electronic Control only controls your refrigerator's cooling system. To turn off power to your refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. • Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or, touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the serial plate. NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials. IMPORTANT If the refrigerator is going to be stored or moved in freezing temperatures, the water in the ice and water system must be drained completely. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service representative to perform this operation. Care & Cleaning Tips Part What To Use 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 Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille (see Installation Instruc- • Mild liquid sprays tions). Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry. • Vacuum attachment Exterior & Handles • Soap and water Do not use commercial household cleaners containing ammonia, bleach or alcohol • Non Abrasive Glass to clean handles. Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. DO NOT use a dry Cleaner 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 instructions. Do not use household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach. NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the 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. 15

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CARE & CLEANING
Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up.Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least
twice a year.
Never
use metallic scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface.
Do not
wash any removable parts in a dishwasher.
Always unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
CAUTION
When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may damage the
floor. Be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.
Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.
Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.
NOTE
The
ON/OFF
button on the Electronic Control only controls your refrigerator’s cooling system. To turn off power to your
refrigerator you must unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels.
Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or, touch the glue residue
with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the serial plate.
IMPORTANT
If the refrigerator is going to be stored or moved in freezing temperatures, the water in the ice and water system must be
drained completely. Failure to do so could result in water leaks when the refrigerator is put back into service. Contact a service
representative to perform this operation.
Care & Cleaning Tips
Part
What To Use
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 Instruc-
tions). 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 dish-
cloth.
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 instructions.
Do not use house-
hold cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
NOTE:
Always clean, wipe and dry with the 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.
NOTE
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior doors, gaskets, or cabinet liners. Do
not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning materials.