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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The door handles and trim (on some models). Clean with a cloth dampened with soapy water. Dry with a soft cloth. Keep the outside clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dish detergent. Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. 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 either bleach or ammonia because WKHVHSURGXFWVFDQVFUDWFKDQGZHDNHQWKHSDLQW¿QLVK The stainless steel doors and door handles (on some models) can be cleaned with a commercially available stainless steel cleaner. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend Soft Cleanser™ will remove rust, tarnish and small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp soft sponge. Do not use appliance wax or polish on the stainless steel. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer compartments. Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning. If this is not practical, wring excess moisture out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around switches, lights or controls. 8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWD 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. CAUTION Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Glass shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact such as bumping or dropping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small pieces if it breaks. Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts in the dishwasher. Moving the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from WKHZDOO$OOW\SHVRIÀRRUFRYHULQJVFDQEHGDPDJHG particularly cushioned coverings and those with embossed surfaces. Turn the leveling legs at each front corner of the refrigerator counterclockwise until the rollers support the refrigerator. Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction may UHVXOWLQGDPDJHWRWKHÀRRUFRYHULQJRUUHIULJHUDWRU When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or ice maker supply line (on some models). After rolling the refrigerator back into place, turn the legs clockwise until the legs again bear the weight of the refrigerator. Light Bulb Replacement WARNING Before replacing a burned-out light bulb, the refrigerator should be unplugged in order to avoid contact ZLWKDOLYHZLUH¿ODPHQW$EXUQHGRXWOLJKWEXOEPD\EUHDN when being replaced.) Turning the control to the OFF position does not remove power to the light circuit. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. Move the temperature control dial to the OFF 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 switch to the OFF position on the power switch PRGHODQGVKXWRȺWKHZDWHUVXSSO\WRWKHUHIULJHUDWRU ,IWKHWHPSHUDWXUHFDQGURSEHORZIUHH]LQJKDYHDTXDOL¿HG servicer drain the water supply system (on some models) to SUHYHQWVHULRXVSURSHUW\GDPDJHGXHWRÀRRGLQJ Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as grille, shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. To prevent the doors from opening while moving, secure them to the case with tape. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving. 6