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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator. Cleaning the Outside The stainless steel panels, door handles and trim. 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 surface 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. Silver-accented plastic parts. Wash parts with soap or other mild detergents. Wipe clean with a sponge, damp cloth or paper towel. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish. Do not wash tray in the dishwasher. Should metal spill tray need cleaning use lime remover. Cleaning the Inside To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the refrigerator 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. Use an appliance wax polish on the inside surface between the doors. 8VHZDUPZDWHUDQGEDNLQJVRGDVROXWLRQ³DERXWD tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 liter) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse and wipe dry. 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. Behind the Refrigerator Be careful when moving the refrigerator away from the wall. All Pull the refrigerator straight out and return it to position by types of floor coverings can be damaged, particularly cushioned pushing it straight in. Moving the refrigerator in a side direction coverings and those with embossed surfaces. may result in damage to the floor covering or refrigerator. Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of the refrigerator. Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor. When pushing the refrigerator back, make sure you don't roll over the power cord or water supply line. Preparing for Vacation For long vacations or absences, remove food and unplug the refrigerator. 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. If the temperature can drop below freezing, have a qualified service technician drain the water supply system to prevent serious property damage due to flooding. 1) Turn refrigerator off (pg. 9) or unplug the refrigerator. 2) Empty ice bucket 3) Turn water supply off If you cut the water supply off, turn off the ice maker (pg. 21). Upon returning from vacation: 1) Replace the water filter. 2) Run 2 gallons of water through the cold water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to flush the system. Preparing to Move Secure all loose items such as shelves and drawers by taping them securely in place to prevent damage. When using a hand truck to move the refrigerator, do not rest the front or back of the refrigerator against the hand truck. This could damage the refrigerator. 22 Handle only from the sides of the refrigerator. Be sure the refrigerator stays in an upright position during moving.