Kenmore 7759 Owners Manual - Page 12

Care and Cleaning Outside The water and ice dispenser spill shelf should be wiped dry immediately to prevent spotting. Water left on the shelf may leave deposits that you can remove by soaking in undiluted vinegar You can also use a paste of non-precipitating water softener (such as Calgon brand) and water, or one teaspoon (5 ml) of citric acid powder per pint (500 ml) of hot tap water Soak until the deposit disappears or becomes loose enough to rinse away Usually 30 minutes soaking time is adequate Avoid using wax on the spill shelf and trim The dispenser pad (on some models) can be cleaned by using a warm water and baking soda solution-about a tablespoon ( 15 ml) of baking soda to a quart (1 L) of water Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry. The door handles and trim (on some models) can be cleaned with a cloth dampened with a solution of mild liquid dishwashing detergent and water Dry with a soft cloth Don't use wax on the door handles and trim The soft door handles are easy to clean if they are waxed every few months. Use a household wax such as Pledge or Jubilee brand to coat the handles. Soil will then easily wash off with dish detergent and water or a non-abrasive all-purpose cleanerL Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwashing detergent, Dry and polish with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet towel These may leave a residue that can harm the painL Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners, bleach or cleaners containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high quality, baked_on paint finish_ With proper care, it witl stay new-looking and rust-free for years Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when the refrigerator is new and then at least twice a year Inside The fresh food and freezer compartment interiors shoutd be cleaned at least once a year_ Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning, if thisis 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 L) of water. This both cleans and neutralizes odors. Rinse thoroughly with water and wipe dry Other refrigerator parts-including door gaskets, meat and vegetable drawers, ice storage bin and all plastic parts-can be cleaned the same way. Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners_ Door gaskets are factory-lubricated with petroleum jelly on the hinge sider If the lubricant is excessive, wipe it off but leave a thin film on the gasket to help insure a proper hinge-side seal When you clean the door gaskets, relubricate them If the freezer baskets don't slide freely after cleaning, lubricate them with petroleum jelly_ Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves and g_ass storage drawer cover with hot water because the extreme temperature difference may cause them to break. To help prevent odors, leave an open box of baking soda in the rear of the refrigerator, on the top shelf. Change the box every three months_ in addition, put an open box of baking soda in the freezer to absorb stale freezer odors. Do nat wash any plastic parts from your refrigerator in your automatic dishwasher. Handi Dishes and lids can be cleaned in an automatic dishwasher, or by hand with liquid dishwashing detergent and water. You can remove stains by soaking them in a Bleach-and-water solution-one part chlorine bleach to three parts water (Stubborn stains may require two or more hours of soaking.) Use a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on soil Do not use cleansing powders or other abrasive cleaners. 12