Kenmore 7817 Use and Care Guide - Page 18

Keepyourrefrigerator

andfreezer

clean

toprevent

odorbuild-up.

Wipeupanyspills

immediately

andcleanbothsections

atleast

twiceayear.

Never

useany

typeofscouring

pads,

brushes,

abrasive

cleaners

orstrongalkaline

solutions

onanysurface.

Donot

washanyremovable

parts

inadishwasher.

Always

unplug

the electrical

power

cord

from

the waft outlet

before

cleaning.

Care

& Cleaning

Chart

Part

What

To

Use

Tips

and

Precautions

Interior/Door

•

Soap

and

water

Use

2 tablespoons

of baking

soda

in

1 quart

of warm

water.

Be

sure

to

wring

Liner

•

Baking

soda

and

water

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

Do

not

wash

any

removable

items

(bins,

drawers,

etc.)

in dishwasher.

Glass

Shelves

•

Soap

and

water

Allow

glass

to warm

to room

temperature

before

immersing

in warm

water.

•

Glass

cleaner

•

Mild

liquid

sprays

Toe

Grille

•

Soap

and

water

Vacuum

dust

from

front

of toe

grille.

Remove

toe

grille

Vacuum

backside

and

wipe

•

Mild

liquid

sprays

with

sudsy

cloth

or

sponge.

Rinse

and

dry.

•

Vacuum

attachment

Exterior

and

•

Soap

and

water

Do

not

use commercial

household

cleaners,

ammonia,

or alcohol

to clean

handles.

Handles

Exterior

and

Handles

(Stainless

Steel

Models

Only)

Condenser

Coils

(Fan-cooled

models

only)

•

Soap

and

water

•

Ammonia

•

Stainless

Steel

Cleaners

•

Condenser

Cleaning

Brush is

available

from your dealer.

•

Vacuum

Cleaner

Clean

stainless

steel

front

and

handles

with

non-abrasive

soapy

water

and

a

dishcloth.

Rinse

with

clean

water

and

a soft

cloth.

Wipe

stubborn

spots

with

an

ammonia-soaked

paper

towel,

and

rinse.

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.

NOTE:

Always

clean,

wipe

and

dry

with

the

grain

to prevent

cross-grain

scratching.

Wash

the

rest

of the

cabinet

with

warm

water

and

mild

liquid

detergent.

Rinse

well,

and

wipe

dry

with

a clean

soft

cloth.

No

need

to clean

unless

operating

refrigerator

under

particularly

dusty

or greasy

conditions,

or

if there

is significant

pet

traffic

in your

home.

If cleaning

is necessary,

remove

toe

grille

and

use

extended

vacuum

attachment

and

condenser

cleaning

brush

to remove

dust

build-up

from

condenser

coils

(see

item

"J"

in "NORNAL

OPERATING

SOUNDS

& SIGHTS").

Soap and water

Mild liquid sprays

Condenser

Coils

•

Vacuum

Cleaner

Use

the

dusting

tool

attachment

on your

vacuum

to remove

dust

build-up

on the

(Air-cooled

models

condenser

coils

(black

tubes

and

wires)

attached

to the

back

of air-cooled

only)

refrigerators

only.

Defrost

Water

Pan

•

Soap

and

water

Some

models

have

defrost

water

pan

located

on top

of compressor

at bottom

rear

of refrigerator

(see

illustration

on next

page).

Wipe

water

pan

with

damp

cloth.

NOTE:

The

defrost

water

pan

is NOT

removable.

Exterior

(Easy

Care

Stainless

Steel

Models)

Use warm soapy water to clean Easy Care surfaces.

Mild liquid sprays may be

used on stubborn

spots.

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