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3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a

mild detergent in warm water.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning

waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers

containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior

and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,

scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can

scratch or damage materials.

To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt

[26 g to 0.95 L] of water).

4. Determine whether your refrigerator exterior is painted metal,

brushed aluminum or stainless steel and choose the

appropriate cleaning method.

Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft

cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive

or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel.

Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection

against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance

wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax

plastic parts.

Brushed aluminum: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth

and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or

harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry

thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft

cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive

or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new

and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that

you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel

Cleaner & Polish. To order the cleaner, see the

"Accessories" section.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!

Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into

contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces,

dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does

occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in

warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

5. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal

home operating environments. If the environment is

particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in

the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to

3 months to ensure maximum efficiency.

If you need to clean the condenser:

Remove the base grille. See "Base Grille" graphic or

"Base Grille" section.

Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,

the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area

of the condenser.

Replace the base grille when finished.

6. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to

replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.

Changing the Refrigerator Light Bulb

1. Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Slide the light bulb cover toward the back of the

compartment to release it from the light assembly.

3. Replace burned-out bulb(s) with appliance light bulb(s) no

greater than 40 watts.

4. Replace the light bulb cover by inserting the tabs on the

cover into the liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide

the cover toward the front until it locks into place.

NOTE: Do not force the cover beyond locking point; doing so

may damage the light cover.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Changing the Freezer Light Bulb

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

NOTE: You may need to remove the upper freezer shelf or basket

to access the light assembly.

2. The light bulb cover opens from the back. Firmly press

forward on the notches in the back of the cover and pull the

cover down.

3. Remove the cover and replace the burned-out bulb with an

appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts.

4. Insert the front tabs of the cover into the liner and snap the

back portion of the cover over the light assembly.

5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.