Installation Guide
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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 
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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.
Should spill tray need cleaning use lime remover.
Cleaning the Inside
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.
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between the doors.
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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 
coverswith 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 types of floor coverings can be damaged, 
particularly cushioned coverings and those with 
embossed surfaces. 
Raise the leveling legs located at the bottom front of 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 result in damage to the floor covering or 
refrigerator.
Lower the leveling legs until they touch the floor.
WARNING
   ELECTRICAL SHOCK 
HAZARD
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.
LCD Models: turn refrigerator off at control .
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 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.
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1. Replace the water filter.
2.  Run 2 gallons (7.57 liters) of water through the cold 
water dispenser (about 5 minutes) to flush the system.
3.  Dispense 185°F (85°C) hot water 3 times (10 oz. 
each) to flush the system.
Care and Cleaning
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