Owner Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING
Protecting your investment
Keeping your appliance clean maintains
appearance and prevents odor build-up.
Wipe up any spills immediately and clean
the appliance at least twice a year. When
cleaning, take the following precautions:
• Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners
with bleach to clean stainless steel.
• Do not wash any removable parts in
a dishwasher.
• Always unplug the electrical power cord
from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Remove adhesive labels by hand. Do
not use razor blades or other sharp
instruments which can scratch the
appliance surface.
• Do not remove the serial plate.
Do not use abrasive cleaners such as win-
dow sprays, scouring cleansers, brushes,
flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concen-
trated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic
parts, interior doors, gaskets or cabinet
liners. Do not use paper towels, metallic
scouring pads, or other abrasive cleaning
materials or strong alkaline solutions.
CAUTION
Damp objects stick to cold metal
surfaces. Do not touch interior metal
surfaces with wet or damp hands.
CAUTION
When moving the unit, pull straight out. Do
not shift the appliance from side to side as
this may tear or gouge the floor covering.
Vacation and Moving Tips
Short Vacations: Leave the unit operating
during vacations of less than 3 weeks.
Long Vacations: If the appliance will not
be used for several months:
• Remove all food and unplug the
power cord.
• Clean and dry the interior thoroughly.
• Leave the door open slightly, blocking
it open if necessary, to prevent odor
and mold growth.
Moving: When moving the unit, follow
these guidelines to prevent damage:
• Disconnect the power cord plug from
the wall outlet.
• Remove foods, then defrost, and
clean the appliance.
• Secure all loose items such as base
panel, baskets, and shelves by
taping them securely in place to
prevent damage.
• In the moving vehicle, secure unit in
an upright position to prevent move-
ment. Also protect outside of the ap-
pliance with a blanket, or similar item.
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NOTE
• To disconnect electrical power to the
lights or other electrical components,
unplug the unit or switch the breaker
that supplies power to the unit to the
o position.
• Do not use razor blades or other
sharp instruments which can scratch
the appliance surface when removing
adhesive labels. Any glue left from
tape or labels can be removed with
a mixture of warm water and mild
detergent, or, touch the glue residue
with the sticky side of tape you have
already removed. Do not remove the
serial plate.