Electrolux 241868902 - Manual (Page 33)

33 Care & Cleaning
Care & cleaning tips
Vacation & moving tips
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Interior & Door
Liners
Soap and water •
Baking soda and •
water
Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. •
Be sure to wring 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 • Use a soft cloth to clean drawer runners and tracks. •
Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in •
dishwasher.
Glass Shelves Soap and water •
Glass cleaner •
Mild liquid •
sprays
Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in •
warm water.
Toe Grille Soap and water •
Mild liquid •
sprays
Vacuum •
attachment
Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. •
Remove toe grille (see Installation Instructions). •
Vacuum backside and wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse •
and dry.
Exterior &
Handles
Soap and water •
Non abrasive •
glass cleaner
Do not use commercial household cleaners containing •
ammonia, bleach or alcohol to clean handles.
Use a soft cloth to clean smooth handles. •
Do not use a dry cloth to clean smooth doors. •
Exterior &
Handles
(Stainless Steel
Models Only)
Soap and water •
Stainless steel •
cleaners
Never use CHLORIDE or cleaners with bleach to clean •
stainless steel.
Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy •
water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth.
Use a non-abrasive stainless steel • cleaner. These cleaners can
be purchased at most home improvement or major department
stores. Always follow manufacturer’s instruction. Do not use
household cleaners containing ammonia or bleach.
NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with grain to prevent •
scratching.
Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid •
detergent. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
Occasion Tips
Short Vacations Leave refrigerator operating during vacations of 3 weeks or less. •
Use all perishable items from refrigerator compartment. •
Turn automatic ice maker off and empty ice bucket, even if you will only be gone •
for a few days.
Long Vacations Remove all food and ice if you will be gone one month or more. •
Turn the cooling system off (see “Controls” section for location of • On/Off button)
and disconnect power cord.
Turn off automatic ice maker and turn water supply valve to closed position.
•
Clean interior thoroughly. •
Leave both doors open to prevent odors and mold build-up. Block doors open if •
necessary.
Moving Remove all food and ice. •
If using handcart, load from side. •
Adjust rollers all the way up to protect them during sliding or moving. •
Pad cabinet to avoid scratching surface. •