Cleaning Care
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Exterior
Stainless Exterior Doors
- Clean the exterior door with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth.
- Dry the door with a lint-free cloth.
- Do NOT use any abrasive, stainless steel cleaners or solvents on the door surface.
Other Exterior Surfaces
- Clean all other exterior surfaces with a mix of warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent, and a soft cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- For custom door panels follow manufacturers cleaning instructions
Door Gasket
- We recommend you clean the magnetic door gasket every three months with a toothbrush, and liquid detergent dissolved in warm water.
External Display and Water Dispenser (Ice & Water models only)
Activate the ‘Lock’ function to prevent water from dispensing when cleaning, refer to ‘Dispenser lock’. Clean the pad and interface panel with a damp, soft lint-free cloth.
Drip Tray (Ice & Water models only)
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Cleaning the drip tray |
Toe Kick Grilles and Filter (all models)Your refrigerator is fitted with a toe kick grille and filter to protect the internal working components. We recommend cleaning the grille and filter in conjunction with changing your water filter cartridge (every 6 months).
To clean the top toe kick grille and gilter (RS90, RS91, RS36A80 and RS36W80 models only):
To replace toe kick filter and grille:
To clean the toe kick grille and filter (RS36A72 models only):
To replace toe kick filter and grille:
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Removing air flow divider |
Removing top toe kick grille |
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Removing toe kick filter |
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Replacing top toe kick grille |
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Replacing air flow divider |
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Removing toe kick grille |
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Removing and replacing toe kick filter |
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Replacing toe kick grille |
Interior
- It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator clean to help prevent food from becoming contaminated during storage.
- The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out in the refrigerator (ideally once every 1 – 2 weeks).
- For ease of cleaning, empty the refrigerator first and remove all glass shelves, door shelves and storage bins.
- Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, bleach, concentrated detergents, solvents or abrasive scouring pads on any part of your appliance. Some of these chemicals may damage your appliance.
- Clean all surfaces with a mild liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Cantilever Glass Shelves
- Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- To remove glass shelves, hold the front and back edge of the shelf firmly.
- Push the shelf up vertically to dislodge from back support lugs.
- Pull the shelf towards you.
Single Bottle Holders
- Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Humidity Control System
- We recommend to use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth when you clean the glass shelf above the fruit and vegetable bins.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- You don’t need to disassemble the parts when cleaning the humidity control lid that is attached to the underside of the glass shelf.
- Clean the lid by simply wiping the grooves with a damp, lint free cloth.
Fruit and Vegetable Bins and Slim Bin
When cleaning, use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- To remove a bin, extend the bin on its runners, and make sure you empty the bin.
- Hold both sides of the bin corners and push the bin firmly upwards to dislodge from the securing tabs.
- Pull the bin towards you to remove. Push both runners back into the refrigerator.
- To return the bin, extend the runners and place the bin on top of the runners.
- Push the bin slowly onto of the runners until you feel it clip onto the runners. Ensure the bin tabs are clipped securely onto the runners before use.
The runners are pre-lubricated to help opening and closing the bins. They do not need to be lubricated again. Do not remove the grease from the runners to maintain its smooth function. Do not immerse the runners in water.
Freezer Bins and Freezer Tray
Removing the freezer bins and tray when cleaning is not necessary. Simply wipe clean with a soft lint-free cloth.
Ice Storage Bin
- We recommend that you clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of the bin(s) regularly.
- Use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth when cleaning. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- Ensure that the ice scoop is always placed in front of the bin.
- It is important to regularly clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of the bin(s). Cleaning the ice maker components is not necessary.
- We recommend that you turn off the ice maker before you leave for a vacation/holiday. Refer to ‘Automatic ice maker’ section.
- On your return, turn on the automatic ice maker and discard the first full bin of ice. Refer to ‘Automatic ice maker’ section.
Holiday/Vacation
Leave your refrigerator operating while you are on holiday/vacation.
For Ice & Water models
- Turn the ice maker off on the control panel.
- Shut off the water supply to the refrigerator.
- On your return, turn on the water supply to the refrigerator.
- Dispense 1 gal (4L) of water and discard to ensure the water tank is refilled with fresh water.
- Turn on the ice maker.
- Discard the first full bin of ice.