Cleaning care – Exterior
Exterior
Stainless steel exterior doors
- It is important when cleaning the exterior door surface of your refrigerator, to use only liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Other exterior surfaces
- Clean all other exterior surfaces with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Door gasket
- It is recommended to clean the magnetic door gasket every three months with an old toothbrush, and liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water.
- Gasket must be kept clean and pliable to assure a proper seal.
- Petroleum jelly applied lightly on the hinge side of the gasket will keep the gasket pliable and assure a good seal.
External display and water dispenser (Ice & Water models only)
- To prevent water from dispensing when you clean, the ‘Lock’ function can be activated.
- To activate press and hold the
button for 3 seconds. The LED above the button will illuminate. - 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 |
Kickstrip grille and kickstrip filter
Your refrigerator is fitted with a kickstrip 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 maximize operating efficiency keep ventilation openings clear of obstructions by regularly vacuuming the flooring in front of your appliance.
- More frequent cleaning may be necessary for dusty homes or those with pets shedding hair.
Kickstrip grille
- To remove, insert fingers into the left and right square openings on the grille. Pull towards you.
- Clean with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- To replace, align securing hooks then firmly push grille onto product until it clips securely.
Removing and replacing kickstrip grille
Kickstrip filter
- To remove, insert fingers into the left and right square openings on the filter. Pull towards you.
- Clean with liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
- Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
- To replace, align filter tabs onto the rails and push to the rear until it clips securely.
Removing and replacing kickstrip filter