Cleaning Care - 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.
- For DCS door panels only, a stainless steel cleaner may be used. Some brands of cleaners are more harsh than others and may cause parts to discolor and corrode. Read and follow manufacturer’s instructions carefully.
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.
- For custom door panels follow manufacturers cleaning instructions.
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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Kickstrip Grilles 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.
RS36A72 Models Only
To Clean the Kickstrip Grille and Kickstrip Filter:
To Replace Kickstrip Filter and Kickstrip Grille:
Replacing Kickstrip Grille |
Removing Kickstrip Grille Removing and replacing Kickstrip Filter
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RS36A80 and RS36W80 Models Only
To Replace Kickstrip Filter and Kickstrip Grille:
Replacing Air Flow Divider |
Removing Air Flow Divider Removing Top Kickstrip Grille Replacing Top Kickstrip Grille
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