Energy saving tips.. .
You can help your refrigerator use less electricity. l Check door gaskets for a tight seal Level the cabrnet to be sure of a good seal. l Clean the condenser coil regularly l Open the door as few times as possible. Think about what You need before You open the door. Get everything out at one time. Keep focds organized so you won�t have to search for what You want. Close door as soon as fc& is removed. l Go ahead and fill up the refrigerator, but don�t overcrowd it so air movement is blocked.
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It is a waste of electricity to set the refrigerator and freezer temperatures colder than they need to be If ice cream is firm in the freezer and drinks are as cold as your family likes them, that�s cold enough. Make sure Your refrigerator is not next to a heat source such as a range, water heater, furnace, radiator, or in direct sunlight.
Defrosting and cleaning your refrigerator
The freezer compartment in your refrigerator should be defrosted whenever frost builds up to �/a-inch (6 mm]. The entire refrigerator should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
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Defrosting the freezer compartment ...
1 Move the Run Switch to �OFF� 2 Remove food and Ice cube trays Wrap food in newspaper and put In a cooler to keep frozen. 3 Make sure the freezer tray damper IS In the �A� position 4. Place a pan of hot water in the freezer compart ment to speed defrosting Leave door open 5 CAUTION: Do not use any type of electric defroster or sharp utensils (ice pick, knife, etc.) to speed defrosting. These can cause damage. Scrape with plastic window scraper 6 Replace hot water every 10 to 15 mrnutes 7 Soak up defrost water with a cloth or sponge
a Empty defrost water from freezer tray. (Pull out to
stops, lift front slightly. pull out the rest of the way) 9 Clean compartment and freezer tray with a solution of two tablespoons (26 g) of baking soda and one quart (.95 I) of warm water Rinse well and dry 10 Replace food and Ice cube trays. 11 Move the Run Swatch to RUN
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�A� position for normal cooling and defrosting.
