Removing odors from refrigerator Energy saving ideas Fresh food section This refrigerator is designed to be one of the most energy efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energy use by observing the following: Remove all food. Disconnect refrigerator. Clean the following items using the appropriate instructions in the Care and Cleaning table. Operate in normal household temperatures of 16° to 43° C away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Remove screw from light shield. Retain for replacement. Walls, floor and ceiling of cabinet interior Set refrigerator, freezer and Chiller Fresh™system controls no colder than necessary.
Slide shield toward back of compartment to release from light assembly. Drawers, shelves and gaskets according to the instructions in this section. Keep freezer section full. Remove light bulbs. Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn. Replace with appliance bulbs no greater than 40 watts. Pay special attention to clean all crevices by completing the following steps. Replace light bulb cover by inserting tabs on light shield into liner holes on each side of light assembly. Slide shield toward front of refrigerator until it locks into place. DO NOT force shield beyond locking point. Doing so may damage light shield. Keep condenser coils clean.
Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Remove and replace light bulbs Let stand for 5 minutes. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth. Replace light shield screw. WARNING Freezer Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Discard spoiled or expired items. To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power. Pinch rear tabs on light cover and pull straight down. Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent reoccurring odors. CAUTION Remove light bulb.
Connect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator. To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: Replace bulb with appliance bulb no greater than 40 watts. Insert front tabs of light cover into freezer liner and snap rear portion over light assembly until rear tabs engage. After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated. Allow light bulb to cool. If odor is still present: Wear gloves when replacing light bulb. Remove drawers and place on top shelf of refrigerator. Pack refrigerator and freezer sections – including doors – with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.
Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator compartments. Close doors and let stand 24-48 hours. 10