22_ OperatingCLEANING THE REFRIGERATORCaring for your Samsung French Door Refrigeratorprolongs the life of your appliance and helps keep therefrigerator free of odor and germs.Cleaning the InteriorClean the inside wallsand accessories witha mild detergent andthen wipe dry with asoft cloth. You canremove the drawersand shelves for a morethorough cleaning. Just make sure to dry drawers andshelves before putting them back into place.Cleaning the ExteriorWipe the control paneland digital display with adamp, clean, soft cloth.Do not spray waterdirectly on the surfaceof the refrigerator.The doors, handles and cabinet surfaces should becleaned with a mild detergent and then wiped dry witha soft cloth. To keep your appliance looking its best,polish the exterior once or twice a year.Do not spray water directly on the refrigerator.Use a clean, damp cloth to clean.Do not use benzene, thinner, or Clorox forcleaning. They may damage the surface ofthe appliance and may cause a fire.You can erase the printed letterson the display if you apply stainlesscleaner directly to the area wherethe letters are printed.Cleaning the Ice / Water DispenserPush down one end of the tray dispenser and removeit. Wipe the Ice / Water Dispenser with a clean andsoft cloth.When using the crushed iceselection from the dispensersome residual ice chips maystart to collect in the ice chute. To preventthat residual ice from melting and runningout of the chute you should clean out theresidual ice when you see it start to collectin the ice chute.Cleaning the Rubber door sealsIf the rubber door seals are dirty, the doors may notclose properly, and the refrigerator will not operateefficiently. Keep the door seals free of dust or stainsby cleaning the doors with a mild detergent and dampcloth. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.Do not clean the refrigerator with benzene,thinner, or car detergent due to risk of fire.Cleaning the rear side of the refrigeratorTo keep cords and exposed parts free of dust and dirtaccumulation.Vacuum the rear side of the appliance once or twice ayear.Do not remove the back cover ( 1 ). Youcould suffer an electric shock.1CAuTIONCAuTIONCAuTIONCAuTIONCAuTIONCAuTION