28User’s ManualCARE AND CLEANINGPeriodic cleaning and proper maintenance will ensure efficiency, topperformance, and long life. We suggest the following:• The interior may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water.• Avoid the use of solvent cleaning agents or abrasives on the interior.These cleansers may transmit taste to the ice cubes and food, ordamage or discolor the interior.• The exterior may be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water.• The front grille should be keptfree of dust and lint to permit freeair flow to the condenser (seeFigure 41). The condenser coil,located behind the front grille,should be cleaned three to fourtimes each year. Use a brush orvacuum cleaner to remove dirt,lint and other accumulationsfrom the condenser coil.!UL005AFigure 41The condenser fins are SHARP. DO NOT run hands overcondenser fins.The solenoid valve inlet screen must be cleaned at least once each yearas follows:1. Shut off the water at the water supply valve.2. Remove the entire hose con-nector from the solenoid valve.3. Use a tooth brush to cleansediment from the inlet screen(see Figure 42). DO NOTremove the screen.4. Attach the hose connector tothe solenoid valve. Tighten con-nector securely with a pliers.Open the water supply valveand check for leakage at thehose connector.UL123Figure 42