{"id":265,"date":"2021-10-15T20:04:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-15T20:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selkirk-appliance.com\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2021-10-15T21:17:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-15T21:17:38","slug":"maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.selkirk-appliance.com\/?page_id=265","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Selkirk Appliance Maintenance Tips<\/strong><\/h1><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Refrigerator Maintenance<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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  • Clean Condensors from the front of the refrigerator with a vacuum cleaner annually.<\/li>\n
  • Remove the bad taste from the ice, bag the leftover ice in a sealed bag. Place any vegetables in a sealed bag prior to placing them in the freezer.<\/li>\n
  • Note: any and all smells that enter into your ice come from the time the water is still liquid and before it turns into ice.<\/li>\n
  • Check your condenser pan regularly to avoid stains under your refrigerator.<\/li>\n
  • Change your water filter every 3 to 6 months deopending on use.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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    Range and Oven Maintenance<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

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    • Verify that your oven has a tight seal, check for any worn, broken, torn, or deformed areas of the seal.<\/li>\n
    • Replace or clean dirty range hood or downdraft vent filters.<\/li>\n
    • clean stovetop drip bowls from underneath your burner elements. (presoak and hand wash in soapy water).<\/li>\n
    • Take advantage of the self-clean function, and then wipe it down with a damp cloth.<\/li>\n
    • Clean glass doors ASAP to avoid stains.<\/li>\n
    • Clean stovetops after every use, especially if sugar has spilled on the stovetop. Use a damp cloth or sponge.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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      Dishwasher Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      • Place a bowl of white vinegar on the top rack and run the dishwasher with nothing else in it, and run it on a hot cycle.<\/li>\n
      • Never just pour vinegar into the bottom of the dishwasher.<\/li>\n
      • Clean your dishwasher drain basket periodically.<\/li>\n
      • Check the seal on a regular basis to make sure it doesn't leak.<\/li>\n
      • Clean the seal on a regular basis also to avoid any damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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        Washer & Dryer Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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        • Clean your flex line to avoid blockage and possible fire on a regular basis.<\/li>\n
        • Clean your lint screen after every load.<\/li>\n
        • Wash your lint screen in warm soapy water every few months with lite pressure to remove any buildup.<\/li>\n
        • Make sure the output of the flex hose from the house isn't clogged.<\/li>\n
        • Make sure there aren't any kinks in the flex hose from the dryer to the output line.<\/li>\n
        • Inspect your water hose annually, replace if torn, cracked, or leaking with new stainless steel lines for the best protection.<\/li>\n
        • Clean out your washing machine drain trap a least once a year.<\/li>\n
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          Trash Compactor Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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          • Check manufacturer's guidelines for when you need to change replace the filter.<\/li>\n
          • Replace the charcoal air filter once a year.<\/li>\n
          • Keep bacteria from food and garbage from building up, by cleaning it every 6 months with white vinegar solution, then wipe dry thoroughly.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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            Tips to Save Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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            • Only 8% of warranties that are sold are ever used.<\/li>\n
            • Always let hot appliances cool before cleaning them.<\/li>\n
            • If your appliances use gas to heat them, and you smell a foul odor leave the house and dial 911.<\/li>\n
            • Always unplug any appliance before removing it to do any cleaning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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