Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once CI month to help prevent odors from building
up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
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Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts Mild detergent and l Wash removable parts with warm water
[shelves, crisper, meat warm water. and CI mild detergent
pan etc.) l Rinse and dry.
Outside Sponge. cloth or paper l Wash with warm water and a mild de-
towel, mild detergent; tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
applrance wax [or good cleansers.
auto paste wax) l Rinse and dry
. Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
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Inside walls [Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with warm water and
should be allowed to paper towel, baking ~ mild detergent or
worm up so cloth won?t soda, warm water, mild -baking soda (2 tablespoons [ 26 g] to
stick ) detergent 1 quart [ .95 I] warm water
l Rinse and dry
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Door liners and gaskets Sponge. soft cloth or l Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water.
detergent, warm water l Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastics Mild detergent and l Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
(covers and panels) warm water; soft, clean sponge
sponge and soft, clean l Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth. cloth or chamois.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scmtch or damage the material.
Defrost pan Warm water and mild l Roll refrigerator away from wall.
[behind refrigerator detergent. l Wash defrost pan with warm water
on top of motor] and mild detergent. Do not remove
defrost pan to clean.
l Rinse and dry
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
Condenser coil Use vacuum cleaner l Clean dust and lint from the con-
with brush attachment. denser coil behind the refrigerator
at least every other month.
Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaner. l Roll refrigerator away from wall.
l Wash floor
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
l Check to see if refrigerator is level.
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