Refrigerator Care, Exterior Cleaning | Maytag W10558104A instruction

Care

REFRIGERATOR CARE

Cleaning

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to avoid buildup of odors. Wipe up spills immediately.

Exterior Cleaning

Please see the exterior cleaning information specific to your model.

Style 1 - Smooth Door

IMPORTANT: Damage to smooth finish due to improper use of cleaning products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not covered under the warranty. Sharp or blunt instruments will mar the finish.

DO USE		DO NOT USE

✔ Soft, clean cloth	✘	Abrasive cloths
	✘ Paper towels or newsprint
	✘	Steel-wool pads

Style 2 - Stainless Steel

IMPORTANT:

■Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not covered under the warranty.

DO USE		DO NOT USE

✔ Soft, clean cloth	✘	Abrasive cloths
	✘ Paper towels or newsprint
	✘ Steel-wool pads

✔ Warm, soapy water	✘	Abrasive powders or liquids
	✘	Ammonia
	✘ Citrus-based cleaners
	✘ Acidic or vinegar-based
		cleaners
	✘	Oven cleaners

✔ For heavy soil, ONLY a	✘	Stainless steel cleaner is for
stainless steel cleaner		stainless steel parts only! Do
designed for		not allow the Stainless Steel
appliances. To order		Cleaner and Polish to come
the cleaner, see		into contact with any plastic
“Accessories.”		parts such as the trim pieces,
		dispenser covers or door
		gaskets.

NOTES:

■	If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a
	sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly
	with a soft cloth.
■	Just because a cleaner is a liquid does not mean it is
	nonabrasive. Many liquid cleansers formulated to be gentle

✔Warm, soapy water - use a mild detergent

✘Abrasive powders or liquids

✘Window sprays

✘Ammonia

✘Acidic or vinegar based cleaners

✘Oven cleaners

✘Flammable fluids

on tile and smooth surfaces still damage stainless steel.

■ Citric acid permanently discolors stainless steel. To avoid

damaging the finish of your stainless steel refrigerator:

Do not allow these substances to remain on the finish

✘	Mustard	✘	Citrus-based sauces
✘	Tomato juice	✘	Citrus-based products

✘Marinara sauce

NOTE: Paper towels scratch and may dull the clear coat of the painted door. To avoid possible damage use only soft clean clothes to polish and wipe the door.

Interior Cleaning

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets.

3.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.