LG Electronics LRBP1031T manual Cleaning Your Refrigerator, Part Comments

CLEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR

wWARNING

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 prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

To clean your refrigerator.

■Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

■Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.

■Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

■Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

■Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

■Additional cleaning tips are listed below:

PART	COMMENTS
Outside	■ Waxing external painted
	metal surfaces helps provide
	rust protection. Do not wax
	plastic parts. Wax painted
	metal surfaces at least twice
	a year using appliance wax
	(or auto paste wax). Apply
	wax with a clean, soft cloth.
	■ For products with a stainless
	steel exterior, use a clean
	sponge or soft cloth and a
	mild detergent in warm
	water. Do not use abrasive
	or harsh cleaners. Dry
	thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Inside walls	■ To help remove odors, you	ENGLISH
(allow	can wash the inside of the
freezer to	refrigerator with a mixture of
warm up so	baking soda and warm water.
cloth won’t	Mix 2 tablespoons soda to 1
stick)	quart of water (26 g soda to 1
	liter water.) Be sure the soda
	is completely dissolved so it
	is not abrasive and doesn’t
	scratch the surfaces of the
	refrigerator.
Door liners	■ Do not use cleaning waxes,	FRANÇAIS
and gaskets	concentrated detergents,
	bleaches, or cleaners
	containing petroleum on
	plastic parts.
Plastic parts	■ Do not use paper towels,
(covers and	window sprays, abrasive
panels)	cleansers, or flammable
	fluids. These can scratch or
	damage material.
Condenser	■ Remove base grille. (See	ESPAÑOL
coils	the Base grille section on
	page 6.)
	■ Use a vacuum with an
	extended attachment to
	clean condenser coils.
	■ Vacuum coils when dusty or
	dirty.
	Coils may need to be
	cleaned as often as every
	other month.
	■ Replace base grille.

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