Cleaning your refrigerator-freezer.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. To help prevent odors, wipe up spills immediately. Clean both sections once a month.
A. Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF and unplug it.
B. Take out all removable parts and clean according to the following directions:
Reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury or damage when using your
mUnplug power supply cord or disconnect power supply at the fuse or circuit breaker box before cleaning your
mDo Not clean shelves, crisper bins, the interior, etc. with flammable
fluids. This can create a fire or explosion.
mDo Not use any sharp instruments to clean your
. Do Not use window sprays, abrasive scouring cleansers, rubbing alcohol or flammable toxic solvents such as acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. to clean your refrigerator- freezer. This can scratch or damage surfaces or parts.
Removable parts (shelves, crispers, meat pans, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls (Allow the freezer walls to warm up so cloth won’t stick.)
Door liners and gaskets
Dark plastics (covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser coil
Floor under refrigerator
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water.
Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent and warm water; appliance wax (or good auto paste wax).
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel; mild detergent and warm water ORtwo tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to one quart (.95L) warm water.
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel; mild detergent and warm water.
Soft, clean sponge or soft cloth; mild detergent and warm water.
Sponge or soft cloth; mild detergent and warm water.
Vacuum cleaner with extended, narrow attachment.
Floor cleaner.
How to clean
Wash with wet sponge or cloth. Rinse and dry.
Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper towel. Rinse and dry. Twice a year - apply appliance wax or good auto paste wax to painted metal surfaces with a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted, metal surfaces provides rust protection. Do Not use wax on plastic parts.
Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper towel. Rinse and dry.
Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper towel. Rinse and dry.
Wash with wet sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry.
Remove base grille. (SeePage 5). Lift defrost pan over wire brace (remove any tape). Wash defrost pan with wet sponge or cloth and mild detergent. Rinse and dry. Replace defrost pan with notched corner to the rear. Push pan all the way in. Check that defrost pan tubing is pointing into pan. Replace base grille.
Remove base grille (see Page 5). Vacuum dust and lint from condenser coils at least every other month. Replace base grille.
Roll refrigerator out away from wall. Clean the floor. Roll refrigerator back into place. Check levelness of refrigerator.
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