Caring For Your Refrigerator
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Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to help extend its product life. This section will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator anb freezer sections de&t automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. 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 the refrigerator according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could resuft in bersonal
injury.
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PART
Removable parts (shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls (freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
Door liners and gaskets
Plastic parts (covers and panels)
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth or paper towel with mild detergent, warm water and an appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water
Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth with mild detergent and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
l Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
lRinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted metal
l Wash with mixture of warm water and - mild detergent, or
lRinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do NOT USE cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.
l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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