CARE & CLEANING

Keep your refrigerator and freezer clean to prevent odor build-up. Wipe up any spills immediately and clean both sections at least twice a year. Never use any type of scouring pads, brushes, abrasive cleaners or strong alkaline solutions on any surface. Do not wash any removable parts in a dishwasher. Always unplug the electrical power cord from the wall outlet before cleaning.

CAUTION

When moving the refrigerator, pull straight out. Do not shift the refrigerator from side to side as this may tear or gouge the floor covering. If the refrigerator has an automatic ice maker, be careful not to move the refrigerator beyond the plumbing connections.

Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands.

Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.

NOTE

Turning the refrigerator temperature control to “0” turns off the compressor, but does not disconnect electrical power to the light bulb or other electrical components. To turn off power to your refrigerator, you must unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Do not use razor blades or other sharp instruments which can scratch the appliance surface when removing adhesive labels. Any glue left from tape or labels can be removed with a mixture of warm water and mild detergent, or, touch the glue residue with the sticky side of tape you have already removed. Do not remove the serial plate.

Care & Cleaning Chart

Part

 

What To Use

Tips and Precautions

 

 

 

 

Interior/Door

Soap and water

Use 2 tablespoons of baking soda in 1 quart of warm water. Be sure to wring

Baking soda and water

Liner

excess water out of sponge or cloth before cleaning around controls,

 

 

 

light bulb or any electrical part.

 

 

 

 

Door Gaskets

Soap and water

Wipe gaskets with a clean soft cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drawers/Bins

Soap and water

Do not wash any removable items (bins, drawers, etc.) in dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass Shelves

Soap and water

Allow glass to warm to room temperature before immersing in warm water.

Glass cleaner

 

 

 

 

Mild liquid sprays

 

Toe Grille

Soap and water

Vacuum dust from front of toe grille. Remove toe grille Vacuum backside and

Mild liquid sprays

wipe with sudsy cloth or sponge. Rinse and dry.

 

 

Vacuum attachment

 

Exterior and

Soap and water

Do not use commercial household cleaners, ammonia, or alcohol to clean

 

 

handles.

Handles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exterior and

Soap and water

CAUTION: Never use CHLORIDE to clean stainless steel.

Ammonia

Handles

 

(Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Cleaners

Clean stainless steel front and handles with non-abrasive soapy water and a

 

 

dishcloth. Rinse with clean water and a soft cloth. Wipe stubborn spots with an

Models Only)

 

 

 

 

ammonia-soaked paper towel, and rinse. Use a non-abrasive stainless steel

 

 

 

 

 

 

cleaner. These cleaners can be purchased at most home improvement or

 

 

 

major department stores. Always follow manufacturer's instructions.

 

 

 

NOTE: Always clean, wipe and dry with the grain to prevent cross-grain

 

 

 

scratching. Wash the rest of the cabinet with warm water and mild liquid

 

 

 

detergent. Rinse well, and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.

Condenser

Condenser Cleaning

No need to clean unless operating refrigerator under particularly dusty or

 

Brush is available from

greasy conditions, or if there is significant pet traffic in your home. If cleaning

Coils

 

 

your dealer.

is necessary, remove toe grille and use extended vacuum attachment and

(Fan-cooled

 

Vacuum Cleaner

condenser cleaning brush to remove dust build-up from condenser coils (see

models only)

 

 

item “J” in “NORNAL OPERATING SOUNDS & SIGHTS”).

 

 

 

Condenser

 

 

Use the dusting tool attachment on your vacuum to remove dust build-up on

Vacuum Cleaner

the condenser coils (black tubes and wires) attached to the back of air-cooled

Coils

 

 

refrigerators only.

(Air-cooled

 

 

 

 

 

models only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defrost Water

Soap and water

Some models have defrost water pan located on top of compressor at bottom

 

 

rear of refrigerator (see illustration on next page). Wipe water pan with damp

Pan

 

 

 

 

cloth. NOTE: The defrost water pan is NOT removable.

 

 

 

Exterior

Soap and water

CAUTION: DO NOT use abrasive or stainless steel cleaners on Easy

Mild liquid sprays

 

(Easy Care

Care Stainless Steel Models. It will remove the protective finish.

 

 

Stainless Steel

 

 

Use warm soapy water to clean Easy Care surfaces. Mild liquid sprays may

Models)

 

 

 

 

be used on stubborn spots.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Crosley 241824301 warranty Care & Cleaning Chart