Care & Cleaning

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:

Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands, they may stick to the cold metal surfaces.

Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up.

Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing in warm water.

 

PART

 

TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS

 

REFRIGERATOR

 

 

 

EXTERIOR

 

 

 

 

Front base grille

Mild detergent and warm water.

Remove the front base grille (see page 3).

 

 

 

 

Mild liquid sprays.

 

 

 

 

 

Vacuum cleaner attachment.

 

 

Condenser

Cleaning brush (Part No.

No need for cleaning unless environment is particularly

 

 

 

 

20001017) available from your

greasy, dusty or there is significant pet traffic in the home

 

 

 

 

dealer.

(see page 14).

 

Door handles

Mild detergent and warm water.

 

 

 

 

 

Mild liquid sprays.

 

 

Painted metal surfaces:

Mild detergent and warm water.

Dry with a clean, soft cloth.

 

Cabinet, doors

Mild liquid sprays.

Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing

 

 

 

 

 

cloth or wet towel. These may leave residue that can

 

 

 

 

 

scratch and weaken the paint.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or

 

 

 

 

 

cleaners containing bleach. These products can scratch

 

 

 

 

 

and erode the paint finish.

 

 

 

 

 

Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts.

 

Defrost Drain Pan

Mild detergent and warm water.

Routine cleaning usually not necessary unless environ-

 

 

 

 

 

ment is particularly humid or dusty. Pan should be

 

 

 

 

 

drained and cleaned prior to moving the refrigerator (see

 

 

 

 

 

page 14).

 

Stainless steel doors

Light cleaning: mild detergent

Use a soft cloth or sponge.

 

(select models)

and warm water.

Always wipe with the grain of the stainless steel.

 

 

 

 

Moderate soil: Bon Ami*.

Do not use chlorine bleach or a cleaning product that

 

 

 

 

Discolorations: Cameo

contains chlorine bleach.

 

 

 

 

Stainless Steel Cleaner*.

After cleaning, rinse and dry. To retore luster and remove

 

 

 

 

 

streaks follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray* (Part No.

 

 

 

 

 

20000008).

 

Stainless look exterior

Wash with a clean, soft cloth or

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners

 

finish

sponge and a mild detergent in

designed for Stainless Steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft

 

 

 

 

warm water.

cloth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFRIGERATOR AND

 

 

 

FREEZER INTERIOR

 

 

 

Door gasket

 

Baking soda and warm water.

Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be

 

 

 

 

Mild detergent and warm water.

sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth

 

 

 

 

 

when cleaning around controls, lights, or electrical parts.

 

Glass shelves

Mild detergent and warm water.

Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature

 

 

 

 

Glass cleaner.

before immersing in warm water. Never use hot

 

 

 

 

Mild liquid sprays.

water.

 

Interior and door liner

Mild detergent and warm water.

See above for baking soda solution.

 

 

 

 

Baking soda and warm water.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents,

 

 

 

 

 

bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleaners to

 

 

 

 

 

clean the refrigerator interior.

 

Drawers, bins,

Mild detergent and warm water.

Dry thoroughly.

 

shelves, etc.

 

Do not wash in automatic dishwasher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15* Brand names are the trademarks of the respective manufacturer

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Maytag 3013912910 Refrigerator Cleaning Chart, Part Tips and Precautions Refrigerator Exterior