Maytag 61004966 Refrigerator Cleaning Chart, Care and Cleaning, Refrigerator Exterior, Part

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands. Damp objects stick to cold metal surfaces. Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up. Allow glass shelves to warm up before immersing in warm water.

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart

Refrigerator Exterior

Part	Cleaning Agents	Tips and Precautions
	Soap and water
Base grille	Mild liquid sprays
	Vacuum cleaner
	attachment
	Cleaning brush (Part	No need for cleaning unless environment is particu-
Condenser	No. 20001017).	larly greasy, dusty or there is significant pet traffic in
	Available from	the home (see page 9).
	your dealer.
Door handles	Soap and water
	Mild liquid sprays
Painted metal	Soap and water	Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
surfaces:	Mild liquid sprays	Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwash-
Cabinet, doors		ing cloth or wet towel. These may leave residue that
		can scratch and weaken the paint. Do not use scour-
		ing pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or cleaners con-
		taining bleach. These products can scratch and erode
		the paint finish.
		Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts.
	Refrigerator	& Freezer Interior
	Baking soda and	Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water.
Door gasket	water	Be sure to wring out excess water from sponge or
	Soap and water	cloth when cleaning around controls, lights, or elec-
		trical parts.
	Soap and water	Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature
Glass shelves	Glass cleaner	before immersing in warm water. Never use hot
	Mild liquid sprays	water.
	Soap and water	See above for baking soda solution.
Interior and door	Baking soda and	DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated deter-
liner	water	gents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
		cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Drawers, bins, egg	Soap and water	Dry thoroughly. Do Not wash in automatic diswasher.
cradle, etc.

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