Caring for Your Refrigerator
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. Thii section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
q Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both about once
. a month to help prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills
right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can hecome hot. Clean defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
PART | WHAT TO USE | HOW TO CLEAN |
Removable parts | Sponge | or cloth with mike | ||
(shelves, crisper, | detergent | and | warm | |
etc.) | water |
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outside | Sponge, | cloth, | or paper | |
| towel | with mib | detergent, | |
| warm | water, and an | ||
| appliance | wax | (or good | |
| auto | paste wax) | ||
Inside | walls | Sponge, | soft | cloth, or | |
(allow | freezer to | paper | towel | with baking | |
warm | up so cloth | soda | or | mild | detergent |
won’t | stick) | and warm water | |||
l Hand wash, &se, and dry thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
l Wash with mixture of warm water and
-mild detergent, or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
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