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 extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrig- erator and what to do when going on holiday, moving, or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
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, turn the Temp- erature Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.
!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become 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 mild | • Hand wash, rinse, and dry |
(shelves, crisper, | detergent and warm | thoroughly. |
etc.) | water |
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Outside | Sponge, cloth, or paper | • Wash outside of cabinet. Do not |
| towel with mild detergent, | use abrasive or harsh cleaners. |
| warm water, and an | • Wipe and dry thoroughly. |
| appliance wax (or good | • Wax painted metal surfaces at least |
| auto paste wax) | |
| twice a year. Apply wax with a | |
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| clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted |
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| metal surfaces provides rust |
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| protection. Do not wax plastic |
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Inside walls | Sponge, soft cloth, or | • Wash with mixture of warm water |
(allow freezer to | paper towel with baking | and |
warm up so cloth | soda or mild detergent | – mild detergent, or |
won’t stick) | and warm water | – baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] |
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| to 1 quart [.95 L] of water). |
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| • Rinse and dry thoroughly. |
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