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. This 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
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Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost auto-
q matically. However, clean both about
once a month to help prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills right away.
I To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take
out all removable parts, and clean the
refriqerator according to the following directions. Burn Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the
defrost pan and can become hot.
Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water
Outside Sponge, cloth, or paper l Wash outside of cabinet, Do not use abrasive or
towel with mild detergent, harsh cleaners.
warm water, and a good l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax) 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.
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
Door liners
and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper l Wash with mixture of warm water and:
towel with baking soda or - mild detergent, or
mild detergent and - baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L] of water)
warm water l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper l Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
towel with mild detergent DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
and warm water detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft,
clean cloth with mild deter-
gent and warm water
l Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
scouring cleansers, or flammable fluids. These
can scratch or damage material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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