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
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
q 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.
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Burn Hazard
Do not touch refrigeration tubes near
defrost pan.
Doing so can result in burns.
‘ART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
lemovable parts Sponge or cloth with mild l Hand wash and dry thoroughly.
shelves, crispers, etc.) detergent and warm water
butside 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
appliance wax (or good l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
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.
iside walls
allow freezer to
/arm up so cloth
/on7 stick)
boor liners
Ind gaskets
‘lastic parts
zovers and panels)
)ef rost pan
Sponge, soft cloth, or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
Sponge, soft cloth, or
paper towel with mild
detergent and warm water
Soft, clean sponge or
soft, clean cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
:ondenser
:oils Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
l Wash with mixture of warm water and:
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L] of water)
l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
l 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.
l Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
l Reach into small opening at right edge and remove
the defrost pan.
l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
l Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it com-
pletely into the opening.
l Replace base grille.
l Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need
to be cleaned as often as every other month.
l Replace base grille.
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