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 holiday, moving, or
during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sec-
q tions defrost automatically.
However, clean both about
once a month to prevent
n 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 become hot
Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in
personal injury.
1 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts Sponge or cloth with
(shelves, crisper, mild detergent and
etc.) warm water
Outside Sponge, cloth, or
paper towel with mild
detergent, warm water,
and an appliance wax
(or good auto paste wax)
l Hand wash, rinse, 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.
Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth, or l Wash with mixture of warm
(allow freezer to paper towel with baking water and
warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent - mild detergent, or
won’t stick) and warm water - baking soda (26 g
[2 tablespoons] to .95 L
[l quart] of water)
l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
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