Caring For Your Refrigerator
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Cleaning your refrigerator ............... 21 Power interruptions .......................... 23
Holiday and moving care ................. 22
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 sectic33s defrost automatically. However, clean both about once a month to prevent odors 1from 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. Re- move and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
PART | WHAT TO USE | |||
Removable parts | Sponge | or cloth with mild | ||
(shelves, crisper, | detergent | and | warm | |
etc.) | water |
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Outside | Sponge, | cloth | or paper | |
| towel | with mild | detergent, | |
| warm | water and an | ||
| appliance | wax | (or good | |
| auto | paste wax) | ||
HOW TO CLEAN
l Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse 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 (allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water
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Wash with mixture of warm water and
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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