Caring For Your Refrigerator
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Your refrigerator is buili 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 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 automatically. However, clean both about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig- erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator accordina to the followina directions.
Personal injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
I 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.
lRinse 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 wails
(allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
Sponge, sofl cloth or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water
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Wash with mixture of warm water and
-mild detergent, or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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