CleaningYourRefrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.
PART
Removable parts (shelves, crispers, meat drawer, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
Door liners and gaskets
WHAT TO USE
l Sponge or cloth
. Mild detergent l Warm water
l Sponge, cloth or paper towel
lMild detergent l Warm water
l Appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)
l Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel
lBaking soda or mild
detergent
l Warm water
l Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel
lMild detergent l Warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
l Wash removable parts by hand.
lRinse 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 pro- vides rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
. Wash with mixture of warm water and
lRinse and dry thoroughly.
lWash.
. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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Plastic parts (covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Personal
. Soft, clean sponge or soft, clean cloth
lMild detergent l Warm water
l Sponge or cloth
lMild detergent l Warm water
Injury Hazard
lWash
lRinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See “Important Safety Instruc- tions” on page 3.
l Remove base grille. (See page 9.)
l To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove tape, if any).
l Wash defrost pan.
lRinse and dry thoroughly.
l Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it in all the way.
Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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l Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan.
. Replace base grille.
. Remove base grille.
lVacuum coils (at least every other month). l Replace base grille.
lRoll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows.
l Clean floor.
l Roll refrigerator back into place.
lCheck to see if the refrigerator is level.
