Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from buildina up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away-
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Temperature Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
What to use | How to clean |
Removable parts [shelves, crisper, meal pan etc.)
Outside
Inside walls [Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick.)
Door liners and gaskets
Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent; appliance wax [or good auto paste wax].
Waxing palnted metal
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, baking soda, warm water, mild detergent.
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel; mild detergent, warm water
l Wash removable parts with warm water and a mild detergent.
lRinse and dry
l Wash with warm water and a mild de- tergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
lRinse and dry
l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on piastfc parts.
surfaces provldes rust protection.
l Wash with warm water and
~baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to 1 quart [ .95 I] warm water
lRinse and dry
l Wash with mild detergent and warm water
lRinse and dry.
Dark plastics
(covers and panels)
DO NOT USECleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent | and | l | Wash with | a soft | |
warm | water; | soft, clean |
| sponge. |
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sponge | and | soft, clean | l | Rinse and | dry with a damp |
cloth. |
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| cloth or chamois. | |
DO NOT USEpaper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers, or flammable or toxic solvents ilke acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachioride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Defrost pan
Condenser Coil
Floor under refrigerator
Sponge or cloth; mild detergent and warm water
Vacuum cleaner; using the extended narrow attachment,
Usual floor cleaners.
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Remove base grille. (See page 7 .)
To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove tape; if any).
Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent.
Rinse and dry
Replace with notched corner to the rear, Push it all the way in.
Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan.
Replace base grille.
Remove base grille.
Clean dust and lint from condenser at least every other month.
Replace base grille.
Roll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows.
Wash floor.
Roll refrigerator back.
Check to see if the refrigerator is level. 11
