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 vacation, moving, or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. How-
q ever, clean both about once a month to help prevent 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.
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Burn Hazard
Do not touch refrigeration tubes near defrost pan.
Doing so can result in burns.
PART
Removable parts (shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
inside wails (allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild detergent and warm water
Sponge, cloth, or paper towel with mild detergent, warm water, and an appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
. 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.
l Wash with mixture of warm water and
-mild detergent, or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Wipe and dry thoroughly.
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