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Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The
following brand names may help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Fommla 409.
3. Glass cleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance wax such as Jubilee.
5. Cleanbright #27 Liquid Ebony
DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
Brillo except when indicated. See pages 5-7 on how to remove and replace specific parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Base grille Soap and water To remove grasp the bottom edge near each end and
Mild liquid sprays pull out. To replace, angle the top (wide portion) up and
Vacuum cleaner in. Push in on the bottom until it snaps into place.
attachment
Condenser Vacuum cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned at
attachment least once a year tbr efficient operation. See page 14 for
more information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 14 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Painted metal surfaces: Soap and water Wax at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or _4nyl
Cabinet, doors Mild liquid sprays parts.
Appliance wax "
Black decorator panels Glass cleaners The followinN g*lass.-cleaners clean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-free cloth without streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The
(cotton diaper or Works Glass Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes °. Do not
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths because panels can
Cleanbright #27 Liquid scratcl_ easily. To remove minor scratches, use Liquid
Ebonv Ebonv according to instructions given on Mavtag Fact
" Shee( (Form No. 266YG), available at no charge.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baking soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per qnart of water. Be
Soap and water sure to wring out excess water from ,psonge or cloth
when cleaning around controls, lights, or electrical parts.
Glass shelves Soap and water Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature
Glass cleaner before immersing in warm water. Never use hot
Mild liquid sprays water.
Mild abrasive cleaners
Interior and door liner Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Baking soda and water DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg Soap and water
crame, wine rack
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/baskets Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
_Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks ofthe respective mannfacturers.
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