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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-
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.
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch refrigeration tubes near
defrost pan.
Doing so can result in burns.
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth
with mild detergent
and warm water
Sponge, cloth, or
paper towel with
mild detergent,
warm water, and a
good appliance
wax (or good auto
paste wax)
Sponge, soft cloth,
or paper towel with
baking soda or
mild detergent
and warm water
Sponge, soft cloth,
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
warm water
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
Door liners
and gaskets
HOW TO CLEAN
• Hand wash and dry thoroughly.
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
• 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.
• Wash with mixture of warm water and:
– mild detergent, or
– baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L]
of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Do not use cleaning waxes, concen-
trated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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