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Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
once a month to help prevent odors from building
parts and clean it according to the following
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
directions.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
drawer, etc.)
WHAT TO USE
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Sponge or cloth
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Mild detergent
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Warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
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Wash.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Outside
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Sponge, cloth or paper
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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or
towel
harsh cleaners.
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Mild detergent
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Warm water
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Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year.
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Appliance wax (or
Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
good auto paste wax)
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust
protection. Do not wax plastic parts.
Inside walls
(freezer should be
allowed to warm up so
cloth won’t stick)
Door liners and
gaskets
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Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel
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Baking soda or mild
detergent
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Warm water
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Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel
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Mild detergent
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Warm water
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Wash with a mixture of warm water and
- mild detergent, or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons (26 g] to
1 quart [.95 L] of water)
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Wash.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
(behind refrigerator on
top of the motor)
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Soft, clean sponge or
soft, clean cloth
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Mild detergent
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Warm water
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Sponge or cloth
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Mild detergent
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Warm water
Condenser coils
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Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
Floor under
refrigerator
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Floor cleaners
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Wash.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
scouring cleansers or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage material. See
“Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
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Wash defrost pan. Do not remove defrost pan
to clean.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Roll refrigerator back into place.
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Check to see if refrigerator is level.
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Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
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Vacuum coils at least once every other month.
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Roll refrigerator back into place. Leave 1 inch
(2.5 cm) between wall and condenser coils on back
of refrigerator.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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Roll refrigerator out away from the wall.
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Clean floor.
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Roll refrigerator back into place.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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