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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
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
following directions.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(Freezer should be
allowed to warm up
so cloth won’t stick)
WHAT TO USE
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Sponge or cloth
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Mild detergent
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Warm water
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Sponge, cloth or
paper towel
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Mild detergent
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Warm water
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Appliance wax (or
good auto paste wax)
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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
HOW TO CLEAN
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Wash.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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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.
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Wash with 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 drv thorouahlv
Door liners and
gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
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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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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
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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.
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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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Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
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To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape: if any).
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Wash defrost pan.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Personal Injury Hazard
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Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
Refrigeration system tubes are located near
the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove
and install defrost pan carefully. Failure to do
so could cause personal injury.
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Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
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Replace base grille.
Condenser coils
Floor under
refrigerator
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Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
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Floor cleaners
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Remove base grille.
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Vacuum coils at least every other month.
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Replace base grille.
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Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
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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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