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Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Temperature
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
once a month to help prevent odors from buildina
parts, and clean it according to the following
up. Of course, spills should be
wiped up right away-
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper, meal
pan etc.)
Outside
Inside walls [Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won’t
stick.)
Door liners and gaskets
Dark plastics
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax].
How to clean
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Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent.
Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Rinse and dry
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Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth.
Do not use wax
on piastfc parts.
Waxing palnted metal surfaces provldes rust protection.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent.
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Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
~ baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1 quart [ .95 I] warm water
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Rinse and dry
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild
water
detergent, warm water
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent and
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Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water; soft, clean sponge.
sponge and soft, clean
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Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth.
cloth or chamois.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents ilke acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachioride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment,
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Remove base grille. (See page 7 .)
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To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
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Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Replace with notched corner to the rear,
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Push it all the way in.
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Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
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Replace base grille.
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Remove base grille.
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Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month.
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Replace base grille.
Condenser Coil
Floor under refrigerator
Usual floor cleaners.
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Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
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Wash floor.
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Roll refrigerator back.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is level. 11