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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 will tell 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. But both should be
cleaned about once a month to help prevent
odors from building up. Spills should be
wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig-
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take oul all
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
1 Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost
pan and can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Sponge or cloth with mild
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Hand wash, rinse and dry thor-
detergent and warm
oughly.
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
towel with mild detergent,
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
auto paste wax)
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Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year. Apply wax with a
Inside walls
Sponge, soft cloth or
(freezer should be
paper towel with baking
allowed to warm up
soda or mild detergent
so cloth won’t stick)
and warm water
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 dry thoroughly.
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