Cleaning the refrigerator...
To clean your refrigerator, move the Run Switch
to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts, and
clean it according to the following directions.
When cleaning is complete, replace all
refrigerator parts, plug it in, and move the Run
Switch to RUN.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
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
detergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Rinse and dry.
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Wax painted metal surfaces at
IeaSt
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on plas-
tic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls (freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
compartment should be
pa per towel, baking
allowed to warm up so soda, warm water, mild
cloth won’t stick.) detergent.
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Wash with warm water and
- mild detergent or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1 quart [.95 L.] warm water).
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Rinse and dry.
Door liners and gaskets
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.
Dark plastics
(covers and panels)
Mild detergent and
warm water; soft clean
sponge and soft, clean
cloth.
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Wash with a soft cloth or sponge.
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Condenser coils
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
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Clean dust and lint from condenser
coils behind the refrigerator at least
every other month. Be careful, the fins
on the coils are sharp.
Floor under refrigerator
Usual floor cleaners.
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Slide refrigerator out away from the
wall.
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Clean the floor.
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Slide refrigerator back into place.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is level.