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For Your Refrigerator
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 tells you how to clean your
refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
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Both the refrigerator and
freezer sections defrost
automatically. However,
clean both about once a
t .
month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up
spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take
out all removable parts and clean the
refrigerator according to the following
directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Re-
move and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART WHAT TO USE
Removable parts
Sponge or cloth with mild
(shelves, crisper,
detergent and warm
etc.) water
HOW TO
CLEAN
l Hand wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
l 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.
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
l Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26
g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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