Fisher & Paykel Refrigerator & Freezer, Installation And User Instructions Manual

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Cleaning care – interior/exterior
Interior
It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent food from
becoming contaminated during storage.
The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried out
(ideally once every 1 to 2 weeks) in the refrigerator.
Remove the shelves from cabinet and door. Wash shelves and storage bins in warm water and
detergent; rinse in clean water and dry before replacing.
Wipe over the interior surfaces with warm water and detergent or baking soda dissolved in warm
water (add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to each 500 mls of water). Rinse with clean water.
To help remove “old stale refrigerator” smells add a few drops of vanilla essence or vinegar to the
water before cleaning.
Do not use harsh, abrasive cloths or cleaners or highly perfumed, strong smelling cleaners or
solvents on any part of the refrigerator or freezer.
Glass shelves
Clean with warm water and detergent or a glass cleaner. If cleaning the shelves without
removing from the cabinet, use only warm water and detergent as a glass cleaner can damage
the plastic components of your refrigerator.
Exterior
Stainless exterior door
It is important when cleaning the exterior coated stainless steel door surface of your refrigerator,
to only use liquid dishwashing detergent dissolved in warm water.
Dry the door with a clean, lint free cloth.
The use of any abrasive or stainless steel cleaners and solvents will damage the door surface.
Other exterior surfaces
Clean other exterior surfaces with warm water and detergent only.
If necessary, clean the magnetic door gasket with an old toothbrush, warm water and detergent.
Rear condenser
The condenser at the back of the cabinet should be kept clear of any objects such as paper and
dust. The condenser should be regularly cleaned to prevent dust accumulating.