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CARING FOR YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. However, clean both sections about once a
month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills
immediately.
Energy Saving Tip:
Clean the condenser coils regularly, as described in the
cleaning chart in this section.
To clean your refrigerator:
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Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
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Remove all removable parts from inside, such as
shelves, crispers, etc.
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Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
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Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
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Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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Additional cleaning tips are listed below:
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
PART
COMMENTS
Outside
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Waxing external painted metal
surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts. Wax painted metal surfaces
at least twice a year using
appliance wax (or auto paste
wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft
cloth.
Inside walls
(allow freezer
to warm up so
cloth won’t
stick)
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To help remove odors, you can
wash with a mixture of warm
water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1
qt [26 g to .95 L] of water).
Door liners
and gaskets
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Do not use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
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Do not use paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
flammable fluids. These can
scratch or damage material.
Condenser
coils
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Roll refrigerator out away from the
wall.
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Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month.
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Roll refrigerator back into place.
Make sure to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm)
between the cabinet back and the
wall.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is
level.
