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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death,
disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following:
•Read and follow manufacturer’s directions for all cleaning products.
•Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or
warping of accessories may result.
PART
DO NOT USE
DO USE
Cabinet Interior
Abrasive or harsh cleaners Use 4 tablespoons of
Ammonia
baking soda dissolved in
Chlorine Bleach
1 quart (1 liter) warm soapy
Concentrated detergents
water. Rinse surfaces with clean
Metal or plastic-textured
warm water and dry immediately
scouring pads to avoid water
spots.
Stainless Steel Parts
Abrasive or harsh cleaners Use warm soapy water
*NOTE: Damage to
Ammonia
and a soft, clean cloth
stainless steel finish due
Chlorine Bleach
or sponge. Rinse with
to improper use of
Concentrated detergents
clean warm water and dry
cleaning products is
Metal or plastic-textured
immediately to avoid
not covered under the
scouring pads
water spots
product warranty
Vinegar-based cleaners
Citrus-based cleaners
Door Gaskets
Metal or plastic-textured
Use warm, soapy water and a
scouring pads
soft, clean cloth or sponge
Apply a light film of petroleum
jelly to keep pliable
Condenser Coil
Anything other than a
Use a vacuum cleaner
Remove base grille to access
vacuum cleaner
hose nozzle
Accessories
A dishwasher
Follow removal and
shelves, bins, drawers, etc.
installation instructions from
appropriate section. Allow items
to adjust to room temperature.
Dilute mild detergent and use a
soft clean cloth or sponge for
cleaning. Use a plastic bristle
brush to get into crevices. Rinse
with clean warm water. Dry glass
and clear items immediately to
avoid spots
Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
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Food Storage Tips
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Brussels sprouts,
broccoli, cauliflower,
green peas, lima
beans, onions,
peppers
Cabbage, celery
Carrots, parsnips,
beets and turnips
Lettuce
POULTRY and FISH
Chicken and Turkey,
whole
Chicken and Turkey,
pieces
Fish
MEATS
Bacon
Beef or lamb,
ground
Beef or lamb, roast
and steak
Ham, (fully cooked)
whole
slices
Luncheon meat
Pork, roast
Pork, chops
Sausage, ground
Sausage, smoked
Veal
Frankfurters
1 to 2 days
3 to 5 days
1 to 2 weeks
7 to 10 days
7 to 10 days
1 to 2 days
1 to 2 days
1 to 2 days
7 days
1 to 2 days
3 to 5 days
7 days
5 days
3 days
3 to 5 days
3 to 5 days
3 to 5 days
1 to 2 days
7 days
3 to 5 days
7 days
8 to 10 months
8 to 10 months
Not recommended
8 to 10 months
Not recommended
12 months
9 months
2 to 6 months
1 month
3 to 4 months
6 to 9 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
4 to 6 months
4 months
1 to 2 months
1 to 2 months
4 to 6 months
1 month
Do not wash before refrigerating.
Store in crisper.
Wrap odorous foods.
Leave peas in pods.
Wrap odorous foods and
refrigerate in crisper.
Remove tops. Wrap odorous
foods and refrigerate in the
crisper.
Keep in original packaging for
refrigeration. Place in the meat
and cheese drawer. When
freezing longer than two weeks,
Wrap with freezer wrap.
Fresh meats can be kept in
original packaging for
refrigeration.
Place in the meat and cheese
drawer. When freezing longer
than two weeks, Wrap with
freezer wrap.
Unopened, vacuum-packed
luncheon meat may be kept up
to two weeks in the meat and
cheese drawer.
Processed meats should be
tightly wrapped and stored in
the meat and cheese drawer.
Foods
Refrigerator Freezer
Storage Tips
Sources: United States of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative
Extension Service, Iowa State University
