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Care and cleaning of the refrigerator.
Cleaning the Outside
Keep the outside clean.
Wipe with a clean
cloth lightly dampened with mild liquid dish
detergent . Dry with a clean, soft cloth .
Do not wipe the stainless steel door with
a soiled dishcloth or wet towel. These may
leave a residue that can erode the finish. Do
not use scouring pads, powdered cleaners,
bleach or cleaners containing bleach
because these products can scratch and
weaken the finish. Use only a liquid cleanser
free of grit and rub in the direction of the
brush lines.
The stainless steel door and door handle
can be cleaned with a commercially
available stainless steel cleaner . Cleaners
with oxalic acid (e .g . Bar Keepers Friend
Soft Cleanser) will remove rust, lime, and
other tarnish . Do not use appliance wax or
polish on the stainless steel .
Protect the paint finish.
The finish on the
outside of the refrigerator is a high quality,
baked-on paint finish . With proper care, it
will stay new-looking and rust free for years .
Apply a coat of kitchen/appliance wax when
the refrigerator is new, and then at least
twice a year .
Cleaning the Inside
To help prevent odors,
leave an open box
of baking soda in the fresh food and freezer
compartments .
Unplug the refrigerator before cleaning.
If this is not practical, wring excess moisture
out of sponge or cloth when cleaning around
switches, lights or controls .
Use warm water and baking soda solution—
about a tablespoon (15 ml) of baking soda to
a quart (1 liter) of water . This both cleans and
neutralizes odors . Rinse and wipe dry .
Other parts of the refrigerator—including door
gaskets, fruit and vegetable drawers, and all
plastic parts—can be cleaned the same way.
After cleaning the door gaskets, apply a thin
layer of petroleum jelly to the door gaskets
at the hinge side . This helps keep the gaskets
from sticking and bending out of shape . Do
not use cleansing powders or other abrasive
cleaners .
Do not wash any plastic refrigerator parts
in the dishwasher.
Avoid cleaning cold glass shelves (on some
models) with hot water because the extreme
temperature difference may cause them to
break. Handle glass shelves carefully. Bumping
tempered glass can cause it to shatter.
