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Cleaning & Maintenance
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 life. This
section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage.
Interior Surfaces
Wash the interior surfaces of your refrigerator with four tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in one quart of warm water. Use a soft, clean cloth.
Rinse these surfaces with warm water, and dry with a soft clean cloth.
DO NOT use the following to clean interior surfaces:
• Abrasive or harsh cleaners, such as ammonia or chlorine bleach
• Concentrated detergents or solvents
• Metal scouring pads
These products can scratch, crack and discolor your refrigerator’s surfaces. Also, NEVER wash the ice bucket or shelves in the dishwasher. They
must be cleaned by hand.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and follow all
cleaning product manufacturer’s directions.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, turn power disconnect switch
to OFF before cleaning. After cleaning, return power
disconnect switch to ON position.
Cleaning Chart
Part What to Use How to Clean
Removable parts
(shelves, drawers)
Sponge or cloth with mild detergent
and warm water
Hand wash,
rinse, and dry
thoroughly.
Front door panels
• stainless steel
• painted
Stainless steel cleaner
Sponge or cloth with mild detergent
and warm water
DO NOT use cleaners containing
chlorine bleach.
Wipe with soft
cloth.
Hand wash,
rinse, and dry
thoroughly.
Interior walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
will not stick)
Sponge, soft cloth or paper
towel with baking soda or mild
detergent and warm water
Hand wash,
rinse, and dry
thoroughly.
Door liners and
gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel
with mild detergent and warm
water.
DO NOT use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, or
cleaners containing chlorine
bleach on gaskets.
Wash, wipe, and
dry thoroughly.
Plastic parts
(covers, panels)
Soft, clean sponge or soft clean
cloth with mild detergent and warm
water.
DO NOT use paper towels,
window sprays, or scouring pads.
These can scratch and damage the
nish.
Wash, wipe, and
dry thoroughly.
Condenser* Vacuum cleaner with extended
narrow attachment. Do Not Bend
condenser ns with vaccuum
attachment
Remove visible
lint and dust
build-up on coil.
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