CARING FOR YOUR
REFRIGERATOR
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
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. A coil cleaning brush is
available for purchase. Call 1-800-366-PART and ask for
Part Number 4210463.
To clean your refrigerator:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove all removable parts from inside, such as
shelves, crispers, etc.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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Additional cleaning tips are listed below:
PART
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer
to warm up so
cloth won't
stick)
Door liners
and gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Condenser
coils
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be
sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape,
and wattage.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel and unscrew the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
COMMENTS
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.
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).
Do not use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches,
or cleaners containing petroleum
on plastic parts.
Do not use paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
flammable fluids. These can
scratch or damage material.
Remove base grille. (See the
"Base grille" section.)
Use a vacuum with an extended
attachment to clean condenser
coils.
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month.
Replace base grille.
Changing the Light Bulbs
wattage.
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