Cleaning Agents; Refrigerator Exterior - Maytag RSW22E0CAE/DM35A User Manual

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The
following brand names mav help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive eleaners such as Bou Ami, Soft Semb, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid spray's such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. Glass eleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance wax sueh as Jubilee.
DO NOT USE abrasive eleansiug powders such as Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
Brillo except when indicated, See pages 5-8 on how to remove and replace specific parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Base grille Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends, lift and
Mild liquid sprays pull out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vacuum cleaner and push in ufatil the base grille s13apsinto place.
attttchment
Condenser Vaeumn cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned eve D'
attachment 3-4 months for efficient operation (clean more often if
there are pets in the hornr). See page 14 for more
information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 14 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Painted metal surfaces: Soal_ and water W_x at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl
Cabinet, doors Mild liquid sprays parts.
Appliance wax
Black decorator panels (;lass cleaners The followinKglass cleaners clean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-free eloth without strea}ing: Glass Phls, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The
Works Glass Gleaner aod Glassuiates WipesL Do not
(cotton diaper or
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths because panels c_m
scratch easily.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baking soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and water sure to wrin_ out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleauing around controls, light_, or'electrical parts.
Glass shelves Soap and water Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature
Glass cleaner before immersing in warm water. Never use hot
Milil liquid sprays water.
Mild abrasi_ e cleaners
Interior and door liner Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Baking soda and water DO NOT use abrasive e]eaners, eoneentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning wKxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg Seap and water
erauie, wine rack,
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/baskets Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
_Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respec'tive manuf:acturers.
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