Cleaning The Refrigerator-Freezer - KitchenAid Superba Series Use And Care Manual

Cleaning the Refrigerator-Freezer
The refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, both should be
cleaned once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills snould be
wiped up immediately.
To clean, turn the Refrigerator Control to off, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the directions given below.
Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts e Sponge or cloth e Wash with warm water and
(shelves, crispers, etc.) ¢ Mild detergent and mild detergent.
warm water e Rinse and dry well.
Exterior surfaces e Sponge, soft e Wash with warm water and
cloth or paper mild detergent.
towel * Do not use abrasive or harsh
¢ Mild detergent cleansers.
¢ Appliance wax Rinse and dry well.
or good auto Wax painted metal surfaces at
paste wax least twice a year with
appliance wax or a good auto
paste wax. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Waxing
painted metal surfaces
provides rust protection.
¢ Do not use wax on plastic
parts.
Interior walls ¢ Sponge, soft cloth or ¢ Wash with warm water and
paper towel mild detergent.
¢ Mild detergent ® Rinse and dry well.
eWarm water
Door liners and gaskets ® Sponge, soft cloth or e Wash with warm water and
paper towel mild detergent.
* Mild detergent
e Warm water
Rinse and dry well.
Do not use cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum or
alcohol on plastic parts.
Base grille e Vacuum cleaner ¢ Vacuum grille with brush
with brush attachment.
Defrost pan ¢ Sponge or cloth e See page 10 for removal and
e Mild detergent replacement instructions.
° Warm water e Wash defrost pan with warm
water and mild detergent.
¢ Rinse and dry well.
Condenser coils e Vacuum cleaner with e Should be cleaned
extended narrow periodically.
attachment e Remove base grille. (See page
10.)
e Vacuum using extended
narrow attachment.
© Replace base grille.