Care And Cleaning; Refrigerator Exterior And Interior; Cleaning Under The Refrigerator; Cleaning The Condenser - Maytag RTD2300 User Manual

CARE AND CLEANING
Refrigerator Exterior and
Interior
lletbr to the chart on the next page when
cleaning the refrigerator.
CAUTION: Disconnect tile power cord beff)re
cleaning. Also, do not touch refrigerated
surfaces with wet or damp hands. Damp objects
stick to cold metal surfaces. Before cleaning the
freezer, al!ow it to warm up. Mlow glass shelves
to warm up before immersing in warm water.
NOTE: The drain plug is located under the
crisper drawers on the bottom of the
refrigerator compartment. Pull str_dght up to
remove. If it becomes clogged, remove and
flush the drain line ,Mth baking soda and hot
water. This water x_411 drain into the defrost pan.
(See below for cleaning the defrost pan.)
Cleaning Under the
Refrigerator
5_mr refrigerator can be rolled out ffor cleaning
the floor underneath. Simply un!ock the front
roller locks (see page 2). Pull the refrigerator
straight out from the wall.
Cleaning the Condenser
The area around the condenser should be
cleaned every 3-4 months for
ef_'icient
operation
(clean more ()i}en if"there are pets in the home).
"Ib do so, first unplug the refrigerator. Then
thoroughly vaenuln the dirt and lint from the
front and open end of the coudenser. The
condenser can be reached through the right
front base opening. See page :2 for removing the
base grille.
Cleaning the Defrost Pan
The defrost water drains into a shallow pan
heneath the cabinet and evaporates. This pan
should be cleaned periodically with warm sndsv
water.
To remove the defrost pan:
1. Remove the base grille (see page 2).
2. Lif} the pan up and pull out.
To replace the de]¥ost pan:
1, Position the side flanges to fit over the slide
rails mid press dox_ql on the eenter of the
pan
to snap in place.
2, Replace the base grille.
Replacing the Interior Lights
CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord before ]
replacing light bulb(s). Wear gloves as
I
protection against possible broken glass.
Refrigerator
The refrigerator lights arc located directly'
behind the temperature controls.
To replace the re|Mgerator bulb(s):
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Unscrew the bulb and replace with a 40 watt
appliance bulb,
Freezer
The freezer light is located in the upper pol_ion
of the freezer compartment.
1b replaee the freezer bulb:
1. Unplug the refiqgerator.
2. Using two hands, spread eaeh side of the light
cover outward arm pull to the front to remove.
,3. IYnscrew tile bulb xd_en cool and replace it
with a standard 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Push the right side of the light cover towaM
the back of the freezer, engaging the tab in
the slot. Then push the lef} side toward the
back, engaging the ]eft tab in the slot.
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