Cleaning Chart - Maytag Refrigerator Freezer User Manual

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The
following brand names may help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. Glass cleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance wax such as Jubilee.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
Brillo except when indicated. See pages 5-6 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
Milct liquid sprays pull out .To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vacuum cleaner and push in until the base grille snaps into place.
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Condenser Vacuum cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned every
3-4 months for efficient operation, clean more often if
attachment there are pets in the home. See page 13 for more
information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 12 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap and water
Mila liquid sprays
Painted metal surfaces: Soap and water Wax at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl
Cabinet, doors Mild liquid sprays parts.
Appliance wax
Black decorator panels Glass cleaners The following glass cleaners clean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-free cloth without streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. GIKss Cleaner, The
(cotton diaper or Works Glass Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes*. Do not
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths because panels can
serateta easily.
Refrigerator 8( Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baking soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and water sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleaning around controls, lights_ or_lectrical 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
Mild liquid sprays water.
Mild abrasive cleaners
Interior and door liner Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Baking soda and water DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, eleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crisl0ers, door bins, egg Soap and water
cradle, meat/cheese
drawer, etc.
Wire shelves Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
*Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manut_aeturers.
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