Maytag RTM1500DAE Use And Care Manual page 10

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as
Many different cleaning agents are recommended fbr Comet or Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or
the various parts of Maytag refrigerators. The following Brillo except when indicated. See pages 3-4 oll how to
brand names may help you make an appropriate remove and replace specific pares.
selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Sol} Scrub,
Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. Glass cleaner sneh as Windex, Glass Plus.
4. Appliance wax such as Jubilee.
Soap and water tlemove the base grille by graspii_g the ends, lift and pull
Mil_l liquid sprays out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas and push
Vacuum cleaner in until the base grille snaps into place.
attachment
Vacuum cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned once a year
attachment for efficient operation, clean more often if there are pets in
the home. Reinove the base grille and vaeuum around the
condenser.
Soap and water See page 9 on how to remove and replace.
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Soap and water Wax at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl parts.
Milcl liquid sprays
Appliance _ ax
Glass cleaners The following glass cleaners clean these panels best without
Soft, clean, lint-free streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The Works Glass
cloth (cotton diaper Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes". Do not use paper towels or
or cheesecloth) soiled cloths because panels-can scratch easily:
Baking soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be sure to
Soap and water wring out excess water from sponge or cloth when cleaning
around controls, lights, or electrical parts.
Soap and water Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature before
Glass cleaner immersing in warm water. Never use hot water.
Mild liquid spray's
Mild abrasive cleaners
Soap and water See above for baking soda solution.
Ba!dng soda and water DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleaners to clean
the refrigerator interior.
Soap and water
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
*Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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