Maytag RTM1500DAE Use And Care Manual page 12

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Man}' different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Maytag re{?cigerators. Tile
following brand names inav 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, Class Plus.
4. Appliance wax snell 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 page 5 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 bv grasping the ends, lift and
bli]_ liquid sprays pull out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vaenum eleanel: and pus]l in mltll the base jllle snaps into place.
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Condenser Vacuum cleaner The area around the condenser shonld be cleaned ever},
3-4 months for efficient operation, clean more often if"
attachment there are pets in the home. See page 11 fbr more
information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 11 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap and water ,
Milcl liquid spra) s
Pain ted metal surfaces: Soa _ and water "Wax at least onee a year. Do not wax plastie or vin).l
Cabillet, doors Mil] liquid spravs F arts.
Api liance wax "
Black decorator panels Glass cleaners The folloadng glass cleaners clean these panels best
Sot}, clelm, lint-free cloth witllout streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The
(cotton diaper or Works (;lass Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes °. Do not
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths because panels can
scratch easily.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baking soda a_}dwater 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 eleetric_ parts.
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, cleaning wwles, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg Soap and water
cradle, etc.
Wire shelves Soap and water
MiK[ liquid sprays.
"13ran(] names ofcleaning agcnis arc traclcmarks o["lbe respective manu/acturers.
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