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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.
5. Cleanbright
#27 Liquid
Ebony"
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 5-7 on how to remove
and replace
specific parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
Part
Cleaning
Agents
Tips and Precautions
Base grille
Soap and water
To remove grasp the bottom edge near each end and
Mild liquid sprays
pull out. To replace, angle the top (wide portion) up and
Vacuum cleaner
in. Push in on the bottom until it snaps into place.
attachment
Condenser
Vacuum cleaner
The area around the condenser should be cleaned at
attachment
least once a year for efficient operal_on. See page 13 for
more information.
Defrost pan
Soap and water
See page 13 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles
Soap and water
Mild 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. Glass Cleaner, The
(cotton diaper or
Works Glass Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes*. Do not
cheesecloth)
use paper towels or soiled cloths because panels can
Cleanbright #27 Liquid
scratch easily. To renmve minor scratches, use Liquid
Ebony
Ebony according to instructions given on Maytag Faet
Sheet(Form
No. 266YG), available at no charge.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket
Baking soda and water
Use 1-2 tablespoous baking soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and water
sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth
when eleani/ag 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, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
clean6rs to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg
Soap and water
era(lie, wine rack,
meat/eheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/baskets
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
°Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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