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Refrigerator
Cleaning
Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different
cleaning
agents are recommended
for the various pa_s of Maytag refrigerators.
The
following brand names may help you make an appropriate
selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners
such a_sBon Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers
Friend,
Cameo.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik,
Fommla
409.
3. Glass cleaner
such as Windex, Class 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 exeepl
when
indicated.
See pages 5-8 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
Mild liquid spray's
pull out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vacuum cleaner
and push in ufiril the base grille sfiaps into place.
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Condenser
Vaeumn cleaner
The area around the condenser should be cleaned evep/
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3-4 months for e{}}eient oReratio_ (dean more often if
there are pets in the home). See page 14 for more
inlbrmation.
Defrost pan
Soap and water
See page 14 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles
Soap arid water
Mild liquid sprays
Painted met_ surfaces:
Soap and water
Wax at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl
Cabinet, doors
Mild liquid sprays
p_u'ts.
Appliance wax "
Black decorator panels
Glass cleaners
The followin_ 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 beeause_panels can
scratcti easily.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket
Baldng soda and water
Use 1-2 tablespoons baling 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 electrical 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 abrasix e cleaners
Interior and door liner
Soap and water
,
See above for baking soda solution,
Baking soda and ,_ ater
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg
Soap and water
cradle, wine rack,
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/haskets
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
*Brand names o/'cleaning agents ale trademarks of the respective maanfactu_ers.
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