Cleaning Chart - Maytag RTC1500AAL-CH01A Repair Manual

Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of Ma.vqtag refrigerators. The
followi1_g brand names may help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Boo Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
'2. Mild liquid sprays sucb as Faneastik, Fo_mla 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 5-7 on how eo remove and replace spedfie parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Base grille Soap and water Remove the base grille bv grasping the ends, lift and
Mil_ liquid sprays pull out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vacuum cleaner and push in until tl_e base grille snaps into place.
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Condenser Vacuuln cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned at
least once a year for efficient operation, clean more
attachment often if ther6 are pets in the home. See page 13 for
more information.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 13 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soa_ and water
Miln liquid sprays
Painted metal surfaces: Soap and water Wax at least once a )'ear, Do not wax plastic or _dny]
Cabinet, doors Mild liquid sprays parts.
Applianc_ _ ax "
Black decorator panels Glass cleaners The following gl tss cleaners clean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-flee cloth without streakin _: Glass Plus, S.O.S. G!_ss Cleaner, The
(cotton diaper or Works Glass Cle mer and Glassrnates \\ ipes °. Do l/or
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths because-panels can
scratch easily.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baking soda and water Use 1-'2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and _ ater sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleaning around controls, lights, or_leetrieal parts.
(;lass 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 abme fbr bakingsoda solution.
Ba_ng soda and water DO NOT use abrasi_ e cleaners, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Cris_)ers, door bins, egg Soap and water
craole, vdne rack,
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire sheh,es/haskets Soap and water
Mil3 liquid sprays.
*Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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