Caring For Your Refrigerator; Cleaning Your Refrigerator - KitchenAid 2005193 Use And Care Manual

Caring for Your Refrigerator

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.

Cleaning your refrigerator

The refrigerator and freezer compartments
defrost automatically. However, clean both
once a month to prevent odors from building
up. Wipe up spills immediately.
Before cleaning, disconnect the refrigerator from its power
supply by pressing the Power On/Off Switch to the
PROBLEM WHAT TO USE
Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild
(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water
Outside Sponge, cloth, or paper towel
with mild detergent, warm
water, and a good appliance
wax (or good auto paste wax)
Inside walls Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
(allow freezer to towel with baking soda or mild
warm up so cloth detergent and warm water
won't stick)
Door liners and Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
gaskets towel with mild detergent and
warm water
Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge or soft,
(covers and panels) clean cloth with mild detergent
and warm water
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of
dependable service. However, there are a few things you
can do to help extend its product life. This section tells
you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when
going on vacation, moving, or during a power outage.
"OFF" position (see page 5 for instructions). Then, take
out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator
according to the directions given below. Be sure to press
the Power On/Off Switch to the "ON" position when
you are finished cleaning. (See page 5 for instructions.)
HOW TO CLEAN
Hand wash and dry thoroughly.
Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces provides
rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
Wash with mixture of warm water and:
• mild detergent, or
• baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L] of water).
Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Wipe and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Do Not wipe sponge or cloth across the row of holes
underneath the Deli Locker. Food particles could fall into holes
and cause damage.
Wipe and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring
cleansers, or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage
material. See "Important Safety Instructions" on page 3.
Press Power On/Off Switch to the "OFF" position. (See page 5.)
Remove base grille. (See page 13.)
Reach into small opening at right edge and remove
the defrost pan. (See page 13.)
Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it
completely into the opening.
Replace base grille.
Press Power On/Off Switch to the "ON" position. (See page 5.)
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