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Cleaning your refrigerator
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Cleaning stainless steel
What temperature should my fridge be?

Cleaning your refrigerator

Rule #1 Disconnect the power chord before cleaning!

Your refrigerator can be rolled out for cleaning. Turn the levers, at each front corner of the cabinet, counter clockwise until they turn freely. Then pull the cabinet straight out. If your model has an automatic icemaker, we recommend that you turn the water supply off before moving the cabinet.

Inside
Clean both compartments and inner door panels with mild soap and water. DO NOT use an abrasive powder, solvent, polish cleaner or undiluted detergent. Use baking soda and warm water only on interior compartments and interior door liners. Rinse with clear water. Do not wash interior parts in your dishwasher. Be sure to ring out excess water from the sponge or cloth when cleaning in the area of controls, lights or electric parts. After cleaning behind your model, push it back and turn the levers clockwise to lock cabinet in place.
*Glass shelves can be removed and completely immersed in warm water. Allow glass to warm to Room temperature before immersing.

Outside
Keep the finish clean. Wipe with a clean, soft cloth lightly dampened with kitchen appliance wax or mild liquid dishwasher detergent. Dry and polish with a clean soft cloth. Do not wipe the refrigerator with a soiled cloth or wet towel. These may leave a residue that can erode the paint. Do not us scouring pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or cleansers containing bleach because these products can scratch and weaken the paint finish.
Protect the paint finish. The finish on the outside of the refrigerator is a high-quality, baked-on paint finish. With proper care, it will stay new looking and rust-free for years.
Your door seals are vinyl. They may be cleaned with a baking soda solution, soap and water or with a mild scouring powder.

Condenser
Most condensers have been designed to operate efficiently without cleaning. If the operating environment is particularly greasy or dusty or if the refrigerator is moved during routine house cleaning, the area around the base grille and condenser coil should be cleaned. In these circumstances, UNPLUG the refrigerator and move it away from the wall. Remove the machine compartment cover. Vacuum the condenser coil and surrounding area. Replace the compartment machine cover. Plug in the refrigerator after cleaning.