ClEaNiNg Of ReFrIgErAtOr

Equipment and furnishings that are kept clean usually last longer, thereby
saving YOU money.
All refrigerators are different. Read and use the book that came with your
refrigerator.


Parts of the refrigerator/freezer.
Before cleaning, turn refrigerator control to
OFF. Always unplug the electric cord from
the wall outlet before cleaning.


Refrigerator
Freezer
Outside
Inside walls
Shelves
Door liner and gasket
Vegetable crisper
Meat drawer
Defrost pan
Condenser coils
(below or behind)
Managing Resources


Items needed to clean your refrigerator

Pan or bucket for Flat pan if freezer section
washing and rinsing needs defrosting
Clean cloth for drying Sponge or cloth for washing
Baking soda Dish detergent
Remove ice-cube trays and frozen food.
Take everything out of the refrigerator.
Put frozen food in a cardboard box.
Cover with paper or cloth,
or wrap food in layers of paper.
This keeps food from thawing out.
Throw away spoiled food.
Remove shelves and drawers.
Wash in warm soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
Wash the inside.
Add two tablespoons of baking soda to one
quart of warm water. Wash the inside of the
refrigerator with this. Soda water removes bad
smells.
Rub hard-to-clean spots with dry baking soda.
Rinse everything with warm water and dry with a clean cloth.
Put shelves, drawers, and other parts back into the refrigerator.
Wash the inside of your freezer.
Rinse out the ice-cube trays with warm water. Do not use
hot water or detergent. These cause ice cubes to stick.
Wash, rinse, and dry door liner and
gaskets.
Defrost freezer (for manually defrost
freezer).
Put a pan under the freezer section to catch
water. Some refrigerators have a pan.
Put a pan of hot water into the freezer section. This
speeds up melting ice. Do not use ice cube trays.
Let ice melt. Do not scrape or punch with a knife or
sharp tool. This may damage freezing unit.
Empty the pan when it gets full.
Put food back into refrigerator and freezer.
Fill ice-cube trays and put in freezer.
Clean jars and food packages. Wipe with dry
cloth. Put in refrigerator.
Wash the outside.
Wash the outside with warm soapy water.
Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean cloth.
After you finish cleaning your refrigerator, plug the
electric cord back into the outlet. Turn the control to ON.
Clean defrost pan at least twice a year.
Remove base grill.
Remove defrost pan and wash out with warm
soapy water. Rinse and dry. Replace.
Replace base grill.
Clean condenser coils every other month.
Condenser coils are located below or behind the
refrigerator. Vacuum or brush lint and dust from
the coils. This will help your refrigerator use less
electricity.