Caring For Your Refrigerator; Cleaning Your Refrigerator - Roper RT14BKXJW00 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

CARING FOR YOUR
REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Your Refrigerator

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. However, clean both sections about once a
month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills
immediately.
Energy Saving Tip:
Clean the condenser coils regularly, as described in the
cleaning chart in this section.
To clean your refrigerator:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove all removable parts from inside, such as
shelves, crispers, etc.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Additional cleaning tips are listed below:
PART COMMENTS
Outside Waxing external painted metal
surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts. Wax painted metal surfaces
at least twice a year using
appliance wax (or auto paste
wax). Apply wax with a clean, soft
cloth.
Inside walls To help remove odors, you can
wash with a mixture of warm
(allow freezer
water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1
to warm up so
qt [26 g to .95 L] of water).
cloth won't
stick)
Door liners Do not use cleaning waxes,
and gaskets concentrated detergents,
bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts Do not use paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
(covers and
flammable fluids. These can
panels)
scratch or damage material.
Condenser Roll refrigerator out away from the
coils wall.
Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month.
Roll refrigerator back into place.
Make sure to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm)
between the cabinet back and the
wall.
Check to see if the refrigerator is
level.
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