Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Cleaning Agents*
Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various pa_s of Maytag refrigerators. The
following brand names may help you make an appropriate selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such a_sBon Ami, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Fommla 409.
3. Glass cleaner such as Windex, Class 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 exeepl when indicated. See pages 5-8 on how to remove and replace specific parts.
Refrigerator Exterior
Part Cleaning Agents Tips and Precautions
Base grille Soap and water Remove the base grille by grasping the ends, lift and
Mild liquid spray's pull out.To replace, center the clips in the cut-out areas
Vacuum cleaner and push in ufiril the base grille sfiaps into place.
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Condenser Vaeumn cleaner The area around the condenser should be cleaned evep/
attachment 3-4 months for e{}}eientoReratio_ (dean more often if
there are pets in the home). See page 14 for more
inlbrmation.
Defrost pan Soap and water See page 14 on how to remove and replace.
Door handles Soap arid water
Mild liquid sprays
Painted met_ surfaces: Soap and water Wax at least once a year. Do not wax plastic or vinyl
Cabinet, doors Mild liquid sprays p_u'ts.
Appliance wax "
Black decorator panels Glass cleaners The followin_ glass cleaners clean these panels best
Soft, clean, lint-free cloth without streaking: Glass Plus, S.O.S. Glass Cleaner, The
(cotton diaper or Works Glass Cleaner and Glassmates Wipes °. Do not
cheesecloth) use paper towels or soiled cloths beeause_panels can
scratcti easily.
Refrigerator & Freezer Interior
Door gasket Baldng soda and water Use 1-2 tablespoons baling soda per quart of water. Be
Soap and water sure to wring out excess water from sponge or cloth
when cleaning around controls, lights, or electrical parts.
Glass 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 abrasix e cleaners
Interior and door liner Soap and water , See above for baking soda solution,
Baking soda and ,_ater DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish
cleaners to clean the refrigerator interior.
Crispers, door bins, egg Soap and water
cradle, wine rack,
meat/cheese drawers, etc.
Wire shelves/haskets Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays.
*Brand names o/'cleaning agents ale trademarks of the respective maanfactu_ers.
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