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CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Interior
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It is important to keep the interior of the refrigerator and freezer clean to help prevent
food from becoming contaminated during storage.
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The amount and types of food stored determines how often cleaning should be carried
out in the refrigerator (ideally once every 1 – 2 weeks).
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Remove the shelves from cabinet and door. Wash shelves and storage bins in warm
water and detergent; rinse in clean water and dry before replacing.
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Wipe all interior surfaces, including all door shelves, using only liquid dishwashing
detergent dissolved in warm water or baking soda dissolved in warm water (add 1tsp of
baking soda to every 500ml of water) and a soft lint-free cloth. Rinse with clean water
and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
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Add a few drops of vanilla essence or vinegar to the water before cleaning to help
remove “stale refrigerator” smell.
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Do not use harsh chemicals, abrasives, ammonia, chlorine, bleach, concentrated
detergents, solvents or abrasive scouring pads on any part of your refrigerator. Some of
these chemicals may dissolve, damage and/or discolour the interior of your refrigerator.
Glass shelves (including cantilever) and Bottle Holders
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Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
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Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
Freezer bins
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Clean with liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint-free cloth.
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Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth
Ice storage bin
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Clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of the bin(s) regularly
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Use only liquid detergent dissolved in warm water and a soft lint free cloth when
cleaning. Rinse with clean water and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.
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Ensure that the ice scoop is placed in correct position in the bin, right hand side or at
the front of the bin (model dependent).
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It is important to regularly clean your ice bin and discard any old ice in the bottom of
the bin. Do not clean the ice maker components.
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Turn OFF the ice maker before you leave for a vacation/holiday. Refer to ‘Using your ice
maker’ section.
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On your return, turn on the ice maker and discard the first 24 hours of ice harvest. Refer
to ‘Using your ice maker’ section.
IMPORTANT!
Many commercially available cleaning products contain solvents that may attack
the plastic components of your refrigerator and cause them to crack. It is important
to use only warm water and a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent on any
components inside and outside your refrigerator. Avoid using anti-bacterial cleaning
products on either the interior or exterior of the cabinet as they may cause rusting of
metal components and cracking of plastic components.
