Parts of a refrigerator

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• Household appliances have average lifetime expectancies. Maintaining your appliances properly can extend their lifetime indefinitely.
• If you have to do any kind of repair or maintenance on this unit, make sure to unplug it from the power supply.
• Use a properly grounded outlet.
• If you have a manual defrost refrigerator, it’s best to defrost the unit when the ice gets about ½ inch thick in the freezer compartment.
• Clean the door seals with warm, soapy water. Check for stiffness or cracking in the seals. Replace as needed.
• Wipe the exterior with a good disinfectant periodically, paying particular attention to the door handles.
• Wash the drain pan periodically, especially if mold grows there. The water should evaporate, but in damp weather, water can linger, promoting mold and bacterial growth.
• Wipe down the interior as needed to keep odors and bacteria down. Microbryte Appliance Cleaner and All Purpose Appliance Cleaner and Polish, are both very good all-purpose cleaners. Keep some Fridge Aid Refrigerator Deodorizer or Kleen-Air in your refrigerator to curb odors in the refrigerator.
• There are coils behind and under refrigerators. These can accumulate dust, lint, and pet hair. The accumulation of deposits on these coils will make your refrigerator work harder. You need to periodically unplug the unit and use a coil condenser brush and/or a vacuum to clean these areas well.