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Refrigerator Maintenance Guide
Monthly
- Clean the door gaskets with warm soapy water
- Check temperature: fridge should be 37°F, freezer 0°F
Every 6 Months
- Replace the water filter
- Clean condenser coils (underneath or behind the fridge)
- Clean the drain pan
The Dollar Bill Test
Close a dollar bill in the door. If it pulls out easily, the gasket is worn and the fridge is working harder than it needs to.
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