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Refrigerator Maintenance Guide

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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