How to Clean Your Electrolux Fridge Properly

Regular cleaning of your appliance is essential to keep it working properly over time. Clearing away stains and built-up dirt prevents unpleasant smells and ensures food is stored in a fully efficient and safe way for your whole family.

How should you clean the inside correctly?

Before cleaning the inside of the appliance, first unplug it from the mains. Then use a soft cloth dampened with water and bicarbonate of soda to remove residue without harming the internal components of your fridge.

If food is accidentally spilt onto the internal shelves, remove it straight away. Spilled food can stain the plastic or leave a lasting unpleasant odour, undermining the everyday hygiene you want to maintain through very simple care.

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Which products should be avoided when cleaning?

It is extremely important not to use flammable, abrasive or alkaline products when maintaining your kitchen. Substances such as alcohol, paraffin, petrol, standard washing-up liquid and vinegar should not be applied, as they may damage the coating or leave stubborn marks on the surface of your appliance.

Steam-cleaning equipment must also be completely avoided during this task. This type of accessory can cause dangerous short circuits in the electrical system, compromising the appliance's condition and putting the resident's safety at risk during cleaning.

Below is a video from the electroluxbr YouTube channel that explores the points discussed in this subject in more detail:

How to clean the outside of the appliance

For the exterior of the fridge, use a particularly gentle maintenance method. Simply use a soft cloth properly dampened with warm water and mild soap to remove grease marks and fingerprints without scratching the outer structure of your device.

Never use pointed metal tools or hard-bristled brushes to scrub the outer panels. Rigid objects and coarse sponges can leave deep, irreversible scratches in the finish, ruining the modern appearance of your kitchen with damage that could have been avoided.

Essential Care

Recommended maintenance items

Here is what you should use to maintain ideal condition:

1. A damp soft cloth for delicate surfaces;
2. Bicarbonate of soda for thorough internal cleaning;
3. Mild soap and warm water for the exterior.

How should you clean the door seals?

The sealing strips around the doors are essential to the energy efficiency of an Electrolux fridge. To clean them properly, there is no need to remove these protective components, which helps prevent stretching or an early fault in the part.

Clean them by gently running a damp cloth along the full length of the seal's folds. Carry out this process carefully and attentively to avoid tearing the flexible material, ensuring the seal continues to work perfectly against the entry of warm air.

Follow these daily care measures to protect the seal:

• Avoid pulling the seal forcefully while handling it;
• Keep the grooves free from crumbs and small debris;
• Clean it immediately if any greasy liquid runs onto it.

Why clean the back of the fridge?

Routine maintenance of the back of the appliance must be carried out every six months. Use an effective vacuum cleaner or a simple duster to remove all dust gathered on the rear grilles, preventing technical problems caused by a lack of adequate ventilation.

Dust collecting in this area stops the system from operating correctly, resulting in unnecessarily higher electricity consumption. Never use the condenser to dry clothes or tea towels, as this practice seriously impairs the appliance's performance.