How to Clean Your Electrolux Fridge Correctly

Regular cleaning of your appliance is essential to keep it working properly over time. Removing built-up stains and dirt prevents unpleasant smells and ensures food is stored in a fully efficient and safe way for your entire 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 spilled onto the interior shelves, remove it straight away. Spilt food can stain the plastic or leave a lasting unpleasant smell, making the daily hygiene you aim to maintain with very simple care more difficult.

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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. Products such as alcohol, paraffin, petrol, conventional washing-up liquid and vinegar should not be applied, as they may damage the coating or leave persistent stains on the surface of your appliance.

You should also completely avoid equipment that cleans with steam. This type of accessory may cause dangerous short circuits in the electrical system, affecting 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 topic in greater detail:

How do you clean the outside of the appliance?

For the outside of the fridge, use a particularly gentle maintenance method. Use only a soft cloth properly dampened with warm water and neutral soap to remove grease marks and fingerprints without scratching the exterior 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, irreparable scratches in the finish, spoiling your kitchen’s modern appearance with damage that could have been avoided.

Essential care

Recommended maintenance items

Use the following items to maintain ideal condition:

1. A damp soft cloth for delicate surfaces;
2. Bicarbonate of soda for deep interior cleaning;
3. Neutral soap with warm water for the outside.

How should you clean the door seals?

The door seals play an essential role in the energy efficiency of an Electrolux fridge. To clean them correctly, there is no need to remove these protective components, which avoids any stretching or early defect in the part.

Simply wipe a damp cloth gently along the full length of the seal folds. Carry out this task carefully and attentively so that the flexible material does not tear, ensuring the seal continues to work perfectly against the entry of warm air.

Consider the following everyday steps to preserve the seal:

• Avoid pulling the seal forcefully while handling it;
• Keep the channels clear of crumbs and small particles;
• Clean it immediately if any greasy liquid runs onto it.

Why should you clean the back of the fridge?

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

Dust collected in this area prevents 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 affects the appliance’s performance.