Index: [Household Appliance Care](/HouseholdApplianceCare). Related: [Dishwasher](/HouseholdApplianceCare/Dishwasher), [Washing Machine](/HouseholdApplianceCare/WashingMachine), [Oven](/HouseholdApplianceCare/Oven).

Care notes from source pack household_appliance_care_v1:

- HAC-001 Clean the condenser coils every 6 months: unplug the fridge and vacuum the dust off the coils at the back or underneath.

- HAC-002 Replace the water filter every 6 months, or every 200 gallons, whichever comes first.

- HAC-003 Set the fridge compartment to 37 F (3 C) and the freezer to 0 F (-18 C).

- HAC-004 Defrost the freezer when the ice layer reaches 1/4 inch; never chip ice with a knife.

- HAC-005 Clean the door gaskets monthly with warm soapy water and check the seal with the dollar-bill test.

- HAC-006 Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance behind the unit so air can circulate.