Patent ID: 6698226
Filing Date: 2004-03-02
Classification: B08B,F25D

Abstract:
A refrigerator interior cleaning system comprises:an upright refrigerator having an interior compartment and at least one door hingedly mounted thereon for closing said interior compartment; a plurality of spray nozzles mounted within said interior compartment of said upright refrigerator; at least one rotating spray bar rotatably mounted within said interior compartment on which at least one of said plurality of spray nozzles is mounted, said rotating spray bar operative to rotate to enhance fluid distribution from said at least one of said plurality of spray nozzles for increased cleaning of said interior compartment; pump means in fluid transmission connection with said plurality of spray nozzles; drain means mounted within said interior compartment and extending outwards therefrom for draining fluid from within said interior compartment; door locking means mounted on said upright refrigerator adjacent said at least one door, said door locking means operative to lock said at least one door in a closed position such that said at least one door and said interior compartment cooperate to form a generally fluid-tight seal; and said plurality of spray nozzles operative to spray fluid therefrom into said interior compartment for cleaning said interior compartment of said upright refrigerator.