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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I read some advice online that to really remove a bad fridge smell, after cleaning it well you need to empty it, unplug it, and let it sit, opened, for about a day.

I'll see if I can find that advice.[/quote]

https://www.consumerreports.org/refrigerators/how-to-get-rid-of-funky-refrigerator-smells/

[quote]Step 4: Air it Out

Here's where the patience piece comes in. For best results, you need to unplug the refrigerator, leave the door open, and air it out for at least one day. If the refrigerator smells persist, wipe the interior down again with the baking soda solution and air it out for another day.

Tip: To introduce a pleasant smell, you can place a couple of cotton balls soaked with vanilla inside the refrigerator and freezer and close them in there for a few hours before restocking.

Step 5: Clean the Evaporator

If there's a lasting funk that just won't go away, chances are the refrigerator smells have permeated the evaporator coil, which produces cold air for the fridge and freezer. The coil, along with the fan that distributes the air, are typically located on the back wall of the freezer.

In the video above, we show you how to clean the evaporator on a top-freezer refrigerator. Start by removing the screws that anchor the panel. Next disconnect the plug for the electronic controls and icemaker. Remove and wash the panel. Use a spray bottle to apply warm soapy water to the coils, capturing the dirty water runoff with an old rag; repeat the process with fresh water to rinse. Allow the coil to air dry completely before replacing the panel.

This job is definitely easiest on a top-freezer, since you have plenty of room to maneuver. But you should be able to access and clean the evaporator on any refrigerator; check your user's manual for specific instructions.

Note that if you have a newer refrigerator with dual evaporators, you will have two sets of coils—one for the freezer and one for the fridge. But if the odor is only in the fresh food compartment, you'll only have to clean that coil.[/quote]
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