How do I stop the pitting on my stainless steel refrigerator?

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I have a 7 month old Frigidaire brand stainless steel refrigerator and I noticed pitting and rust spots numbering somewhere around 30 or 40. Is there something I can do to eliminate the pitting and protect from any further degradation?

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  • Clair Seyler - woodpaintcreate.com Clair Seyler - woodpaintcreate.com on Aug 02, 2018

    Did it come with warranty?
    • Sre4548638 Sre4548638 on Aug 08, 2018

      Yes, it does have a warranty but they said that cosmetic issues are not covered. The place where I purchased told me that this is not an uncommon issue and I should try a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" to remove the rust and polish the stainless steel. I bought some on Amazon and dispite my skepticism it seems to have worked. The rust spots are no longer there and I can't detect and pits. Thanks for replying to my question.
  • Oliva Oliva on Aug 02, 2018

    A 7 month old refrigerator should not be pitting and rusting. Did you contact the place of purchase?
    • Sre4548638 Sre4548638 on Aug 08, 2018

      Yes, it does have a warranty but they said that cosmetic issues are not covered. The place where I purchased told me that this is not an uncommon issue and I should try a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" to remove the rust and polish the stainless steel. I bought some on Amazon and dispite my skepticism it seems to have worked. The rust spots are no longer there and I can't detect and pits. Thanks for replying to my question.
  • Ellen Gregory Ellen Gregory on Aug 03, 2018

    My refrigerator did the same thing. When I contacted the manufacturer, they sent me stainless steel cleaner. It is a powder and it messy to use. That's their idea of honoring the warranty.
    • Sre4548638 Sre4548638 on Aug 08, 2018

      Thanks for replying to my question. I got the same response and tried the powder and it seems to have worked. I never suspected I'd have to deal with rust on a stainless steel appliance, especially since it's only 7 months old.
  • Becky at Flipping the Flip Becky at Flipping the Flip on Aug 07, 2018

    I've always had this problem, and it's starting on my new fridge too. It's so frustrating, right?! I f ound this tip which I shared on my blog. I haven't tried it yet but plan to now that I see the spots.
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    • Becky at Flipping the Flip Becky at Flipping the Flip on Aug 08, 2018

      Thanks for sharing that tip -- I have some and will try it.
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