Caring For Your Refrigerator; Cleaning Your Refrigerator; Changing The Light Bulbs - Whirlpool 2204658 Use & Care Manual

CARING FOR YOUR
REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Your Refrigerator

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. However, clean both sections about once a
month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills
immediately.
Energy Saving Tip:
Clean the condenser coils regularly, as described in the
cleaning chart in this section
To clean your refrigerator:
Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
Remove all removable parts from inside, such as
shelves, crispers, etc.
Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent
in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.
Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
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Additional cleaning tips are listed below:
PART COMMENTS
Outside Waxing external painted metal
surfaces helps provide rust
protection. Do not wax plastic
parts. Wax painted metal surfaces
at least twice a year using
appliance wax (or auto paste wax).
Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
Inside walls To help remove odors, you can
wash with a mixture of warm water
(allow freezer
and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g
to warm up so
to .95 L] of water).
cloth won't
stick)
Door liners Do not use cleaning waxes,
and gaskets concentrated detergents, bleaches,
or cleaners containing petroleum
on plastic parts.
Plastic parts Do not use paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
(covers and
flammable fluids. These can
panels)
scratch or damage material.

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be
sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape,
and wattage.
To change the refrigerator light:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Reach behind the Control Panel and unscrew the bulb.
3. Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same
wattage.
4. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
To change freezer light:
(on some models)
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Reach behind light shield to remove bulb.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.