Whirlpool EL13PC Use & Care Manual page 8

Cleaning chart.. .
Part
Removable parts
[shelves, crtsper, etc )
Outside
Inside walls (freezer
Sponge. soft cloth or
compartment should be
paper towel, baking
allowed to warm up so
soda, warm water, mrld
cloth won't stick )
detergent
Doa loners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash wrth mrld detergent and warm
paper towel, mild water
detergent, warm water
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleanlng waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark Plasttcs
(covers and panels]
Condenser cotls
Floor under refrigerator
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water
How to clean
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Wash removable parts wrth warm water
and a mild detergent
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Rrnse and dry
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel, mrld detergent,
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax]
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Wash wtth warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Rrnse and dry
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Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year wrth applrance wax or a
good auto paste wax Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
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Wash wrth warm water and
- mild detergent
or
~ bakrng soda (2 tablespoons 126 g) to
1 quart ( 95 I) warm water
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Rrnse and dry
Mild detergent and
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Wash wrth a soft grrt-free cloth or
warm water, soft, clean
sponge
sponge and soft, clean
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Rinse and dry with a damp grrt-free
cloth cloth or chamois
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment
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Clean dust and lint from condenser
coils behind the refrigerator at
least every other month. Be care-
ful, the fins on the coils are
sharp.
Usual Floor attachment
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Slide refrigerator out away from
wall
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Wash floor
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Slide refrigerator back into place
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Check to see if the refrigerator is
level.