Whirlpool ET22DKXDB00 Use And Care Manual page 18

Caring for Your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependable service. However, there are
a
few things you can
do to help extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going
on vacation, moving, or during
a
power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Roth the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean
both about once
a
month to help prevent
odors from buikfing up. Wipe up spills
right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it,
take out all removable parts, and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost
pan and can become hot. Remove and install
defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts
Sponge or cloth with mild
(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water
Outside
Sponge, cloth, or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water, and a good
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
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Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners.
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Wipe and dry thoroughly.
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Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year.
Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.
Waxing painted
metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Do not wax plastic parts.
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won't stick)
Door liners
and gaskets
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
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Wash with mixture of warm water and:
towel with baking soda or - mikl detergent, or
mild detergent and warm
- baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L] of water).
water
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Wipe
and
dry thoroughly.
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
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Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
towel with mild detergent
and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Soft, clean sponge or soft,
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Wash, rinse or wipe, and dry thoroughly.
clean cloth with mild deter-
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE paper towels, wlndow sprays,
scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These
can scratch or damage material. See "Important
Safety Instructions" on page 3.
Sponge
or
cloth with mild
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Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
detergent and warm water
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Reach into small opening at right edge and remove
the defrost pan.
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Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Condenser
coils
Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
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Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it com-
pletely into the opening.
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Replace base grille.
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Remove base grille.
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Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need
to be cleaned as often as every other month.
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Replace base grille.
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