Cleaning Chart - Whirlpool ET12DC Use & Care Manual

Cleaning chart...
Part What to use
How to clean
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper )
Mild detergent and
warm water
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Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent
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Rrnse and dry
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
towei. mild detergent
appliance wax [or gooc
auto paste wax]
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Wash wuth warm water and a mild de-
tergent
Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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l?inse and dry
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Wax palnted metal surfaces at least
twice a vear with 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.
Inside walls [Freezer Sponge. soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, bakrng
warm up so cloth won't
soda, warm wa?er. mrld
stick )
detergent
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Wash wrih warm water and
- mrld de?ergent
or
~ bakrng soda (2 tablespoons / 26 g) to
1 quart j 95 Ij warTI water
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Rinse and dry
Doot liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with rnlld detergent and warm
paper towel. mild
water
detergent, warm water
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Rrnse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleanlng waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers contalnlng petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark panels
Mild detergent and
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Wash witr a soft grrt-free cloth or
warm water, soft, clear sponge
sponge and soft ciecr
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Rinse and dry wrth a damp grit-free
cloth
cloth or chamors
DO NOT USE paper towels, wlndow sprays, scouring cleansers,
or solvents llke acetone, benzlne, carbon tetrachlortde, etc.
These can scratch or damage the material.
Defrost pan Sponge, cloth or
paper towel, worm
water and mild
detergent
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The Defrost pan 1s bolted to the motor
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Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent
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Wipe clean and dry
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Make sure aefrost dram tube points Into
pan
Condenser C,Y
Use vacuum cleaner
wrth brush attacnmer8t
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Clear, dust and l,nt from condenser COIIS
on back of the refrigerator at least every
other month
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Leave one tr,ch (2 5 cm) between wall
and condenser co11 on back of the
refrigerator