Whirlpool ET18PK Use & Care Manual page 14

Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
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Cleaning
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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 will tell you how to clean your refrigerator and
what to do when going on vacation, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Spills should be wiped up right away.
Personal Injury
Hazard
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
Refrigeration system tubes are located near
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
the defrost pan and can become hot.
parts and clean the refrigerator according to the
Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
following directions.
Failure to do so could result in personal
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injury.
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PART WHAT TO USE
HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild
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Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper towel
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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
with mild detergent, warm abrasive or harsh cleaners.
water and an appliance wax
(or good auto paste wax)
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Rinse 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 Sponge, soft cloth or paper
. Wash with mixture of warm water and
(freezer should be towel with baking soda or - mild detergent, or
allowed to warm up mild detergent and warm
so cloth won't stick) water
- baking soda (2 tablespoons (26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Door liners and
Sponge, soft cloth or paper
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Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
gaskets towel with mild detergent
and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts.
Plastic parts Soft, clean sponge or soft,
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Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
(covers and panels) clean cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers or
flammable fluids. These can scratch
or damage material. See "Important
Safety Instructions" on page 3.
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