Cleaning Chart - Whirlpool ETl8TK Use And Care Manual

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
once CI month to help prevent odors from building
up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
parts, and clean it according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
What to use
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How to clean
Removable parts
[shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc.)
Outside
Mild detergent and
warm water.
Sponge. cloth or paper
towel, mild detergent;
applrance wax [or good
auto paste wax)
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Wash removable parts with warm water
and CI mild detergent
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Rinse and dry.
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Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent
Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Rinse and dry
. Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance 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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Inside walls [Freezer
should be allowed to
worm up so cloth won't
stick )
Door liners and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with warm water and
paper towel, baking ~ mild detergent or
soda, warm water, mild -baking soda (2 tablespoons [ 26 g] to
detergent 1 quart [ .95 I] warm water
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Rinse and dry
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Sponge. soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild water.
detergent, warm water
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastics
(covers and panels)
Mild detergent and
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Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water; soft, clean sponge
sponge and soft, clean
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Rinse and dry with a damp grit-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 scmtch or damage the material.
Defrost pan
[behind refrigerator
on top of motor]
Warm water and mild
detergent.
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Roll refrigerator away from wall.
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Wash defrost pan with warm water
and mild detergent.
Do not remove
defrost pan to clean.
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Rinse and dry
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Roll refrigerator back into place.
Condenser coil Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
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Clean dust and lint from the con-
denser coil behind the refrigerator
at least every other month.
Floor under refrigerator Usual floor cleaner.
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Roll refrigerator away from wall.
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Wash floor
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Roll refrigerator back into place.
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Check to see if refrigerator is level.
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