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3. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
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sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can
scratch or damage materials.
To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls
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with a mixture of warm water and baking soda
(2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
4. Determine whether your refrigerator exterior is painted
metal, Ultra Satin™ (stainless look) finish, brushed aluminum or
stainless steel, and choose the appropriate cleaning method.
NOTE: Ultra Satin™ (stainless look) finish has a smooth, uniform
color with a glossy finish that resists fingerprints. Stainless
steel has a distinct grainy texture with variation in color that is
natural to steel.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth. Additionally, to avoid damage to
painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste
wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
Brushed aluminum: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Ultra Satin™ (stainless look) finish: Wash with a clean
sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do
not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for
stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like
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new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested
that you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless
Steel Cleaner and Polish. To order the cleaner, see the
"Accessories" section.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only.
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to
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come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim
pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional
contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and
mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
5. If your model has a touch screen display on the dispenser
panel, clean the screen using a soft, lint-free cloth. Mix a mild
detergent with water, then use the mixture to dampen the cloth
and gently wipe the screen.
To avoid unintentionally changing settings, make sure the
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refrigerator is unplugged or the power is disconnected
before wiping the screen.
Do not over-saturate the cloth. Do not spray or wipe
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liquids directly onto the screen. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers,
flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
nail polish remover, bleaches or cleansers containing
petroleum products. Do not use paper towels, scouring
pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or
damage materials.
6. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal
home operating environments. If the environment is particularly
greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home,
the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure
maximum efficiency.
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If you need to clean the condenser:
Remove the base grille. See the "Base Grille" graphic or
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"Base Grille" section.
Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille,
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the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area
of the condenser.
Replace the base grille when finished.
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7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
IMPORTANT: The lighting system in this appliance may consist of:
Sealed LED modules
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LED Bulbs
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Incandescent Bulbs
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Or a combination of the above.
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If a Sealed LED Module(s) do not illuminate when the refrigerator
and/or freezer door is opened, call whirlpool service for technical
support. (See User Guide).
See "Warranty" for contact information.
IF a LED Bulb or incandescent bulb does not turn ON when the
refrigerator and/or freezer door is opened, replace with a bulb
recommended by Whirlpool and following the next procedure:
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove light cover (in some models).
NOTE: To clean the light cover, follow the instructions in
REFRIGERATOR CARE section.
3. Remove light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape
and wattage, recommended by Whirlpool.
4. Reinstall light cover (in some models).
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size and shape. On some
models, the interior lights require a 40 W bulb max.
Lights
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