Whirlpool EL7JWKLMQ04 Use & Care Manual page 9

Cleaning Exterior
Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
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. For additional protection
against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance
wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax
plastic parts.
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 new
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that
you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel
Cleaner & Polish.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come into
contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces,
dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental contact does
occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in
warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. To order the
cleaner, see the "Accessories" section.
Cleaning Condenser Coils
1. Open the door and remove the base grille by pulling down
and out from the top.
2. Remove the defrost pan and clean it using a clean sponge or
soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Hand wash,
rinse, and dry it thoroughly.
3. Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the
condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
4. Replace the defrost pan.
5. Replace the base grille by putting the clips in the openings in
the refrigerator panel. Push in until the base grille snaps into
place.
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield,
push backward and down.
3. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same
wattage.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
If the electricity in your house goes off, call the power company
and ask how long it will be off.
Freezer Mode
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed
to help food stay frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the
following:
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
Place 2 Ibs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot
(28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 2 to
4 days.
• If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or
can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled
one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of
baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be
refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the
condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
Refrigerator Mode
If the power will be off less than 4 hours, keep the door closed to
help food stay cold.
If the power will be off more than 4 hours, use up any perishables
and find alternative cold storage.
Vacations
If you choose to leave the refrigerator on while you're away, use
these steps to prepare your refrigerator before you leave.
1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items.
If you choose to turn the refrigerator off before you leave, follow
these steps.
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. Turn the control to the off position. See "Using the Controls."
3. Clean refrigerator, wipe it, and dry well.
4. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the top of the door to prop it
open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.