Caring For Your Refrigerator - Whirlpool Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost auto-
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matically. However, clean both about
once a month to help prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills right away.
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To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take
out all removable parts, and clean the
refrigerator according to the following directions.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost
pan and can become hot. Remove and install
defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
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
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Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or
towel with mild detergent, harsh cleaners.
warm water, and a good
appliance wax (or good
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Wipe and dry thoroughly.
auto paste wax)
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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
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won't stick)
Door liners
and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
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Wash with mixture of warm water and:
towel with baking soda or - mild detergent, or
mild detergent and
- baking soda (2 tbs to
1
qt [26 g to .95 L] of water)
warm water
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Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
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Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
towel with mild detergent
and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and panels)
Soft, clean sponge or soft,
clean cloth with mild deter-
gent and warm water
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Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
scouring cleansers, or flammable fluids. These
can scratch or damage material. See "Important
Safety Instructions" on page 2.
Defrost pan
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
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Remove base grille. (See page 13.)
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Reach into small opening at right edge and remove
the defrost pan.
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Wash, rinse,
and dry thoroughly.
. Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it com-
pletely into the opening.
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Replace base grille.
Condenser
coils
Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment
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Remove base grille.
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Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need
to be cleaned as often as every other month.
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Replace base grille.
Caring for Your Refrigerator
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 tells you how to clean your refrigerator and what to do when going
on vacation, moving, or during a power outage.
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