Refrigerator; Caring For Your Refrigerator - Whirlpool Freezer Refrigerator Use And Care Manual

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.
Cleaning your refrigerator
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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 build-
ing up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it,
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take out all removable parts, and clean
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the refrigerator according to the following directions.
Burn Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrosl
pan and can become hot.
Remove and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
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
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Wipe and dry thoroughly.
appliance wax (or good
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Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year.
auto paste wax)
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
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Wash with mixture of warm water and:
(allow freezer to towel with baking soda or - mild detergent, or
warm up so cloth mild detergent and warm
- baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L] of water)
won't stick)
water
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Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Door liners
Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
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Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
and gaskets
towel with mild detergent
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
and warm water
detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
Soft, clean sponge or soft,
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Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
(covers and panels) clean cloth with mild deter-
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
gent and warm water
scouring cleansers, or flammable fluids. These
can scratch or damage material. See "Important
Safety Instructions" on page 3.
Defrost pan
Sponge or cloth with mild
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Remove base grille. (See page 17.)
detergent and warm water
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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.
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Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it com-
pletely into the opening.
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Replace base grille.
Condenser
Vacuum cleaner with
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Remove base grille.
coils extended narrow
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Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need
attachment
to be cleaned as often as every other month.
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Replace base grille.
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