Whirlpool 3ET22DKXDN00 - Manual (Page 18)

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.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. How­
ever, clean both about once a
month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up spills
right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take out
all removable parts, and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Re­
move and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result In personal
injury.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable
parts (shelves,
crisper, etc.) Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water • Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Outside Sponge, cloth, or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water, and a good
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax) • Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
• 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)
Sponge, soft cloth, or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water • Wash with mixture of warm water and:
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to
.95 L] of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Door liners
and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
towel with mild detergent
and warm water • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
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 • Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window
sprays, scouring cleansers, or flam­
mable fluids. These can scratch or
damage material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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