Whirlpool 3ET22DKXDN00 - Manual (Page 19)

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild • Remove base grille. (See page 15.)
(behind
refrigerator
on top of motor) detergent and warm water • Reach into small opening at right edge
and remove the defrost pan.
• Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
• Replace defrost pan. Make sure to
push it completely into the opening.
• Replace base grille.
Condenser Vacuum cleaner with • Remove base grille.
coils extended narrow
attachment • Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
Coils may need to be cleaned as often
as every other month.
• Replace base grille.
Holiday and moving care
Short holidays
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
be away for less than four weeks.
1. Use up any perishables.
2. Freeze other items.
3. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice
maker:
• Raise signal arm to OFF (up) position.
• Shut off water supply to the ice maker.
Long holidays
If you will be gone a month or more:
1. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
2. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• When the last load of ice drops, turn
off the ice maker. Make sure all ice is
dispensed out of the ice maker mecha­
nism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, wipe well, and dry.
5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of
both doors to prop them open far enough
for air to get in. This stops odor and mold
from building up.
AWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not allow children to climb on, play
near, or climb inside the refrigerator when
the doors are blocked open.
They may become injured or trapped.
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To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator'’ on page 7.
Moving
When you are moving the refrigerator to a
new home:
1. If your refrigerator has an automatic
ice maker:
• Turn off the water supply to the ice
maker at least one day ahead of time.
• Disconnect the water line.
• After the last load of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to the OFF (up) position.
2. Remove all food from the refrigerator.
3. Pack all frozen food in dry ice.
4. Unplug the refrigerator.
5. Clean it thoroughly. Wipe well and dry.
6. Take out all removable parts, wrap them
well, and tape them together so they don’t
shift and rattle.
7. Screw in the leveling rollers.
8. Tape the doors shut and tape the power
supply cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put every­
thing back and refer to page 5. Also, remem­
ber to reconnect the water supply line.