Whirlpool RT22AK - Manual (Page 16)

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 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 arnf freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig­
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts, and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
^WARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan arxl 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 • Hand wash, rinse, and dry
(shelves, crisper,
etc.) detergent and warm
water thoroughly.
Outside Sponge, cloth, or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water, and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
• Wash outside of cabirret. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Rinse 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 Sponge, soft cloth, or • Wash with mixture of warm water
(allow freezer to pEtper towel with baking and
warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent - mild detergent, or
won’t stick) and warm water - baking soda (2 tablespoorrs
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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