Whirlpool EB21DKXDB01 - Manual (Page 17)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R R E F R I G E R A T O R
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild • Remove base grille. (See page 14.)
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 com­
pletely into the opening.
• Replace base grille.
Condenser Vacuum cleaner with • Remove base grille.
coils extended narrow • Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need
attachment to be cleaned as often as every other month.
• Replace base grille.
Vacation and moving care
Short vacations
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 vacations
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 mechanism.
3. Unplug the refrigerator.
4. Clean it, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
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.
To restart refrigerator, see page 6.
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 and dry thoroughly.
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 everything back
and refer to page 5. Also, if your refrigerator has an
automatic ice maker, remember to reconnect the water
supply line (see page 12).
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