Whirlpool 3VED29DQ - Manual (Page 19)

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with
mild detergent and
warm water
• Remove base grille. (See page 16.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it in all the way.
• Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing
into pan.
• Replace base grille.
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment • Remove base grille.
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may
need to be cleaned as often as every other
month.
• Replace base grille.
Floor under
refrigerator Floor cleaners • Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water
supply line allows.
• Clean floor.
• Roll refrigerator back into place.
Holiday and moving care
Long holidays
Remove all the food if you are going for a
month or more. Turn off the water supply to
the ice maker at least one day ahead. When
the last load of ice drops, turn off the ice
maker. Make sure all ice crescents are
dispensed out of the mechanism.
Unplug the refrigerator. Clean it, rinse well
and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the
tops of both doors to prop them open far
enough for air to get in. This will keep odor
and mold from building up.
A warning
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.
To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your
Refrigerator” on page 7.
Short holidays
No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will
be away for less than four weeks. Use up
perishables; freeze other items.
1. Turn off your ice maker by raising the
signal arm.
2. Shut off the water supply to the ice maker.
3. Empty the ice bin.
Moving
Shut off the ice maker water supply a day
ahead of time. Disconnect the water line.
After the last supply of ice drops, lift the
signal arm to turn off the ice maker.
Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry
ice. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it
thoroughly.
Take out all removable parts. Wrap all
parts well and tape them together so they
don’t shift and rattle. Screw in the leveling
legs; tape the doors shut; and tape the
electric cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to page 5. Also,
remember to reconnect the water supply line.
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