Whirlpool ET14DC - Manual (Page 8)

Cleaning chart.
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, ) Mild detergent and
warm water • Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent
• Rinse and dry.
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper • Wash with warm water and a mild de­
towel, mild detergent tergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh
appiianoe wax (or gooa cleansers,
auto paste wax) • IRinse and dry
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax ora
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls (Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won't
stick.)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent • Wash with warm water and
- mild detergent or
- baking soda ¡2 tablespoons | 26 g| to
1 quart ; 95 l) warmi water
• Rinse and dry
Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, mild
detergent, warm water • Wash with mild detergent and warm
water
• Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark panels Mild detergent and
warm water, soft, clean
sponge and soft, clean
cloth
• Wash with a soft gnt-free cloth or
sponge
• Rinse and dry with a damp gnt-free
cloth or chamois
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or solvents like acetone, benzine, carbon tetrachloride, etc.
These can scratch or damage the material.
Defrost pan Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; worm
water and mild
detergent
• The Defrost pan is bolted to the motor,
• Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent,
• Wipe clean and dry.
• Make sure defrost dram tube points into
pan
Condenser Coil Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment • Clean dust and lint from condenser coils
on back of the refrigerator at least every
other .month
Leave one inch [2 5 cm) between wall
and condenser coil on back of the
refrigerator