Whirlpool UPRIGHT FREEZER - Manual (Page 29)

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 help 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 and 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, unplug it, take
out all removable parts, and clean the refrig­
erator according to the following directions.
AWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Do not touch refrigeration tubes near
the defrost pan.
Doing so can result in burns.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable
parts (shelves,
crisper, etc.)
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water
• Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
Outside Sponge, cloth, or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water, and a good
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Wipe 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
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’^. stick)
Sponge, soft cloth, or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
• Wash with mixture of warm water and;
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to
.95 L] of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Door liners
and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth, or
paper towel with mild
detergent and warm water
• Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bieaches,
or cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts.
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