Whirlpool 2184589 - Manual (Page 17)

Caring for Your Refrigerator
Your refrigerator is built to give you many years of dependabie service. However, there are a few things you can
do to help extend its product life. This section teils 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
automaticaily. 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 refrigerator according to the following directions.
AWARNING
Burn Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost
pan and can become hot.
Remove and instaii defrost pan carefuily.
Failure to do so could 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’t 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, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft,
clean cloth with mild deter­
gent and warm water
• Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
scouring cleansers, or flammable fluids. These
can scratch or damage material. See “Important
Safety Instructions” on page 3.
Defrost pan Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm water • Remove base grille. (See page 15.)
• 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
coils Vacuum cleaner with
extended narrow
attachment • Remove base grille. (See page 15.)
• Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need
to be cleaned as often as every other month.
• Replace base grille.
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