Whirlpool ET16XK manual CleaningYourRefrigerator, Condenser tolls Floor under refrigerator, Month

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CleaningYourRefrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should he deaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should he wiped up right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the folbwing directions.

PART

Removable parts (shelves, crispers, meat drawer, etc.)

Outslde

lnslde walls (freezer should he allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

Door liners and gaskets

Plastk parts (covers and panels)

Defrost pan (hehind refrigerator on top of motor)

Condenser tolls

Floor under refrigerator

WHAT TO USE

lSponge or cbth l Mild detergent l Warm water

lSponge, cloth or paper towel

lMild detergent l Warm water

l Appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)

lSponge, soft cloth or paper towel

lBaking soda or mild detergent

lWarm water

lSponge, soft cloth or

paper towel

lMild detergent l Warm water

lSoft, dean sponge or soft, clean cloth

lMitd detergent

. Warm water

lSponge or cbth l Mild detergent l Warm water

lVacuum cleaner with extended narrow attachment

lFbor cleaners

HOW TO CLEAN

lWash removable parts by hand. l Rinse and dry thoroughly.

lWash outside of cabinet. Do not use

abmslve or harsh cleaners.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

0 Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Waxlng palnted metal surfaces pro- vldes rust protectbn.

Do not wax plastb parta

lWash with mixture of warm water and -mild detergent, or

-baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

lWash.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches or cleaners contalnlng petroleum on plastk parts.

lWash

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE paper towels, wlndow sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See ‘Important Safety Instruc- tlons” on page 3.

lRoll refrigerator out away from the wall.

lWash defrost pan. Do not remove defrost pan to clean.

. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

lRoll refrigerator back into place.

lCheck to see if refrigerator is level.

lRoll refrigerator out away from the wall. l Vacuum coils at least once every other

month.

lRoll refrigerator hxk into place. Leave 1 inch (2.5 cm) between wall and con- denser coils on hack of refrigerator.

lCheck to see if refrigerator is level.

lRoll refrigerator out (only as far as water supply line allows if you have an be maker).

lClean floor.

lRoll refrigerator back into place.

lCheck to see if the refrigerator is level.

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