Whirlpool 8ET17NK, 3ET16NK manual Caring For Your Refrigerator, Part What to USE, HOW to Clean

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Caring For Your Refrigerator

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Cleaning your refrigerator ............... 15 Power interruptions .......................... 17

Holiday and moving care ................. 16

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 holiday, 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 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.

Personal Injury Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot. Re- move and install defrost pan carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

PART

WHAT TO USE

Removable parts

Sponge

or cloth with mild

(shelves, crisper,

detergent

and

warm

etc.)

water

 

 

 

Outside

Sponge,

cloth

or paper

 

towel

with mild

detergent,

 

warm

water and an

 

appliance

wax

(or good

 

auto

paste wax)

HOW TO CLEAN

l Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

l Rinse and dry thoroughly.

l 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

Sponge,

soft

cloth or

(allow

freezer to

paper

towel

with baking

warm

up so cloth

soda

or mild

detergent

won’t

stick)

and warm

water

l

l

Wash with mixture of warm water and

-mild detergent, or

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

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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Contents Use And Care Guide ~qq Page Help when you need it Your safety is important to usThank you for buying a Whirlpool* appliance Important Safety Instructions Help us help youParts And Features Cleaning your refrigerator Before Using Your RefrigeratorPlugging it Installing it properly Leveling itUsing Your Refrigerator Setting the controlsSettings Changing the controlRecommended Condition Reason ControlRemoving the snap-off door trim Removing the drop-in door trim piecesRemoving the snap-off door trivets Adjusting the refrigerator shelves Removing the meat drawer and coverRemoving the crispers Adjusting the crisper cover trackCrisper cover Adjusting the freezer shelf Using the ice cube traysRemoving the base grille Changing the light bulbsUnderstanding the sounds you may hear Saving energyCaring For Your Refrigerator HOW to CleanPart What to USE Part What to USE HOW to Clean Holiday and moving careShort holidays Do notLong holidays Power interruptionsMoving Food Storage Guide Storing fresh foodPackaging Storing frozen foodFreezing Please read these helpful start Reversing The Door SwingHints before you Reversing the door hinges Reversing the handles If You Need Assistance Or Service ProblemBefore calling for assistance If you need FSP’ replace- ment parts+Refrigerator Warranty Length of WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Warranty Whirlpool will PAY forTM 16/17 NK 4194

3ET16NK, 8ET17NK specifications

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