Whirlpool 3VET21DK, 3VET23DK Holiday and moving care, Long holidays, Short holidays, Moving

PART		WHAT		TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Defrost	pan	Sponge		or cloth with	l	Remove	base grille. (See page 12.)
(behind	refrigerator	mild	detergent and		l	To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace
on top	of motor)	warm	water			(remove	tape; if any).
					l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
					. Replace with notched corner to the rear. Push it
						in all the	way.
					l Make sure defrost pan drain tube is pointing
						into pan.
					l	Replace	base grille.

Condenser coils	Vacuum	cleaner with
	extended	narrow
	attachment

l

l

l

Remove base grille.

Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month.

Replace base grille.

Floor under	Floor cleaners
refrigerator

l

l

l

l

Roll refrigerator out only as far as the water supply line allows.

Clean floor.

Roll refrigerator back into place.

Check to see if the refrigerator is level.

Holiday and moving care

Long holidays

Remove all the food if you are going for a

month or more.

Unplug the refrigerator. Clean, rinse it well

and dry. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This will keep odor and mold from building up.

Personal Injury Hazard

Do not allow children to climb on, play near or climb inside the refrigerator when the doors are blocked open. They may become injured or trapped.

To restart refrigerator, see “Using Your Refrigerator” on page 7.

Short holidays

No need to shut off the refrigerator if you will be away for less than four weeks. Use up perishables; freeze other items.

Moving

Remove all food. Pack frozen food in dry ice. Unplug the refrigerator and clean it thoroughly.

Take out all removable parts. Wrap all parts well and tape them together so they don’t shift and rattle. Screw in the leveling legs; tape the doors shut; and tape the electric cord to the cabinet.

When you get to your new home, put everything back and refer to page 5.

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