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. Thii 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

q 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 refrigerator according to the following directions.

Personal Injury Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can hecome hot. Clean defrost pan carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

PART

WHAT TO USE

HOW TO CLEAN

Removable parts

Sponge

or cloth with mike

(shelves, crisper,

detergent

and

warm

etc.)

water

 

 

 

outside

Sponge,

cloth,

or paper

 

towel

with mib

detergent,

 

warm

water, and an

 

appliance

wax

(or good

 

auto

paste wax)

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 Hand wash, &se, and dry thoroughly.

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

l Wipe 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.

l Wash with mixture of warm water and

-mild detergent, or

-baking soda (2 tablespoons

[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).

l Wipe and dry thoroughly.

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Roper RT18EK, RT18DK warranty Caring for Your Refrigerator, Part What to USE

RT18EK, RT18DK specifications

The Roper RT18DK and RT18EK refrigerators are designed to provide consumers with efficient cooling solutions that blend style and functionality. These models showcase a range of features that cater to modern household needs while maintaining an approachable price point.

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