Whirlpool 2195258 manual Caring for Your Refrigerator, Burn Hazard, defrost pan, Part, What To Use

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. This 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

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections		wWARNING
defrost automatically. How-
ever, 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
		Burn Hazard
directions.
		Do not touch refrigeration tubes near
		defrost pan.
		Doing so can result in burns.
PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts	Sponge or cloth	• Hand wash and dry thoroughly.
(shelves, crisper, etc.)	with mild detergent
	and warm water
Outside	Sponge, cloth, or	• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use
	paper towel with	abrasive or harsh cleaners.
	mild detergent,	• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
	warm water, and a	• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
	good appliance
		twice a year. Apply wax with a clean, soft
	wax (or good auto
		cloth. Waxing painted metal surfaces
	paste wax)
		provides rust protection. Do not wax
		plastic parts.
Inside walls	Sponge, soft cloth,	• Wash with mixture of warm water and:
(allow freezer to	or paper towel with	– mild detergent, or
warm up so cloth	baking soda or	– baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to .95 L]
won’t stick)	mild detergent	of water).
	and warm water	• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Door liners	Sponge, soft cloth,	• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
and gaskets	or paper towel with	Do not use cleaning waxes, concen-
	mild detergent and
		trated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
	warm water
		containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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