CARING FOR YOUR

REFRIGERATOR

Cleaning Your Refrigerator

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. However, clean both sections about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

Energy Saving Tip:

Clean the condenser coils regularly, as described in the cleaning chart in this section

To clean your refrigerator:

Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.

Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

Hand wash, rinse, and dry all surfaces thoroughly.

Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Additional cleaning tips are listed below:

PART

COMMENTS

 

 

Outside

Waxing external painted metal

 

surfaces helps provide rust

 

protection. Do not wax plastic

 

parts. Wax painted metal surfaces

 

at least twice a year using

 

appliance wax (or auto paste wax).

 

Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth.

 

 

Inside walls

To help remove odors, you can

(allow freezer

wash with a mixture of warm water

and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g

to warm up so

to .95 L] of water).

cloth won’t

 

stick)

 

 

 

Door liners

Do not use cleaning waxes,

and gaskets

concentrated detergents, bleaches,

 

or cleaners containing petroleum

 

on plastic parts.

 

 

Plastic parts

Do not use paper towels, window

(covers and

sprays, scouring cleansers or

flammable fluids. These can

panels)

scratch or damage material.

 

Changing the Light Bulbs

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.

To change the refrigerator light:

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Reach behind the Control Panel and unscrew the bulb.

3.Replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same wattage.

4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

To change freezer light: (on some models)

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Reach behind light shield to remove bulb.

3.Replace bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

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Whirlpool 2204658 manual Caring for Your Refrigerator, Cleaning Your Refrigerator, Changing the Light Bulbs

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