Whirlpool ED20HK, ED20GK manual CleaningYourRefrigerator, Part What to USE HOW to Clean

CleaningYourRefrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost automatically. But both should be cleaned about once a month to help prevent odors from building up. Spills should be wiped up right away.

To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable parts and clean the refrigerator according to the following directions.

PART		WHAT TO USE		HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts		l	Sponge or cloth	l	Wash.
(shelves,	crisper, meat	l	Mild detergent	l	Rinse and dry thoroughly.
drawer,	etc.)	l	Warm water

Outside

Inside walls (Freezer should be allowed to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

Door liners and gaskets

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Sponge, cloth or paper towel

Mild detergent Warm water

Appliance wax (or good auto paste wax)

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel

Baking soda or mild detergent

Warm water

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel

Mild detergent Warm water

lWash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

lWax 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.

lWash with mixture of warm water and

-mild detergent, or

-baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water)

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

lWash.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Plastic	parts	l	Soft, clean	sponge or
(covers	and panels)		soft clean	cloth
		l	Mild detergent
		l	Warm water
Defrost	pan	l	Sponge or cloth
		l	Mild detergent
		l	Warm water

Personal Injury Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are located near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully. Failure to do so could cause personal injury.

Condenser	coils	l	Vacuum	cleaner wlth
			extended	narrow
			attachment
Floor under		l	Floor cleaners
refrigerator

lWash.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers or flammable fluids. These can scratch or damage material. See

“Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.

lRemove base grille. (See page 8.)

lTo remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire brace (remove tape; if any).

l Wash defrost pan.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

lReplace with notched corner to the rear. Push it in all the way.

lMake sure defrost drain tube is pointing into pan.

l Replace base grille.

l Remove base grille.

lVacuum coils at least every other month. l Replace base grille.

lRoll refrigerator out only as far as water supply line allows.

l Clean floor.

lRoll refrigerator back into place.

lCheck to see if the refrigerator is level.