Whirlpool ED25DQXDB00 manual Caring for Your Refrigerator

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 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
refrigerator according to the following directions.
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PART			WHAT TO USE
Removable parts			Sponge or cloth with mild
(shelves, crisper, etc.)			detergent and warm water
Outside			Sponge, cloth, or paper
			towel with mild detergent,
			warm water, and a good
			appliance wax (or good
			auto paste wax)
Inside		walls	Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
(allow freezer to			towel with baking soda or
warm up so cloth			mild detergent and warm
won’t stick)			water
Door	liners		Sponge, soft cloth, or paper
and	gaskets		towel with mild detergent
			and warm water
Plastic		parts	Soft, clean sponge or soft,
(covers and panels)			clean cloth with mild deter-
			gent and warm water
Defrost		pan	Sponge or cloth with mild
			detergent and warm water

Condenser	Vacuum cleaner with
coils	extended narrow
	attachment

Personal Injury Hazard

Refrigeration system tubes are near the defrost pan and can become hot. Remove and install defrost pan carefully.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury.

HOW TO CLEAN

lHand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

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

lWipe 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 (two tbs to one qt [26 g to .95 L] of water).

lWipe and dry thoroughly.

lWash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

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

lWash, wipe, 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 2.

lRemove base grillle. (See page 20.)

lReach into small opening at right edge and remove the defrost pan.

lWash, rinse, and ‘drythoroughly.

lReplace defrost pan. Make sure to push it com- pletely into the opening.

lReplace base grille.

lRemove base grille.

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

lReplace base grille.

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