Whirlpool ETl8TK manual Cleaning your refrigerator, Cleaning chart, Part, What to use

Cleaning your refrigerator

Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost

automatically. But both should be cleaned about once CI month to help prevent odors from building up. Of course, 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 it according to the following directions.

Cleaning chart...

Part

What to use How to clean

Removable parts [shelves, crisper, meat pan etc.)

Outside

Inside walls [Freezer should be allowed to worm up so cloth won’t stick )

Door liners and gaskets

Mild detergent and warm water.

Sponge. cloth or paper towel, mild detergent; applrance wax [or good auto paste wax)

Waxing painted metal

Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel, baking soda, warm water, mild detergent

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Sponge. soft cloth or paper towel; mild detergent, warm water

l Wash removable parts with warm water and CImild detergent

lRinse and dry.

l Wash with warm water and a mild de- tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

lRinse and dry

. Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on plastic parts.

surfaces provides -.rust protection. -I-.._-

l Wash with warm water and ~ mild detergent or

-baking soda (2 tablespoons [ 26 g] to 1 quart [ .95 I] warm water

l Rinse and dry ---

l Wash with mild detergent and warm water.

lRinse and dry

Dark plastics (covers and panels)

DO NOT USECleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.

Mild detergent		and	l	Wash with	a soft grit-free cloth or
warm	water;	soft, clean		sponge
sponge	and	soft, clean	l	Rinse and	dry with a damp grit-free
cloth.				cloth or chamois.

DO NOT USEpaper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers, or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can scmtch or damage the material.

Defrost pan [behind refrigerator on top of motor]

Condenser coil

Floor under refrigerator

Warm water and mild detergent.

Use vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.

Usual floor cleaner.

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Roll refrigerator away from wall. Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild detergent. Do not remove defrost pan to clean.

Rinse and dry

Roll refrigerator back into place.

Clean dust and lint from the con- denser coil behind the refrigerator at least every other month.

Roll refrigerator away from wall. Wash floor

Roll refrigerator back into place. Check to see if refrigerator is level.

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