Whirlpool RT14BKXJW00 Caring for Your Refrigerator, Cleaning Your Refrigerator, Part Comments

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
to warm up so
	qt [26 g 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.
Condenser	■ Roll refrigerator out away from the
coils	wall.
	■ Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty.
	Coils may need to be cleaned as
	often as every other month.
	■ Roll refrigerator back into place.
	Make sure to leave 1 inch (2.5 cm)
	between the cabinet back and the
	wall.
	■ Check to see if the refrigerator is
	level.

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