Whirlpool RT16DKXDN03 warranty Caring For Your Refrigerator, Part What, HOW to Clean

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.		How-
	ever, clean both about once a
I B	month to help prevent odors
	from	building up. Wipe	up
liiiiil	spills	right away.

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

Burn Hazard

Do not touch refrigeration tubes near defrost pan.

Doing so can result in burns.

PART	WHAT	TO USE
Removable parts	Sponge	or cloth

(shelves, crisper, etc.) with mild 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)

HOW TO CLEAN

l Hand wash and dry thoroughly.

l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.

lRinse and dry thoroughly.

l Wax 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.

Instde walls (allow freezer to warm up so cloth won’t stick)

Door liners and gaskets

Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with baking soda or mild detergent

and warm water

Sponge, soft cloth, or paper towel with mild detergent and warm water

l Wash with mixture of warm water and: - mild detergent, or

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

l Wipe and dry thoroughly.

l Wipe and dry thoroughly.

DO NOT USE cleantng waxes, concen- trated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts.

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