Whirlpool DESIGNERSTYLE 2184589 Troubleshooting Guide download pdf (Page 17)

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,

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take out all removable parts, and clean

the refrigerator according to the following directions.

Burn 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 burns.

PART

WHAT TO USE

HOW TO CLEAN

Removable parts Sponge or cloth with mild

l Hand wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

(shelves, crisper, etc.) detergent and warm water

Outside

Sponge, cloth, or paper

l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive or

towel with mild detergent,

harsh cleaners.

warm water, and a good

l Wipe and dry thoroughly.

appliance wax (or good

auto paste wax)

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.

Inside walls

(allow freezer to

warm up so cloth

won’t stick)

Door liners

and gaskets

Sponge, soft cloth, or paper

l Wash with mixture of warm water and:

towel with baking soda or

- mild detergent, or

mild detergent and warm

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

water

l Wipe and dry thoroughly.

Sponge, soft cloth, or paper

l Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.

towel with mild detergent

and warm water

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated

detergents, bleaches, or cleaners containing

petroleum on plastic parts.

Plastic parts

(covers and panels)

Soft, clean sponge or soft,

clean cloth with mild deter-

gent and warm water

l Wash, 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 3.

Defrost pan

Sponge or cloth with mild

detergent and warm water

l Remove base grille. (See page 15.)

l Reach into small opening at right edge and remove

the defrost pan.

l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.

l Replace defrost pan. Make sure to push it com-

pletely into the opening.

l Replace base grille.

Condenser

coils

Vacuum cleaner with

extended narrow

attachment

l Remove base grille. (See page 15.)

l Vacuum coils when dusty or dirty. Coils may need

to be cleaned as often as every other month.

. Replace base grille.

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