Whirlpool 1-34850/4390527 - Manual (Page 10)

10 W I T H Q U E S T I O N S O R C O M M E N T S
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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 extend its product life. This section tells you how to clean your refrig-
erator and what to do when going on holiday, 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, turn the Temp-
erature Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts, and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
!!!INSERT WARNING HERE!!!
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become
hot. Clean defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth, or paper
towel with mild detergent,
warm water, and an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
Sponge, soft cloth, or
paper towel with baking
soda or mild detergent
and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
• Hand wash, rinse, and dry
thoroughly.
• Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
• 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.
• Wash with mixture of warm water
and
– mild detergent, or
– baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g]
to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
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