Whirlpool 2201959 - Manual (Page 17)

C
ARING FOR
Y
OUR
R
EFRIGERATOR
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.
C
LEANING YOUR REFRIGERATOR
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.
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:
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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 (26 g [2 tablespoons]
to .95 L [1 quart] of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow freezer to
warm up so cloth
won’t stick)
w WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
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