Whirlpool RT16DK - Manual (Page 9)

Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. To help prevent
odors, wipe up spills immediately. Clean
both sections once a month.
1. Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF
and unplug power cord.
2. Take out all removable parts and
clean according to the following
directions:
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electrical shock, personal
injury or damage:
■ Unplug power supply cord or
disconnect power supply at the
fuse or circuit breaker box before
cleaning your refrigerator to
prevent electrical shock.
■ Do Not clean any part of the
refrigerator with flammable
fluids. This pan create a fire or
explosion.
■ For models with condenser coils
behind refrigerator, prevent
personal injury by avoiding sharp
edges at ends of coils.
■ Do Not use any sharp instruments
to clean your refrigerator. Do Not
use window sprays, scouring
cleaners, or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage the
material.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts (shelves,
crispers, meat drawer, etc.) Sponge or doth; mild detergent
and warm water. ■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Outside Sponge, soft doth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water;
appliance wax (or good auto paste
wax). ■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
■ Twice a year-apply appliance wax or good auto
paste wax to painted metal surfaces. Waxing these
parts provides rust protection.
■ Do Not use wax on plastic parts.
Inside walls
(allow the freezer walls
to warm up so cloth won't
stick) Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water
OR 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart (0.95 1) warm water. ■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft doth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water. ■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Plastics
(covers and panels) Soft, clean sponge or soft cloth;
mild detergent and warm water. ■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Defrost pan Sponge or soft cloth; mild
detergent and warm water. Models RT14DK, RT14DM, RT14CK, RT16DK,
RT18AK, RT18BM, RT18BK and RT18DK
Defrost pan is behind the refrigerator, on top of the
motor.
■ Move refrigerator out away from wall.
■ Do Not remove defrost pan.
■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
■ Move refrigerator back into place.
■ Check levelness of refrigerator.
Models RT20CK and RT20AK
■ Remove base grille. (See page 7.)
■ Lift defrost pan over wire brace (remove any tape).
■ Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
■ Replace defrost pan with notched comer to the rear.
Push pan in all the way.
■ Check that defrost pan tubing is pointing into pan.
■ Replace base grille. (See page 7.)
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner with brush
attachment. Models RT14DK, RT14DM, RT14CK, RT16DK,
RT18AK, RT18BM, RT18BK and RT18DK
Condenser coils are behind the refrigerator.
■ Move refrigerator out away from wall.
■ Vacuum coils at least every other month.
■ Move refrigerator back into place, leaving 1 inch
(2.54 cm) between the wall and condenser coUs.
■ Check levelness of refrigerator.
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