Whirlpool ET22DK - Manual (Page 10)

Cleaning chart..
Part
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, meat
drawer, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls (Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won't
stick.)
Door liners and gaskets
Dark plastics
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser Coil
Floor under refrigerator
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel;mild
detergent;
appliance wax (or
good auto paste wax).
How to clean
• Wash removable parts with warm water
and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Rinse and dry.
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a
clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on plas­
tic parts.
surfaces provides rust protection.
• Wash with warm water and
- mild detergent or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1 quart [.95 L.] warm water).
• Rinse and dry.
Sponge, soft cloth or • Wash with mild detergent and warm
paper towel; mild
water,
detergent, warm water. • Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Mild detergent and • Wash with a soft cloth or sponge,
warm water; soft clean • Rinse and dry.
sponge and soft, clean
cloth.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Waxing painted metal
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper
towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent.
Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment.
Usual floor cleaners.
• Remove base grille. (See page 7.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brace (remove tape; if any).
• Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Replace with notched corner to the rear.
Push it all the way in.
• Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
• Replace base grille.
• Remove base grille.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month
• Replace base grille.
• Roll refrigerator out only as far as water
supply line allows.
• Clean the floor.
• Roll refrigerator back.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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