Whirlpool ET20EK - Manual (Page 9)

Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
automaticaliy. But both should be cleaned about
once a month to help prevent odors from building
up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator turn the Refrigerator
Controi to OFF, unplug it, take out ali removable
parts and clean it according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removdble 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 cioth; miid
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel;mild detergent;
applidnce wax (or
good auto paste wax).
Waxing painted metal
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper
towel; mild
detergent, warm water.
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.
• Wdx 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.
surtaces 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.
• Wash with mild detergent and 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 • Rjnse 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 • Remove base grille. (See page 7.)
detergent and warm • To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
water. brace (remove tape; if any).
• Wash defrost pan with warm water and
miid 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 tar as water
supply line aliows.
• Ciean the floor.
• Roll refrigerator back.
• Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment.
Usual tioor cleaners.