Whirlpool 3VED29DQ - Manual (Page 18)

CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR
Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
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Cleaning your refrigerator..... ......... 18 Power interruptions................. .............. 20
Holiday and moving care....... ......... 19
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 will tell you how to clean
your refrigerator 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. But both should be
cleaned about once a month to help prevent
odors from building up. Spills should be
wiped up right away.
To clean your refrigerator, turn the Refrig­
erator Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all
removable parts and clean the refrigerator
according to the following directions.
AWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are located
near the defrost pan and can become
hot. Remove and install defrost pan
carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Sponge or cloth with
mild detergent and
warm water • Hand wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild
detergent, warm water
and an appliance wax
(or good auto paste
wax) • Wash outside of cabinet. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners.
• Rinse 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.
Inside walls
(freezer should be
allowed to warm
up so cloth won’t
stick)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel with
baking soda or mild
detergent and warm
water • Wash with mixture of warm water and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (26 g [2 tablespoons]
to 0.95 L [1 quart] of water).
• Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Door liners and
gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel with mild
detergent and warm
water • Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated
detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Plastic parts
(covers and
panels)
Soft, clean sponge or
soft, clean cloth with
mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays,
scouring cleansers or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage material. See
“Important Safety Instructions” on page 3.
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