Whirlpool 2194182 - Manual (Page 23)

Caring for Your Refrigerator
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.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. How­
ever, clean both about once
a month to help prevent odors
from building up. Wipe up
spills right away.
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it,
take out all removable parts, and clean
the refrigerator according to the following
directions.
^WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch refrigeration tubes near
defrost pan.
Doing so can resuit in burns.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Removabie 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 a good appliance
wax (or good auto
paste wax)
• 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
metai surfaces provides rust protec­
tion. Do not wax piastic parts.
Inside waiis
(allow freezer 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 (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to
.95 L] of water).
• Wipe and dry thoroughly.
Door iiners
and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth,
or paper towel with
mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash, wipe, and dry thoroughly.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, con­
centrated detergents, bleaches, or
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts.
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