Roper RT18EK Refrigerator User Manual


 
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. Thii 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
q
Both the refrigerator and freezer
sections defrost automatically.
However, clean both about once
.
a
month to help prevent odors
Personal Injury Hazard
from building up. Wipe up spills
Refrigeration system tubes are near the
right away.
defrost pan and can hecome hot. Clean
To clean your refrigerator, unplug it, take out
defrost pan carefully.
all removable parts, and clean the refrigerator
Failure to do so could result in personal
according to the following directions.
injury.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
outside
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mike
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth, or paper
towel with mib detergent,
warm water,
and
an
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
Inside walls
Sponge, soft cloth, or
(allow freezer to
paper towel with baking
warm up so cloth soda or mild detergent
won’t stick)
and warm water
HOW TO CLEAN
l
Hand wash, &se, and dry
thoroughly.
l
Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l
Wipe and dry thoroughly.
l
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.
l
Wash with mixture of warm water
and
- mild detergent, or
- baking soda (2 tablespoons
[26 g] to 1 quart [.95 L] of water).
l
Wipe and dry thoroughly.
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