Whirlpool 8ET17NK Refrigerator User Manual


 
Caring For Your Refrigerator
In This Section
Page
Cleaning
your refrigerator
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Holiday
and moving
care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Page
Power
interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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 holiday, moving or during a power outage.
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections
defrost automatically. However, clean both
about once a month to 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.
Personal Injury Hazard
Refrigeration system tubes are near the
defrost pan and can become hot. Re-
move and install defrost pan carefully.
Failure to do so could result in personal
injury.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper,
etc.)
Outside
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth with mild
detergent and warm
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel with mild 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, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
l Wash outside of cabinet. Do not
use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
l Rinse 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 (26 g [2 tablespoons]
to .95 L [l quart] of water).
l Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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