Whirlpool ETl8XK Refrigerator User Manual


 
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
To clean your refrrgerator. turn the Refrigerator
automatically But both should be cleaned about
Control to OFF, unplug it, take out all removable
once a month to help prevent odors from burldrng
parts, and clean it according to the following
up Of course, spills should be wiped up right away.
drrections.
Cleaning chart...
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Part
What to use
How to clean
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Removable parts Mild detergent and
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Wash removable parts wrth warm water
[shelves, crisper, meat
warm water
and a mrld detergent
pan etc )
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Rinse and dry
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Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
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Wash with warm water and a mild de-
towel; mild detergent,
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
appliance wax [or good
cleansers.
auto paste wax)
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Rinse and dry
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Wax 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 plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
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Sponge, soft&l% or
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Inside walls [Freezer
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Wash wrth warm water and
should be allowed to
paper towel, baking
~ mild detergent or
warm up so cloth won’t
soda, warm water, mild bakrng soda (2 tablespoons 126 g I to
stick )
detergent
1 quart 1 95 II warm water
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Rinse and dry
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Door liners and gaskets
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash wrth mild detergent and warm
paper towel, mrld water
detergent, warm water
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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Dark plastic panels
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Mild detergent and
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Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
warm water; soft, clean
sponge.
sponge and soft, clean
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Rinse and dry with a damp grit-free
cloth.
cloth or chamois
DO NOT USE paper towels, window sprays, scouring cleaners, or
flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, carbon tetrachloride,
gasoline, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
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Defrost pan
Warm water and mild
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Roll refrigerator away from wall
(behind the refrigerator,
detergent.
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Wash defrost pan with warm water and
on top of motor)
mild detergent. Do not remove pan
to clean it.
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Rinse and dry
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Condenser coil
Use vacuum cleaner
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Clean dust and lint from condenser
with brush attachment.
coil behind the refrigerator at least
every other month
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Leave one inch (2 54 cm) between wall
and condenser coil on back of the
refrigerator.
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Floor under refrigerator
Usual floor cleaner
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Roll refrigerator away from the wall.
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Wash floor
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Roll refrigerator back into place.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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