Whirlpool RT12DC Freezer User Manual


 
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer
sections defrost automatically. To help
prevent odors, wipe up spills
immediately. Clean both sections once a
month.
1. Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF
and unplug power cord.
2. Take out all removable parts and
clean according to the following
directions :
PART
Removable parts
(shelves, crisper, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(AJlow the freezer walls to warm up
so cloth won’t stick)
Door liners and gaskets
Plastics
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
(behind refrigerator on top of the
motor)
Condenser coils
(behind refrigerator)
Floor under refrigerator
Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard
. Unplug power supply cord or discoMect power supply at the fuse or circuit
breaker box before cleaning your refrigerator. Failure to do so could result in
electrical shock.
.Do Not use sharp instruments, window sprays, scouring cleaners or flam-
mable fluids on your refrigerator. These cau scratch or damage the material.
WHAT TO USE
Sponge or cloth; mild detergent
and warm water.
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water;
appliance wax (or good auto
paste wax).
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water
OR 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart (0.95 I) warm
water.
Sponge, soft cloth or paper towel;
mild detergent and warm water.
Soft, clean sponge or soft cloth;
mild detergent and warm water.
Sponge or soft cloth; mild
detergent and warm water.
Vacuum cleaner with brush
attachment.
Floor cleaners.
HOW TO CLEAN
n Wash with wet sponge or cloth.
. Rinseanddry.
. Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper
towel.
. Rinseanddry.
. Twice a year - apply appliance wax or
good auto paste wax to painted metal
surfaces with a clean, soft cloth.
Waxing painted, metal surfaces
provides rust protection.
. Do Not use wax on plastic parts.
. Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper
towel.
. Rinse and dry.
. Wash with wet sponge, cloth or paper
towel.
. Rinseanddry.
. Wash with wet sponge or cloth.
m Rinse and dry.
. Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n
Do Not remove defrost pan.
. Wash defrost pan with wet sponge or
cloth.
. Rinseanddry.
n Move refrigerator back into place.
n Check levelness of refrigerator.
. Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n Vacuum dust and lint from condenser
coils at least every other month.
l Move refrigerator back into place,
leaving 1 inch (2.54 cm) between the
wall and condenser coils.
m Check levelness of refrigerator.
m Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n Clean the floor.
n Move refrigerator back into place.
m Check levelness of refrigerator.
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