Whirlpool RTl8BM Freezer User Manual


 
Cleaning Your Refrigerator
both sections once a month.
I
l Unplug power supply cord or
. For models with condenser coils
1. Turn Refrigerator Control to OFF
and unplug power cord.
2. Take out all removable parts and
clean accordina to the following
directions: -
diskorkxt power supply at the
behind refrigerator, prevent
fuse or circuit breaker box before
peramal injury by avoiding sharp
cleaning your refrigerator to
edges at ends of coils.
prevent electrical shock.
. Do Not use any sharp instruments
. Do Not clean any part of the
to clean your refrigerator. Do Not
refrigerator with flammable
fluids. This can create a fire or
explosion.
use window sprays, scouring
cleaners, or flammable fluids.
These can scratch or damage the
material.
PART
Removable parts
(shelves,
crispers, meat drawer, etc.)
Outside
Inside walls
(allow the freezer walls
to warm up so cloth won’t
stick)
Door liners and gaskets
Plastics
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser coils
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 1) 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.
HOW TO CLEAN
. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n
Twice a year-apply appliance wax or good auto
paste wax to painted metal surfaces.
Waxing
these
parts provides rust protection.
n
Do Not use wax
on plastic parts.
n
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Wash, rinse and dry
thoroughly.
n
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Models RTl4DK, RTl4DM, RT14CK. RTlGDK.
RT18AK, RTlIBM, RT18BK and RTl8DK
Defrost pan is behind the refrigerator, on top of the
motor.
n
Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n Do Not remove defrost pan.
n Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n
Move refrigerator back into place.
n
Check levelness of refrigerator.
Models RTZOCK and RT2OAK
n Remove base grille. (See page 7.)
n
Lift defrost pan over wire brace (remove any tape).
n
Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
n Replace
defrost pan with notched comer to the rear.
Push pan in all the way.
n
Check that defrost pan tubing is pointing into pan.
n
Replace base grille. (See page 7.)
Models RTl4DK. RTl4DM, RTlICK, RTlGDK,
RT18AK, RTlSBM, RTl8BK and RTl8DK
Condenser coils are behind the refrigerator.
n
Move refrigerator out away from wall.
n
Vacuum coils at least every other month.
n
Move refrigerator back into place, leaving 1 inch
(2.54 cm) between the wall and condenser coils.
n
Check levelness of refrigerator.
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