Whirlpool ED19MT Refrigerator User Manual


 
Cleaning your refrigerator
Both the refrigerator and freezer sections defrost
To clean your refrrgerator, turn the Temperature
automatically. But both should be cleaned about
Control to OFF, unplug It. take out all removable
once a month to help prevent odors from building
ports, and clean it according to the followrng
up. Of course, spills should be wiped up right away
directions
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable ports
[shelves, crisper, meat
pan etc ]
Outside
lnsrde walls [Freezer Sponge, soft cloth or
should be allowed to paper towel, baking
worm up so cloth won’t
soda. worm water, mild
stick.) detergent
Door liners and gaskets Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and worm
paper towel; mild water
detergent, worm water.
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Rrnse and dry
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Dark plastics
(covers and panels)
Defrost pan
Condenser Coil
Floor under refrigerator
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and worm
water.
Sponge. cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax]
How to clean
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Wash removable ports with worm water
and a mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Wash with worm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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Rinse and dry
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Wax panted metal surfaces at least
twice a year wrth 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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Wash with worm water and
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mild detergent or
~ baking soda (2 tablespoons [ 26 g ] to
1 quart [ 95 I] worm water
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Rinse and dry
Mild detergent and
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Wash with a soft grit-free cloth or
worm 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 cleansers,
or flammable or toxic solvents like acetone, gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, etc. These can scratch or damage the material.
Sponge or cloth: mild
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Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
detergent and warm
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To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
water.
brace (remove tape; if any).
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Wash defrost pan with worm water and
mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Replace with notched corner to the rear
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Push
it
all the way In.
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Make sure defrost drain tube is pointing
into pan.
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Replace base grille.
Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narrow
attachment.
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Remove base grille.
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Clean dust and lint from condenser at
least every other month.
Usual floor cleaners.
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Replace base grille.
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Roll refrigerator out only as for as water
supply line allows.
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Wash floor.
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Roll refrigerator back.
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Check to see if the refrigerator is level.
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