Whirlpool WRS970CIDM Use & Care Guide - Page 19
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To Clean Your Refrigerator: NOTE: Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. 1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 2. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. 3. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. 4. There is no need for routine condenser cleaning in normal home operating environments. If the environment is particularly greasy or dusty, or there is significant pet traffic in the home, the condenser should be cleaned every 2 to 3 months to ensure maximum efficiency. If you need to clean the condenser: ■ Remove the base grille. See the "Door Removal" instructions, either in the User Instructions or the Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual, or in the separate instruction sheet provided with your refrigerator. ■ Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille and the front surface area of the condenser. ■ Replace the base grille when finished. 5. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power. Lights IMPORTANT: The refrigerator and freezer compartments, air tower and dispenser lights are LEDs that cannot be changed by yourself. To order replacement LED lightings, please, call Whirlpool service (1-800-253-1301 (U.S.A.) or 1-800-807-6777 (Canada).) Freezer Compartment - Upper Light Light Shield Removal: ■ Gently squeeze the front and the bottom-rear edge of the light shield to release the tabs from the wall slots, then pull the light shield forward. Replacement Bulb: ■ If the burned-out light is a full-size LED bulb, replace it with Whirlpool part number W10565137A (a 3.6 watt LED bulb). ■ If the burned-out light is an incandescent bulb, replace it with an incandescent appliance bulb of the same size, shape and wattage (40-watt maximum). Light Shield Reinstallation: ■ Align the light shield in its proper position, and snap the tabs into the wall slots. Vacation and Moving Care Vacations If You Choose to Leave Refrigerator On While You Are Away: 1. Use up any perishables and freeze other items. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker and is connected to the household water supply, turn off the water supply to the refrigerator. Property damage can occur if the water supply is not turned off. 3. If you have an automatic ice maker, turn off the ice maker. NOTE: Depending on your model, raise the wire shutoff arm to OFF (up) position or press the switch to OFF. 4. Empty the ice bin. If You Choose to Turn Refrigerator Off Before You Leave: 1. Remove all food from the refrigerator. 2. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: ■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. ■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF setting. 3. Depending on the model, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF or turn cooling off. See "Using the Controls" in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide. 4. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 5. Tape rubber or wood blocks to the tops of both doors to prop them open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor and mold from building up. Moving When you are moving your refrigerator to a new home, follow these steps to prepare it for the move. 1. If your refrigerator has an automatic ice maker: ■ Turn off the water supply to the ice maker at least one day ahead of time. ■ Disconnect the water line from the back of the refrigerator. ■ When the last load of ice drops, raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (up) position or move the switch to the OFF setting. 2. Remove all food from the refrigerator and pack all frozen food in dry ice. 3. Empty the ice bin. 4. Depending on the model, turn the Refrigerator Control to OFF or turn cooling off. See "Using the Controls" in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide. 5. Unplug refrigerator. 6. Clean, wipe, and dry thoroughly. 19