Whirlpool WSR57R18DM Use & Care Guide - Page 8
Caring For Your Refrigerator
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Crispers Drawers To Remove and Replace a Drawer: 1. Slide drawer straight out to the stop. Lift the front of the drawer and slide it out the rest of the way. 2. Replace a drawer by sliding it back in fully past the stop. Crisper Cover To Remove the Crisper(s) Cover: 1. Remove crisper(s). Hold the glass insert firmly with one hand and press up in the center of the glass insert until it rises above the plastic frame. Slowly slide the glass insert forward to remove. 2. Lift the cover frame and remove it. To Replace Crisper Cover: 1. Fit the back of the cover frame into the supports on the side walls of the refrigerator. Lower the front of the cover frame into place. 2. Slide the rear of the glass insert into the cover frame and lower the front into place. Crisper Humidity Control (on some models) You can adjust the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper using the settings between "+" and "-". "-" (open) lets moist air out of the crisper for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. ■ Fruit: Wash, let dry and store in refrigerator in plastic bag in crisper. Do not wash or hull berries until they are ready to use. Sort and keep berries in original container in crisper. ■ Vegetables with skins: Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper. "+" (closed) keeps moist air in the crisper for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. ■ Leafy vegetables: Wash in cold water, drain and trim or tear off bruised and discolored areas. Place in plastic bag or plastic container and store in crisper. Door Bin To Remove and Replace the Bin: 1. Remove the bin by tipping the front of the bin forward and sliding out. 2. Replace the bin by sliding it in above the desired support tilting it back into place. CARING FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR Cleaning Your Refrigerator WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. Clean the refrigerator about once a month to keep odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately. To Clean Your Refrigerator: 1. Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling. 2. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. 3. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc. 4. 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. ■ 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. These can scratch or damage materials. ■ To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water). 5. Replace the removable parts. 6. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish. Painted Metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 8