Vacation And Moving Care - Whirlpool W11515962 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

4. Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a
clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm
water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or
cleaners containing chlorine. These can scratch or
damage materials. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5. Replace the removable parts.
Condenser cleaning:
Explosion Hazard
Risk of fire or explosion due to puncture of
refrigerant tubing.
Follow handling instructions carefully.
Flammable refrigerant used.
1. Remove the base grille. See "Base Grille".
2. Clean the condenser coils regularly. They are located
behind the base grille. Coils may need to be cleaned as
often as every other month. This may help save energy.
3. Use a vacuum cleaner with an extended attachment to
clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
4. Replace the base grille.
5. Plug in Refrigerator or reconnect power.
Try the solutions suggested here fi rst in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
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Vacation and Moving Care

Vacation
If you choose to leave the Refrigerator on while you're
away, use up any perishables and freeze other items.
If you choose to turn the Refrigerator off before you leave,
follow these steps.
1. Remove all food from the Refrigerator.
2. Unplug the Refrigerator.
3. Clean the Refrigerator. See "Cleaning".
4. Tape a rubber or wood block to the top of the door to
prop it open far enough for air to get in. This stops odor
and mold from building up.
Moving
When you are moving your Refrigerator, follow these steps
to prepare it for the move.
1. Remove all contents from the Refrigerator.
2. Unplug the Refrigerator.
3. Clean, wipe, and dry it thoroughly.
4. Take out all removable parts, wrap them well, and tape
them together so they don't shift and rattle during the
move.
5. Tape the doors shut and tape the power cord to the
Refrigerator. When you get to your new home, put
everything back and refer to the "Installation
Instructions" section for preparation instructions.
Explosion Hazard
Risk of fire or explosion.
Flammable refrigerant used.
Do not use mechanical devices to defrost
Refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.