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Product Help | Whirlpool

How and When to Safely Clean the Condenser Coils

Cleaning Guide for Whirlpool Refrigerator Condenser Coils

Refer to the Owner's Manual for additional information on cleaning the condensers for your specific refrigerator model. Some models do not require the condenser coils to be cleaned; others can only be cleaned by a certified technician. 

In a normal home operating environment, routine condenser cleaning is not typically needed. However, 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.

Steps to clean the condenser:  

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  1.  Unplug the refrigerator or disconnect the power.
  2.  Remove the base grille at the bottom of the refrigerator. Do this by opening both doors, placing your hands along the ends of the grille and pushing in on the top of the grille while pulling up on the bottom.
  3.  Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush to clean the grille, the open areas behind the grille, and the front surface area to be cleaned. A specific Refrigerator Coil Brush can also be used.  We recommend using the Whirlpool Maintenance Brush part number 4210463RW.
    Open both doors, place your hands along the ends of the grille and push in on the top of the grille while pull up on the bottom. Remove the base grille at the bottom of the refrigerator and clean the grille
  4. Replace the base grille. Do so by lining up the grille support tabs with the metal clips and pushing the grille firmly to snap into place.

Replace the base grille. Do so by lining up the grille support tabs with the metal clips and pushing the grille firmly to snap into place.

  1. Plug in the refrigerator or reconnect power.

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