Cleaning the water line in your Whirlpool refrigerator is typically done by flushing the system, often using a solution like distilled white vinegar. This helps remove mineral buildup and keeps your water tasting fresh.
How to Clean Your Refrigerator Water Line with Vinegar
One effective method to clean the water line is by flushing it with distilled white vinegar. This process helps sanitize and clean the internal tubing and reservoir.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these simple steps to flush your refrigerator's water line using distilled white vinegar, based on standard procedures:
- Prepare: Ensure you have enough distilled white vinegar for the flushing process.
- Position a Bowl: Place a bowl or container directly under the water dispenser nozzle to catch the liquid that will be expelled.
- Initiate Flushing: Press the water dispenser button to begin pushing the vinegar through the line.
- Continue Dispensing: Keep the button pressed, allowing the vinegar to run through the entire water line and reservoir.
- Empty the Reservoir: Continue dispensing until all the vinegar has run through the system. You will know the reservoir is empty when no more liquid comes out of the dispenser.
Note: After flushing with vinegar, it is highly recommended to flush the system multiple times with fresh water to remove any residual vinegar taste before using the dispenser for drinking water.
Cleaning your water line regularly helps maintain the quality and taste of the water dispensed from your refrigerator.
