Storage Basket; Storage Gate; Convertible Refrigerator/Freezer Care; Cleaning - Whirlpool EV165NXTN Use And Care Manual

Storage Basket

(on some models)
The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items
that are difficult to store on convertible refrigerator/freezer
shelves. To remove the basket, pull out and lift up.

CONVERTIBLE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER CARE

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Refrigerator Mode
Clean the refrigerator about once a month to prevent odors from
building up. Wipe up spills immediately.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
crispers, etc.
3. 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).
4. Replace the removable parts.
5. Clean the exterior as needed. See "Cleaning Exterior" later in
this section.
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To lower and raise the storage gate:
1. Lift the top of the gate up slightly, out of the supports. Pull the
gate forward and down.
2. Return the gate to the upright position. Lift the top of the gate
slightly to clear the supports. Lower the gate into the
supports.

Cleaning

6. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be
cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save
energy. See Cleaning Condenser Coils later in this section.
7. Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Freezer Mode - Frost Free
Frost-free means that you will never have to defrost your freezer.
Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and
depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically
warms up just enough to melt the frost, and it then flows down to
the drain pan (located behind the base grille) where it is
evaporated.
Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of
newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler,
additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
3. 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).
4. Replace the removable parts.
5. Replace all frozen food.
6. Clean the exterior as needed. See "Cleaning Exterior" later in
this section.
7. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be
cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save
energy. See "Cleaning Condenser Coils" later in this section.
8. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

Storage Gate

(on some models)