Whirlpool EVL165NXRQ03 Use & Care Manual page 10

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thataredifficult tostore onconvertible refrigerator/freezer
shelves. Toremove thebasket, pull o utandliftup.
Tolower andraise thestorage gate:
1. Liftthetopofthegate upslightly, outofthesupports. Pull t he
gate forward a nddown.
2. Return t hegate totheupright position. Liftthe topofthegate
slightly t oclear t hesupports. Lower thegate intothe
supports.
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CONVERTIBLE R EFRIGERATOR/FREEZER CARE
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.
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.
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