Cleaning Your Freezer; Cleaning Chart - Whirlpool EV150F Use And Care Manual

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about l/d inch (6 mm] thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humidity areas,a freezer may need more frequent defrosting.
To defrost and clean:
I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF
2. Unplug power cord
' 3. Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in
bottom of freezer.
4 Take out all food and removable parts.
Note:
Wrap frozen foods and packages In several
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food will
stay frozen for several hours
5. Place pan of hot water Inside freezer to speed
melting of frost Keep door open Ice can be re-
moved in large pieces as it melts Direct air from
electrrc fan Into freezer to speed defrosting
6. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2 Plug in power cord.
3. See directions for "Setting the Temperature Con-
trol," page 5
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(basket)
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
How to clean
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
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Rinse and drv.
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
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Wash with warm water and a mild
towel, mild detergent;
detergent
Do not use abrasive or
appliance wax (or good harsh cleansers.
auto paste wax).
l
Rinse and dry
l
Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a
year with appliance wax or a good auto
paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth
Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
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Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan,
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open
sponge or towel, baking to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water fan into freezer will also help.
l
Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking
soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water.
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and interior parts.
Door liner and gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel; mild deter- . Rinse and dry
gent and warm water.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Condenser coils Vacuum cleaner;
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Slide freezer out away from the wall.
usrng the brush
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Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
attachment. the freezer, every two or 3 months
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