Base Grille; Defrosting And Cleaning Your Manual Defrost Freezer; Changing The Light Bulb - Whirlpool EV200NXKQ00 Use & Care Manual

Base Grille

To remove and replace the base grille:
1. Remove the base grille by opening the freezer door and pull
on both sides of the base grille.
2. Replace the base grille by aligning the grille support tabs
with the openings in the freezer cabinet. Push firmly to snap
grille into place.
Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual
Defrost Freezer
(on some models)
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about
¹⁄₄ in. (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 and cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
NOTE: The drain cap must be removed before defrosting the
freezer and replaced securely afterward.
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, an
additional refrigerator-freezer, or a cool area.
3. Remove base grille. (See the "Base Grille" section.)
4. For models with a drain system:
Reach under the unit and pull the drain hose out through the
opening. The drain hose carries defrost water out of the
freezer, and through the area behind the base grille. Place a
large shallow pan under the drain hose. Remove the drain
cap inside freezer.
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently to avoid water
overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying.
For models without a drain system:
Remove water using a sponge or baster to remove excess
water from the freezer bottom and empty water into a large
pan.
5. Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed
melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also
help. Do not place fan or any electrical device in freezer.
6. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
NOTE: Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other sharp-pointed
tool to defrost freezer. Damage can occur.
7. Wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.
8. Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in
warm water or 2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart
(0.95 L) warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
9. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
10. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and mild detergent in warm
water to clean outside of freezer, door liner, and gasket.
11. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
12. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer to provide rust
protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage
them.
13. For models with a drain system, you should replace the
drain hose, drain cap and base grille.
14. Replace all frozen food.
15. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
16. See the "Using the Control" section.

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to
replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield. From the back of the light shield, pull
forward and down.
3. Replace the light bulb with an appliance bulb of the same
wattage.
4. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
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