Changing The Light Bulb; Power Interruptions - Whirlpool WSZ57L18DM User Manual

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Frost-free means that you will not 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 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. Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling.
2. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
3. 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.
4. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, bins,
etc.
5. 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).
6. Replace the removable parts.
7. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
8. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned
as often as every other month. This may help save energy.
Open the freezer door and remove the base grille by removing
2 Phillips-head screws and pulling the grille toward you.
CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER
Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the
condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.
Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the
leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into
place. Reinstall the screws.
9. Replace all frozen food.
10. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
11. Set temperature control to desired setting. See "Using the
Control."

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to replace
the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage.
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. Remove the light shield by squeezing the lens from the sides,
pushing back and pulling down.
3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb or an
LED bulb rated for wet/damp locations.
NOTE: Some LED replacement light bulbs are not recommended
for wet/damp environments. Refrigerator fresh food and freezer
compartments are considered wet/damp environments. Read and
follow all instructions on the LED packaging when replacing the
factory installed LED bulb. A replacement LED bulb can be
purchased from an authorized dealer.
4. Replace the light shield.
5. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

Power Interruptions

If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed to help
food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:
Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
If a food locker is not available, consume or can perishable food at
once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one.
A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked
goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen,
although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the
food is poor, dispose of it.
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