Whirlpool EH12OC EH15OC - Manual (Page 6)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 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:
1. Turn Temp>erature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug Freezer.
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours.
4. Remove drain cover by pulling out.
5. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
6. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer.
7. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into
a separate drain.
8. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Remove hose adapter.
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3. Plug in freezer.
4. See directions for "Setting the Temperature Con­
trol," page 5.
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable part
(bosket) Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water. • Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
Outside Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water.
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry,
• Dc not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because It may damage these parts.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel, baking
soda and warm water.
• Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
• Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open
to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help.
• Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
• Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g]
baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L] warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tooi or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
tc the liner and interior parts.
Ud gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter­
gent and warm water. • Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bieaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.