Whirlpool EV150E - Manual (Page 6)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about 'A 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 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.
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use
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
electric 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.
How to clean
Removable parts
(trivet) Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
Outside
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax [or good
auto paste wax).
Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleansers.
Rinse and dry.
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
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 door open
to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help,
• 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 tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freeser. They can cause damage
to the liner and Interior parts.
Door liner and 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, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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Condenser colls Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
WARNING: Watch out
for sharp wire ends at
top of condenser
coils. They can cause
injury or damage brush.
’ Slide freezer out away from the wall.
' Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, every 2 or 3 months.