Whirlpool 2165306 - Manual (Page 11)

Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few
things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your
freezer properly.
Caring for Your Freezer
Defrosting and cleaning your freezer
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost
has built up to about
'/4
inch (6 mm) thick­
ness. 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 deter­
gents, bleaches, or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts. Damage
can occur.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Unplug freezer before cleaning or
defrosting.
Do not place electrical devices such
as fans or hair dryers in freezer
when defrosting.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
1. Turn Temperature Control to 0 and
unplug power cord.
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.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler, additional
refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
3. For models with a defrost water
drain: Open the defrost water drain.
(See page 9.)
NOTE: Check the drain pan frequently
to avoid water overflow. Have a second
pan handy for easier emptying of
drain pan.
For models without a defrost water
drain: Use a large sponge or plastic
baster to remove water from the freezer
bottom. You might want to have a pan
close by to wring the sponge or empty
the baster into.
4. Place pans of hot water in freezer with
lid 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.
5. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
Do not use an ice pick, knife, or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer.
Damage can occur.
6. Wipe water from walls with a towel or
sponge.
7. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to
1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.
8. Wipe and dry thoroughly.
9. Use a sponge, cloth, or paper towel and
mild detergent in warm water to clean
outside of freezer, door liner, and
gasket.
10. Wipe and dry thoroughly.
11. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of
freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts.
Wax may damage them.
12. For models with a defrost water
drain: Close the defrost water drain.
(See page 9.)
13. Replace all frozen food.
14. Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting
the temperature control” on page 7.
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