Whirlpool EH150F - Manual (Page 6)

• Fill to capacity. Follow recommended procedures
for freezing foods.
• Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( -17.8°C), There Is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
• Do not let frost build up to more than V
a
inch
(6 mm) thick.
Energy Saving Ups...
• Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
closure.
• Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi­
nate searching
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about C 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 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.
Cleaning chart...
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.
Part
Removable parts
(baskets)
Outside
Inside waiis
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water.
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent,
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
How to ciean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent,
• Rinse and dry,
• Wash with warm water and a mild de­
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cieansers.
• Rinse and dry,
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax ora
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on piastic parts.
Waxing painted metai surfaces provides rust protection.
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 eiecfric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the finer and interior parts.
Lid gasket Sponge, soft cloth or • Wash with mild detergent and warm water,
paper towel; rnild deter- • Rinse and dry,
gent and warmi water,
DO NOT USE cfeaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bfeaches
or cieansers containing petrofeum on piastic parts.