Whirlpool COMPACT FREEZER - Manual (Page 10)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R F R E E Z E R
Caring For Your Freezer
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Defrosting and cleaning What to do during power outages ....11
the freezer.................................. .............10 Vacation and moving care....................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.
Defrosting and cleaning the freezer
Defrost and dean your freezer when frost has
built up to about Vi-inch (6 mm) thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be
done at least once a year. In high humidity
areas, the freezer may need more frequent
defrosting and cleaning.
AWARNING
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
• Turning the Temperature Control to
OFF does not remove power from the
unit. Failure to unplug the power cord
before cleaning or servicing the freezer
could result in electrical shock.
• Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or injury
can occur.
• Do not use an ice pick, knife or other
sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer.
Damage can occur.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners on your
freezer. Do not use deaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or .
cleaners containing petroleum on
plastic parts. Damage can occur.
To defrost and clean the freezer:
1. Turn the Temperature Control to OFF and
unplug the 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
freezer, or in a cool area.
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3. Remove the storage baskets and scrape
the sides of the liner with the plastic
scraper provided with the unit.
NOTE: Be careful when scraping around
the evaporator on the back wall. Do not
puncture it.
4. Place pans of hot water in the freezer with
the door open to speed melting. Directing
air from an electrical fan into the freezer
will also help. Do not place fan in the
freezer.
5. Pull out the drain plug and place a shallow
pan or container under the drain opening
to catch defrost water.
NOTE: Check the pan frequently to avoid
water overflow. Have a second pan handy
for easier emptying of the drain pan.
6. Wipe water from the walls with a towel or
sponge.
7. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to
1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.
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Rinse and dry thoroughly.
9. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and
mild detergent in warm water to clean
outside of freezer, door liner, door gasket
and storage baskets.
10. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
1 1 . Wax painted metal surfaces on outside of
freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE; Do not wax plastic parts. Wax may
damage them.
12. Replace the drain plug.
13. Plug in power cord and set Temperature
Control to proper setting. (See “Setting the
temperature control” on page 7.) Let the
unit cool for 2-4 hours with the door closed.
14. Replace food in storage baskets and
replace storage baskets in freezer.