Whirlpool EV170NX - 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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Manual-defrost modela............... ............ ............10 What to do during power outages ______ 11
Frost-free models....................... ......... ................11 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.
Manual-defrost models
(EV120FX, EV150FX and EV200FX)
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has
built up to about ’/4 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 and
cleaning.
ákWARNING
Electrical Shock and
Product Damage Hazard
• Turning the Temperature Control to OFF
does not remove power to the unit.
Failure to unplug the power cord before
cleaning or servicing 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 cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents, bleaches or
cleariers containing petroleum on plastic
parts. Damage can occur.
1. Turn Temperature Control to OFF 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. Remove base grille. (See page 8.)
4. Reach under unK and pull drain hose out
through opening. Place a shallow pan under
drain hose. Remove drain cap inside freezer.
NOTE: Check drain pan frequently to avoid
water overflow. Have a second pan handy
for easier emptying of drain pan.
5. Place pans of hot water in freezer with door
open to speed melting. Directing air from an
electric fan into freezer will also help. Do not
place fan in freezer.
6. Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.
7. Wipe water from walls with a towel or
sponge.
8. Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2
tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart
(0.95 L) warm water.
9. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
10. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and mild
detergent in warm water to clean outside of
freezer, door liner and gasket.
11. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
12. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of
freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax
may damage them.
13. Replace drain hose, drain cap and base
grille.
14. Replace all frozen food.
15. Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting the
temperature controF on page 7.
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