Whirlpool EV170NX - Manual (Page 11)

C A R I N G F O R Y O U R F R E E Z E R
Frost-free models
( evitonx )
Frost-free means that you will never have to
defrost your Freezer. Frost is removed by air
moving and collecting any moisture and deposit­
ing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodi­
cally warms up just enough to melt the frost and K
then flows down to the drain pan (located behind
the base grille) where it is evaporated.
Complete cleaning should be done at least
once a year.
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, addKional
refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.
3. Wash the inside walls with a solution of
2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart
(0.95 L) warm water.
4. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and mild
detergent in warm water to clean outside of
freezer, door liner and gasket.
6. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
7. Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer
to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax
may damage them.
8. Replace all frozen food.
9. Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting the
temperature controF on page 7.
What to do during power outages
1. Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2. Keep freezer closed if service is to be
interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food stay frozen.
3. if service is to be interrupted longer than
24 hours, do this:
Remove all frozen food and store in a frozen
food locker.
OR
Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in freezer for
every cubic foot of freezer space. This will
keep foods frozen for 2 to 4 days.
iàWARNING
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands from dry
ice burns.
Failure to do so could result in dry ice
burns.
OR
If dry ice or a food locker is not available, use
or can perishable food at once.
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer than a
partly filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold
longer than a freezer full of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be safely
refrozen, but the quality and flavor of the food
may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the condition of
the food is poor, or you feel K is unsafe to eat,
dispose of it immediately.
Moving care
Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry ice.
Unplug the freezer and clean it thoroughly. Tape
the door shut and tape electrical cord to the
cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to
pages 4 and 5 for information on installation and
setting controls.
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