Whirlpool EEV 201 X - Manual (Page 3)

GlidC'Out basket
Store heavy and bulky pack­
ages here. Basket slides out
so you can conveniently reach
everything that is stored in the
bottom of the freezer.
and allow defrost water to drain through the hose into
a flat pan. After defrosting and cleaning, hook drain hose
in place and replace the base grille and drain cap.
Door storage
Store packages on the door
shelves behind the retaining
bar. Depending on package
size, it may fit like a book on
the shelf or with front of pack­
age facing the retaining bar.
Juice can shelves
Store juice cans on door as
shown.
Taking care of your freezer
Defrosting and cleaning
Complete defrosting should be done about once a year. For
in-between defrosting, remove frost by scraping with a
plastic scraper. Do not use an ice pick, knife or other sharp-
pointed tool. You could damage the refrigerant coils.
Caution
Do not use any type of electric defroster
to speed the defrosting of the freezer. The heat can cause
damage to some of the interior parts such as the breaker
strip.
Follow these steps when defrosting
and cleaning:
1. Remove frozen foods and wrap packages individually in
several thicknesses of newspaper and cover with a blanket.
Food handled this way will stay frozen several hours. -
2. Turn cold control to OFF, or disconnect service cord from
wall outlet. ■
3. Take out glide-out basket. Wash in warm, soapy water;
rinse and dry.
To remove glide-out basket at bottom, pull it out until it
stops. Lift basket up and out. To replace, insert basket into
rear slides and lower into position. Push basket into
freezer.
4. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to hasten melting
of frost. Leave door open. As ice softens and melts, it can
be removed in large pieces. Direct air from an electric fan
into the freezer to speed defrosting.
5. Remove drain cap from inside bottom of freezer. Remove
the base grille by opening the freezer door and lifting up
on two tabs that extend through the grille at either end.
Pull grille forward and lift off bottom supports. Unclip hose
6. Wash inside of freezer with a solution of 2 tablespoons of
baking soda to one quart of warm water. Rinse and dry.
Wash the gasket strip around the door with warm, soapy
water. Rinse and dry.
7. Wash outside of freezer with warm water, using a mild
soap or mild detergent. Rinse and dry. Do not use an
abrasive or harsh eleanser. Waxing is not recommended.
8. Clean condenser on the back of freezer with a stiff brush
or with the dusting attachment from your vacuum cleaner.
9. Return cold control to original setting or plug cord into
wall outlet. Check to see that the signal light glows. Return
food to the freezer.
NOTE: Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches and
cleansers containing petroleum products should not be used
to clean door gasket or plastic parts of the freezer.
Replacing interior light
Disconnect electric cord from
outlet. Remove light shield by
pulling away from the side
wall. To replace, insert tabs in­
to opening in freezer side wall
and press. Replace bulb with a
40 watt appliance bulb. Recon­
nect freezer.
When you take a vacation
Arrange to have a periodic check of your freezer to make
sure it is operating and electricity to freezer has not been
interrupted.
Prevent child entrapment
Please read the safety booklet from the Association of Home
Appliance Manufacturers that is packed in your freezer. Help
prevent accidents if you plan to abandon or “junk” an old
freezer.
Shutting off or moving freezer
If you shut the freezer off for a period of time (more than
24 hours);
• Remove all food.
• Unplug freezer.
• Clean thoroughly, using two tablespoons baking soda to
one quart of warm water. Rinse and dry.
• Block door open so air can circulate freely to prevent odor
and mold growth. If freezer has a lock, turn the lock to the
locked position with the door open. Place rubber or wood
blocks between door and cabinet at a location out of a
child’s reach. Tape blocks securely in place using self-ad­
hesive filament tape (strapping tape).
CAUTION: To help prevent accidents, do not allow children
to have access to the freezer when the door is blocked open.