Whirlpool EH090F - 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 seol. 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 V a 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. Unplug freezer.
2. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket.
NOTE: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover wifh a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours.
3. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in freezer
2. See directions for "Setting the Temperature
Control," page 5,
Cleaning chart.
Part
Removable part
(basket)
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
How to clean
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry
Outside
Inside walls
Lid liner and gasket
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax] • Wash with warm water and a mild de­
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Rinse and dry
• Wax painted metal surfaces at least
twice a year with appliance wax or a
good auto paste wax. Apply wax with
a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax
on plastic 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 water from walls 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 abrasive or harsh cleansers.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the finer and interior parts.
Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter­
gent and warm water,
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petrofeum on pfastic pads because they
may damage these parts.