Whirlpool EV090F - Manual (Page 6)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned 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,
To defrost and clean:
1. Unplug power cord.
2. Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food will
stay frozen several hours.
3. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be re­
moved in large pieces as it melts. Direct air from
electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting
4, Clean treezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in power cord,
2. Return food packages.
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(shelves) Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water. • Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
Outside Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax). • Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• 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 metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls
Door liner and gasket
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 door open
to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
fan into freezer will also help,
• 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 liner and interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter­
gent and warm water. • Wash with warm water and mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic because they may
damage these parts.