Whirlpool EHH-090F - Manual (Page 5)

Caution Do not use any type of
electric defroster to speed the
defrosting of the freezer. The
heat con cause damage to
some of the interior parts.
Complete defrosting and
cleaning should be done at
least once a year. In high
humidity areas, a freezer may
need more frequent defrosting.
Follow these steps:
1. Disconnect service cord
from wall outlet.
wrap packages individually
in several thicknesses of
newspaper and cover with a
blanket. Food handled this
way will stay frozen several
hours.
3. Place pans of hot water inside
freezer to hasten melting of
frost. Leave lid 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.
4. Remove defrost water with a
towel or sponge.
5. Wash inside of freezer with a
solution of two tablespoons
(26 g) of baking soda to one
quart (.95 L) of warm water.
Rinse and dry. Wash the
gasket strip around the lid
with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry.
6. Plug service cord baok into
wall outlet. Return food to
freezer.
NOTE: Cleaning waxes,
concentrated detergents,
bleaches and cleansers
containing petroleum products
should not be used to clean the
door gasket or plastic parts
of the freezer.
Vacation and
moving care
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.
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 (26 g) of baking
soda to one quart (.95 L) of
warm water. Rinse and dry
• Block lid 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 lid open. Place rubber
or wood blocks between lid
and cabinet. Tape blocks
securely in place using
self-adhesive filament
tape (strapping tape).
If you move the freezer:
• Remove all food, unplug
freezer and clean fhoroughly.
• Remove all baskets and
dividers.
• Do not place heavy objects
inside or on top of freezer as
damage may result.
• Level freezer when relocated
to insure lid sealing.
CAUTION: To help prevent
accidents, do not allow
children access to
freezer when lid is
blocked open.