Whirlpool EV15OCXK - Manual (Page 4)

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about ’ 4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Com­
plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at
least once a year In high humidity areas, a freezer
may need more frequent defrosting.
To clean:
1. Turn Cold Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole
in bottom of freezer.
4. Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev­
eral layers of newspaper and cover with blanket.
Food will stay frozen several hours.
5. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be
removed in large pieces as it melts.
Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed
defrosting.
Cleaning your freezer
6 . Clear freezer according
directions.
to the following
After defrosting:
1. Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2. Plug ir power cord.
3. See d rections for "Setting the Cold Control,"
page 3.
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(trivet) Mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash with warm water and a mild
d€ fergent.
• Rir se and dry.
Outside Sponge, cloth or
pa pertowel; mild
detergent, warm water • Wash with warm waterand a mild
detergent.
• Rir se and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended n high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it nay damage these parts. __________________
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge ortowel,
baking soda, warm
water Use plastic scraperto remove frost.
PIc.ce pans of hot water in freezer with
dcoropen to speed melting. Directing
ait from an electric fan into the freezer
wil also help.
Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
bcking soda tot quart (.95L) warm water.
Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an Ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool or any
ty pe ot electric defroster to defrost treezer. They can cause
damage to the iiner and interior parts.
Doorlinerand gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
pa pertowel; mild
detergent, warm water Wosh with mild detergent and warm
wcter.
Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cieaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Condensercoil Vacuum cleaner; use
brush attachment
• Pull freezerout.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser
every 2 to 3 months).