Whirlpool RV15EFR - Manual (Page 5)

Defrosting And Cleaning Your Freezer
Defrost and clean your freezer when
frost has built up to about 1/4 inch
(6 min) thickness. Complete defrosting
and cleaning should be done at least
once a year. In high humidity areas, a
freezer may need more frequent
defrosting and cleaning.
awarning
Electrical Shock and Product
Damage Hazard
• Turning the Temperature Control
to OFF does not remove power to
the unit. Failure to unplug the
power cord before cleaning or
servicing unit could result in
electrical shock.
■ Do not place electrical devices in
freezer when defrosting. Shock or
injury can occur.
■ Do not use an ice pick, knife or
other sharp-pointed tool to
defrost freezer. Damage can
occur.
■ Do not use abrasive cleaners on
your freezer. Do not use cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleaners containing
petroleum on plastic parts.
Damage can occur.
1. Turn Temperature Control to OFF
and unplug power cord.
2. Remove all frozen food. Wrap
frozen food in several layers of
newspaper and cover with a
blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours.
OR
Store frozen food in a cooler,
additional refrigerator-freezer, or in
a cool area.
3. Place pans of hot water in freezer
with door open to speed melting.
Directing air from an electric fan
into freezer will also help. Do not
place fan in freezer.
4. Use a plastic scraper to remove
frost.
5. Wipe water from walls and bottom
of freezer with a towel or sponge.
6. Wash the inside walls with a
solution of 2 tablespoons (26 mg)
baking soda to 1 quart (0 95 L)
warm water.
7. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
8. Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel
and mild detergent in warm water
to clean outside of freezer, door
liner and gasket.
9. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
10. Wax painted metal surfaces outside
of freezer to provide rust protection.
NOTE: Do not use wax on pla.stic
parts. Wax may damage them.
11. Replace all frozen food.
12. Plug in power cord and refer to
“Setting the temperature control"
on page 4.
Caring For Your
Freezer
If electricity goes off
1. Call the power company.
Ask how long power will be off.
2. Keep freezer clo.sed if sen/ice is to
be interrupted 24 hours or less.
This will help food will stay frozen.
3. If service is to be interrupted
longer than 24 hours, do this:
Remove all frozen food and store in
a frozen food locker.
OR
Place 2 lbs. (0.9 kg) of dry ice in
freezer for every cubic foot of
freezer space. This v«/ill keep foods
frozen for 2 to 4 days.
A
warning
Personal Injury Hazard
Wear gloves to protect your hands
from dry ice burns. Failure to do so
could result in dry ice burns.
OR
If dry ice or a food Iccker is not
available, use or can perishable
food at once
NOTE: A full freezer stays cold longer
than a partly filled one. A freezer full of
meat stays cold longer than a freezer full
of baked goods.
Food containing ice crystals may be
safely refrozen, but the quality and flavor
of the food may be affected.
Use refrozen food quickly. If the
condition of the food is poor, or you feel
it is unsafe to eat, dispose of it
immediately.
Moving
Remove all frozen food and pack it in dry
ice. Unplug the freezer and clean it
thoroughly. Tape the door shut and tape
electrical cord to the cabinet.
When you get to your new home, refer to
pages 2 and 3 for information on
installation and setting controls.
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