Energy saving ups, Cleaning chart, Energy saving tips – Whirlpool EHOSOF User Manual
Page 6: Cleaning your freezer
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• 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 Vtt Inch
(6 mm) thick.
Energy Saving Ups...
• Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. 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 Vi 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. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug freezer
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding basket.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours.
4. 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
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 metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside waiis
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 defrost water 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 an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the iiner and interior parts.
Lid gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter
gent and warm water
Wash with mild detergent and warm water.
Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.