Whirlpool EH180FXL - Manual (Page 4)

Cleaning your freezer_______
The freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about '/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Com­
plete detrosting and cleaning should be done at
least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer
may need more frequent defrosting.
To clean:
1. Unplug it.
2. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev­
eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan­
ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
3. Remove drain cover by pulling out.
4. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
5. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer.
6
.
Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose
to the threaded end ofthe adapter and direct
water into a separate drain.
7. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Remove hose adapter.
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3. Plug in freezer.
4. See directions for "Setting the Cold Control,"
page 3.
Part What to use How to clean
Removable sliding
basket 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 metai surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans
of hot water, electric
fan, sponge or towel,
baking soda, 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 the 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 or other sharp-pointed tooi or any type of
eiectric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage to the liner
and interior parts.
Lid gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, 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.
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