Whirlpool EV160EXK - Manual (Page 5)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about % 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. Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev­
eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan­
ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
4. 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.
5. Remove base grille, see page 4 .
6, Unclip hose and allow water to drain through
hose into a flat pan.
7. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Hook drain hose in place.
2. Replace base grille.
3. Plug n power cord.
4. See directions for "Setting Cold Control"
pages.
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
( trivet)
Mild detergent and
warm water
Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Outside Sponge, cloth or
papertowel; mild
detergent,
warm water
• Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cieansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance wox on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric tan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water Use plastic sera per to remove frost.
Place pans of hot water in freezer with door
open to speed melting. Directing air from
an electric fan into the freezer will
also nelp.
Drain defrost water through drain hose into
a flat pan.
Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 1 quart (.95L) warm water.
Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pi
type of electric defre
damage to the liner (
ck, knife or other sharp-pointed tool or any
>ster to defrost freezer. They can cause
znd interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
papertowel; 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.
Door liner and gasket
Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner;
using the extended
narrow attachment Pull freezer out.
Clean dust and lint from condenser (every
2 to 3 months).