Whirlpool EV090FXK - Manual (Page 4)

Cleaning your freezer:
This freezer should be cleohed 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 defrost and clean:
1. Unplug power cord.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in power cord.
2. Return food packages.
Part What to use How to ciean
Removable shelves Mild detergent and
warm water.
• Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Outside Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent; appliance
wax (ar good auto
paste wax). • Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cieansers.
• 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.
• Piaoe pans of hot water in freezer with door
open to speed meiting. Directing air from an
eleotric fan into the freezer will also help.
• Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 1 quart (.95 L) warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool or any type of
electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage to the liner
and interior parts.
Door liner and gasket Spange, 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, bieaches or
cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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