Whirlpool EV150NXK - Manual (Page 5)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer is a No-Frost model and defrosts
automatically. Complete cleaning, however,
should be done at least once a year.
To clean:
1. Turn Cold Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Remove food.
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, Remove shelves and trivet.
5, Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After cleaning:
1. Replace shelves and trivet.
2. Plug in power cord.
3. See directions for "Setting the Cold Control,"
page 3 .
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(shelves, trivet, etc.) Mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash removable parts 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 cieaners.
• 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.
I Waxing painted meta 1 surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls (Freezer
should be allowed to
warm up so cloth won’t
stick.)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
detergent • Wash with warm water and
- mild detergent or
baking soda solution (2 tablespoons
|26 gj baking soda to 1 quart [.95L|
wo rm water).
• Rinse and dry.
Door liner and gasket Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water • Wcsh with mild detergent and warm
water.
• Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cleaning
or cleaners containir waxe.s, concentrated detergents, bleaches
g petroleum on plastic parts.
Drain trough Baking soda, warm
wafer • Remove trivet.
• Pour baking soda solution (2 tablespoons
|26 g| baking soda to 1 quart f.95L| warm
water) directly into drain trough.
Defrost pan Warm water and mild
detergent • Remove base grille (see page 4.)
• To remove defrost pan, lift pan over wire
brcice (remove tape; if any).
• Wash defrost pan with warm water and
mild detergent.
• Rinse and dry.
• Replace with notched corner to the rear.
• Push it all the way in.
• Make sure defrost tube is pointing into pan.
Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner; using
the extended narm.,
dttachment • Remove base grille.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser
(every 2 to 3 months).
• Repslace base grille.