Whirlpool EV130fxk - Manual (Page 4)

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about '/4 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. Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole
in bottom of freezer.
4. Take out all food and removable parts.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages In sev­
eral layers of newspaperand cover with blanket.
Food will stay frozen several hours.
5. Place pans of hot water Inside freezer to speed
melting ot frost. Keep door open. Ice can be
removed in large pieces as it melts.
Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed
defrosting.
Cleaning your freezer
6. Clean freezer according to the foliowing
direc ions.
After defrosting:
1. Remov/e shallow pan from underneath freezer.
2. Plug ii 'power cord.
3. See oirectlons for "Setting the Cold Control,"
page 3.
Part What to use Hovr to clean
Removable parts
(trivet)
Mild detergent and
warm water
• Wash with warm water and a mild
detergent.
• Ri iseanddry.
Outside Sponge, cloth or
papertowel; mild
detergent, warm water • Wash with warm waterand a mild
detergent.
• Ri ise and dry.
• Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water
• Use plastic scraperto remove frost.
• Place pansofhotwaterinfreezerwith
dooropen to speed melting. Directing
ai from an electric fan into the freezer
will also help.
• W 3sh with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda tot quart (.95L) warm water.
• Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, k nife or other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause
damage to the liner and Interior parts.
Doorlinerand gasket 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.
Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner; use
brush attachment
• Pull freezerout.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser
(every 2 to 3 months).