Whirlpool EV150CXR - Manual (Page 6)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about ' A inch (6 mmj ihickness.
Complete 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. Turn Temperature 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 several
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket. Food wil
stay frozen for several hours,
5, Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost Keep door open. Ice can be re­
moved in large pieces as it melts. Direct air from
electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting
6, Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1 Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2 Plug in power cord
3 See directions for "Setting the Temperature Con­
trol," page 5,
Cleaning chart.
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
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water • Wash with warm water and a mild detergent,
• Rinse 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 • Use plastio scraper to remove frost,
hot water, electric fan, • Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open
sponge or towel, baking to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water fan into 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 an ice pick, knife of 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 Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter­
gent and 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 coils Vacuum cleaner;
using the brush
attachmeht. ' Slide freezer out away from the wall.
• Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, every 2 or 3 months.