Whirlpool EV150L - Manual (Page 6)

Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about Ka Inch (6 mm] thickness.
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 Unplug power cord,
2 Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in
bottom of freezer,
3, Take out all food and removable parts
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages In several
layers of newspaper and cover with blanket Food will
stay frozen for several hours,
4 . Place pan cjf 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
5, Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1, Remove shallow pan from underneath freezer
2, Plug in power cord
Cleaning chart.
Part
Removable parts
(trivet)
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water.
How to clean
• 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 cieansers.
Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto
paste wax or an appiiance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it may damage these parts.
Inside waiis Plastic scraper, pans of • Use plastic 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 tooi or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the iiner 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 cieaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroieum on plastic parts.
Condenser coiis Vacuum cleaner;
using the brush
attachment. ' Slide freezer out away from the wall.
' Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer, every two or 3 months.