Whirlpool EV130N - Manual (Page 7)

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 Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Take out all food.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages In several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen for several hours.
4. Remove shelves and frivef.
5. Clean freezer according fo fhe fol lowing directions.
After cleaning:
1. Replace shelves and trivet.
2. Plug in power cord.
3. See directions for "Setting the Temperature Control,"
page 5.
WARNING: When moving the freezer, wipe up
any water that may have spilled
from the defrost pan. Spilled water
can cause slipping and Injury.
Cleaning chart...
Part What to use How to clean
Removable parts
(shelves, trivet, etc.) Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water. Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
Rinse and dry.
Outside
Inside walls
(Freezer should be
allowed to warm
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax). • Wash with warm water and a mild de­
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
• Rinse and dry,
• Wax painted metal surfaces af 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 metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel, baking
soda, warm water, mild
up so cloth won’t stick.) detergent
Door liner and gasket
• Wash with warm water and
-mild detergent or
-baking soda (2 tablespoons [26 g] to
1 quart 1.9511 warm water.
• Rinse and dry,
• Wash with mild detergent and warm
water,
• Rinse and dry.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, warm water.
DO NOT USE Cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents,
bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
Defrost pan (behind
freezer on top of
compressor)
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; mild deter­
gent and warm water. Slide freezer out away from wall.
Wash defrost pan with warm water and mild
detergent
Do not remove defrost pan to
clean.
Rinse and dry,
' Make sure defrost drain tube points into pan.
Slide freezer back into place.
Condenser coils Use vacuum cleaner
with brush attachment.
WARNING: Watch out
for sharp wire ends at
top of condenser
colls. They can cause
injury or damage
brush. Slide freezer out away from the wall.
Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind
the freezer at least every other month