Whirlpool EH15VSXL - Manual (Page 5)

Cleaning your freezer
The freezer should be cleaned when frost has
builf up fo about 'k inch (6 mm) thickness. Com­
piete 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. Unpiug it.
2. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev­
eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan­
ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
3. Remove drain cover by pulling out.
4.
5.
7.
Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer.
Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose
fothe threaded end otthe adapter and direct
water into a separate drain.
Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Remove hose adapter.
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3. Plug in freezer.
4. See directions tor "Setting the Cold Control,'
page 3.
Part What to use How to clean
Removable sliding
basket Sponge, cloth or
paper towel; mild
detergent, 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 recommende
auto paste wax or an app d in high humidity areas. Use a good
)liance wax on painted metal surfaces.
Plastic scraper, pans of
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
baking soda, warm
water.
• Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
• Place pans of hot water in freezer with
lid open to speed melting. Directing
air from an electric fan into the freezer
will also help.
• Wipe water from walls with towel or
sponge.
• 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 or other sharp-pointed tqpl or
any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can
cause damage to the liner and Interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
paper towel; 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.
Inside walls
Lid gasket and trim
strip