Whirlpool EL7JWKLMQ00 manual Care, Storage Basket, Storage Gate, Cleaning, Freezer Mode Frost Free

Storage Basket

(on some models)

The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the basket, pull out and lift up.

Storage Gate

(on some models)

To lower and raise the storage gate:

1.Lift the top of the gate up slightly, out of the supports. Pull the gate forward and down.

2.Return the gate to the upright position. Lift the top of the gate slightly to clear the supports. Lower the gate into the supports.

REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER

CARE

Cleaning

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Refrigerator Mode

Clean the refrigerator about once a month to prevent odors from building up. Wipe up spills immediately.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, crispers, etc.

3.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

■Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.

■To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).

4.Replace the removable parts.

5.Clean the exterior as needed. See “Cleaning Exterior” later in this section.

6.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy. See Cleaning Condenser Coils later in this section.

7.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

Freezer Mode - Frost Free

Frost-free means that you will never have to defrost your freezer. Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically warms up just enough to melt the frost, and it then flows down to the drain pan (located behind the base grille) where it is evaporated.

Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.

1.Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2.Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler, additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.

3.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

■Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.

■To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs. to 1 qt. [26 g to .95 L] of water).

4.Replace the removable parts.

5.Replace all frozen food.

6.Clean the exterior as needed. See “Cleaning Exterior” later in this section.

7.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy. See “Cleaning Condenser Coils” later in this section.

8.Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

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