Whirlpool Caring For Your Freezer, Manual-defrost models, EVlZOFX, EV150FX and Evzoofx

Caring For Your Freezer

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Your freezer is designed to give you years of dependable service. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure a long product life. This section will tell you how to care for your freezer properly.

Manual-defrost models

(EVlZOFX, EV150FX and EVZOOFX)

Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has buift up to about % 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 and cleaning.

Electrical Shock and

Product Damage Hazard

l Turning the Temperature Control to OFF does not remove power to the unit. Failure to unplug the power cord before cleaning or servicing freezer could result in electrical shock.

l Do not place electrical devices in freezer when defrosting. Shock or injury can occur.

l Do not use an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool to defrost freezer. Damage can occur.

9 Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleaners containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.

1.Turn Temperature Control to OFF and unplug power cord.

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.

OR

Store frozen food in a cooler, additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.

3.Remove base grille. (See page 8.)

4.Reach under unit and pull drain hose out through opening. Place a shallow pan under drain hose. Remove drain cap inside freezer.

NOTE: Check drain pan frequently to avoid water overflow. Have a second pan handy for easier emptying of drain pan.

5.Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed mefting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help. Do not place fan in freezer.

6.Use a plastic scraper to remove frost.

7.wipe water from walls with a towel or sponge.

8.Wash the inside walls with a solution of 2 tablespoons (26 mg) baking soda to 1 quart (0.95 L) warm water.

9.Rinse and dry thoroughfy.

10.Use a sponge, cloth or paper towel and mild detergent in warm water to clean outside of freezer, door liner and gasket.

11.Rinse and dry thoroughly.

12.Wax painted metal surfaces outside of freezer to provide rust protection.

NOTE: Do not use wax on plastic parts. Wax may damage them.

13.Replace drain hose, drain cap and base grille.

14.Replace all frozen food.

15.Plug in power cord and refer to “Setting the temperature control” on page 7.

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