Whirlpool EV190F manual Your Freezer, Cleaning Chart

Cleaning		your	freezer
This freezer should be cleaned			when frost has built	up to	about	‘/n inch (6 mm] thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In hrgh humrdtty areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost	and clean:			6	Clean	freezer	according	to the following
I. Turn Temperature		Control to OFF			directions
2 Unplug	power	cord

3.Place a shallow pan (sides no higherthanl inch] on floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer.

CAUTION: Do not place pan under the right hand side of the freezer. Coils under the ireezer could be damaged and sharp edges ot the freezer could cause per- sonal iniurv.

4. Take out all food and removable parts

After

defrosting:

Note:

Wrap

frozen

foods

and

packages

in several

layers

of newspaper

and

cover

with

blanket

Food wtll

1

Remove

shallow pan

from underneath freezer

stay frozen for several hours

2

Plug in power cord

5 Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed

3 See directrons for ‘Setting the Temperature Con-

melting of frost Keep door open Ice cun be re-

trol:’

page

5

moved in large pieces as It melts Direct air from

electric fan Into freezer to speed defrosting

Cleaning

chart...

Part

What

to

use

How

to

clean

Removable

parts

Mrld

detergent

and

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Wash

with

warm water and a mild detergent.

(baskets)

warm

water

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Rinse and

dry

Outside

Sponge,

cloth

or

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Wash

with

worm water and a mild detergent

paper

towel,

mild

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Rinse and

dry.

detergent,

warm water

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Do

not

use abrasive

or harsh cleansers.

Waxing is recommended paste wax or an appliance use on plastic because

in high humidity areas. Use a good auto wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not

it may damage these parts.

Inside walls	Plastic	scraper, pans of
	hot-water, electric fan,
	sponge	or towel,	baking
	soda and warm		water

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Use plastic scraper to remove frost

Place pans of hot water in freezer with door open to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan tnto freezer will also help.

Wash with solutron 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 tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts.

Door liner and gasket	Sponge,	soft cloth or
	paper towel; mild deter-
	gent and	worm water

l 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.

Condenser	coils	Vacuum	cleaner,
		using the	brush
		attachment.

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Slide freezer out away from the wall
Clean dust and lint from	condenser coils behind
the freezer, everv two or	3 months.	3