Whirlpool EV190F manual Your Freezer, Cleaning Chart

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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

l

Wash

with

warm water and a mild detergent.

(baskets)

 

 

 

warm

water

 

l

Rinse and

dry

 

Outside

 

 

 

Sponge,

cloth

or

l

Wash

with

worm water and a mild detergent

 

 

 

 

 

paper

towel,

mild

l

Rinse and

dry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

detergent,

warm water

l

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

l l

l

l

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.

l

l

Slide freezer out away from the wall

 

Clean dust and lint from

condenser coils behind

the freezer, everv two or

3 months.

3

 

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