Whirlpool EV160EXK warranty Cleaning your freezer

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Cleaning your freezer

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about ‘A inch (6 mm] thickness. Com- plete 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.Turn Cold Control to OFF.

2.Unplug power cord.

3.Take out all food and removable parts

Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev- eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan- ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.

6.Unclip hose and allow water to drain through hose into a flat pan.

7.Clecln freezer according to the following direc::tions.

After defrosting:

4.Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be removed in large pieces as it melts.

Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed defrosting.

5.Remove base grille, see page 4

1.Hook drain hose in place.

2.Repl:Jce base grille.

3.Plug n power cord.

4.See I:lirections for “Setting Cold Control” pagftt 3.

Part

 

What

to

use

 

Removable

parts

Mild

detergent

and

(trivet]

 

warm

water

 

Outside

 

Sponge,

cloth

or

 

 

papertowel:

mild

 

 

detergent,

 

 

 

 

warm

water

 

How to clean

l Wash with warm water and a mild deter:gent

l Rinse and dry

l Wast with warm water and a mild deter gent

l Rinse and dry.

l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

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

in hi(Jh humidity areas Use a good auto W:IX on painted metal surfaces. Do not

it ma) damage these parts.

Inside walls

Plastic

scraper,

pans of

 

hot water,

electric

fan,

 

sponge

or

towel,

 

 

baking

soda, warm

 

water

 

 

 

0 Use Fllastic scraper to remove frost.

l Place: pans of hot water in freezer with door oper to speed melting. Directing air from an elt?ctric fan into the freezer will

also l-,lelp.

l Drairl defrost water through drain hose into a flai pan.

l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) bakirlg soda to 1 quart (.95L) warm water.

l Rinse and dry.

DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife or 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 detergent, warm water

l

l

Wast with mild detergent and warm water.

Rinse and dry.

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petrclleum on plastic parts.

Condenser

coil

Vacuum

cleaner;

 

 

using the extended

 

 

narrow

attachment

0 Pull freezer out.

l Clean dust and lint from condenser [every 2 to 3 months).

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Contents Copy Your Model Number Serial Number Here TKifl 01Model EV160EXKBefore you plug it Using your freezer Bottom Trivet Key Eject lock Changing light BulbRemoving the Base Grille Cleaning your freezer Packaging and Sealing Food Freezing food in your freezerTo wrap foods LoadingEnergy Saving Tips Storing frozen foodVacations Shutting off and movingIf you Have If jyou need serviceIf you need assistance+