Whirlpool EH150C manual Cleaning your freezer, Cleaning chart

Cleaning your freezer

This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about l/ii inch (6 mm] thickness. Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year.

In high humiditv areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting

To defrost and clean:

I. Unplug freezer

2 Take out all frozen food and sliding basket

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NOTE: Wrap frozen foods and packages In several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket Food WIII stay frozen several hours

3 Remove drain cover by pulling out

4 Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.

5 Remove rubber stopper from Inside bottom of freezer

6Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hcse to the threaded end of the adapter and direct water Into a separate drain

7Clean freezer according to the followlng directions.

After defrosting:

1 Remove hose adapter.

2 Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.

3Plug in freezer.

4See directrons for “Settrng the Temperature Con- trol:’ page 5

Cleaning chart...

Part

Removable part (basket)

Outside

Inside walls

What to use

Sponge, cloth or paper towel, mrld detergent, warm water

Sponge. cloth or paper towel, mild detergent. warm water

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

Plasttc scraper, pans of hot water, electric fan sponge or towel, baking soda and warm water

How to clean

l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent

lRinse and dry

l Wash with warm water and a mrld detergent.

lRinse and dry

l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

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

it may damage these parts.

0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.

lPlace pans of hot water in freezer with IId open

to speed melting Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help

l Remove water from walls with towel or sponge l Wash with solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g)

baking soda to 1quart (95 L) warm water

lRinse and dry

l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

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.

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

l Wash with mrld detergent and warm water. * Rrnse and dry

DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts because they may damage these parts.

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