Cleaning your freezer

The freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about ‘4 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.

4.Inset-t hose adapter provided into drain outlet.

5.Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of freezer.

6.Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the threaded end of the adapter and direct water into a separate drain.

To clean:

7. Clean

freezer

according

to the following

directions.

 

 

 

 

 

1.Unplug it.

2.Take out all frozen food and sliding basket

After defrosting:

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

3. Remove drain cover by pulling out

1.Remove hose adapter.

2.Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.

3.Plug in freezer.

4.See directions for “Setting the Cold Control,” page 3.

Part

 

What

to

use

 

Removable

sliding

Mild

detergent

and

basket

 

warm

water.

 

Outside

 

Sponge,

cloth

or

 

 

paper

towel;

mild

 

 

detergent,

warm water.

How to clean

l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.

l Rinse and dry.

l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.

l Rinse and dry.

l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces.

Inside walls

Plastic

scraper,

pans of

0 Use plastic

scraper

to remove

frost.

hot water, electric

fan,

l

Place pans of hot water in freezer with

sponge

or towel,

 

 

 

lid

open

to

speed

melting.

Directing

baking

soda, warm

 

 

air

from

an

electric

fan into

the freezer

water.

 

 

 

will

also

help.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Remove defrost water with towel or

 

 

 

 

sponge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons

 

 

 

 

(26

g)

baking

soda

to 1 quart

(.95 L)

 

 

 

 

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.

Lid gasket and trim strip

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

DO NOT USE cleaning bleaches or cleansers

l Wash with mild detergent and warm water.

l Rinse and dry.

waxes, concentrated detergents, containing petroleum on plastic parts.

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Whirlpool EH15OCXK warranty Cleaning your freezer