Whirlpool EH15OCXK warranty Cleaning your freezer

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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