Whirlpool EHl5EF, EH23EF, EH18EF manual Cleaning your freezer, Energy Saving Tips, chart

Models: EH18EF EH23EF EHl5EF

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Energy Saving Tips...

Energy Saving Tips...

l Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid closure.

l Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi- nate searching.

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Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures for freezing foods.

Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures around 0°F ( - 178°C). There is no need to store foods below 0°F.

Do not let host build up to more than Y4 Inch (6 mm) fhlck.

Cleaning your freezer

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

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

To detrost and clean:

I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.

2.Unplug freezer.

3.Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.

Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen several hours,

4.Remove drain cover by pulling out.

5.Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.

6.Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of freezer

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

8.Clean freezer according to the following directions.

After detrostlng:

1.Remove hose adapter.

2.Replace drain cover and rubber stopper

3.Plug in freezer

4.See directions for Setting the Temperature Con- trol:’ page 5.

Cleaning

chart...

 

 

 

 

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Part

 

What to use

 

Removable

parts

Sponge

or cloth; mild

(baskets)

 

detergent

 

and

warm

 

 

water

 

 

 

Outslde

 

Sponge,

cloth

or paper

 

 

towel; mild

detergent;

 

 

appliance

 

wax [or good

 

 

auto paste

wax).

 

Waxing

painted

metal

Inside walls

Plastic

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 mild de- tergent. Do not use abrasive or harsh

cleansers.

lRinse and dry

l Wax painted metal surfaces at least twice a year with appliance wax or a good auto paste wax. Apply wax with a clean, soft cloth. Do not use wax on plastfc parts.

surfaces provides rust protection.

l Use plastic scraper to remove frost.

l Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open to speed melting. Directing air from an electric fan into freezer will also help.

l Remove defrost water with towel or sponge. l Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g) baking soda to 4 quart (.95 L) warm water

lRinse and dry

DO NOT USEan ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any type ot electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage to the liner and Interior parts.

Ud gasket

Sponge,

soft cloth

or

 

paper

towel; mild

deter-

 

gent

and

warm water

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Wash with mild detergent and warm water Rinse and dry

DO NOT USEcleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.

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Whirlpool EHl5EF, EH23EF, EH18EF manual Cleaning your freezer, Energy Saving Tips, chart