Whirlpool EHOSOF, EHOGOF manual Cleaning your freezer, Energy Saving TIPS, Cleaning chart

Models: EHOGOF EHOSOF

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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 ( - 17.8”C). There is no need to store foods below 0°F.

Do not let frost build up to more than Y4 Inch (6 mm) thick.

Cleaning your freezer

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

In hrgh humidity areas,afreezer may need more frequent defrosting.

To defrost and clean:

1, Turn Temperature Control to OFF.

2.Unplug freezer

3.Take out all frozen food and sliding basket.

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

4. Clean

freezer

according

to the followrng

After

defrosting:

directions.

 

 

1. Plug

in freezer

2. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Control:’ page 5.

Cleaning chart...

Part

Removable part (basket)

Outside

What to use

Sponge or cloth: mild detergent and warm water

Sponge, cloth or paper towel; mild detergent, appliance wax (or good auto paste wax).

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 plastic parts.

Inside walls

Ud gasket

Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.

Plastic

scraper, pans of

0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.

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Place

pans

of hot

water

in freezer

with lid open

hot water,

electric

fan,

 

to speed melting. Directing air from an electric

sponge

or towel,

baking

 

 

fan into freezer will also help.

 

soda and

warm

water

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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Rinse and

dry

 

 

 

 

DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any type of electric defroster to defrost treezer. They can cause damage to the liner and interior parts.

Sponge, soft cloth or l Wash with mild detergent and warm water

paper towel; mild deter- * Rinse and dry gent and warm water

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

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Whirlpool EHOSOF, EHOGOF manual Cleaning your freezer, Energy Saving TIPS, Cleaning chart