Whirlpool EVllOC manual Cleaning your freezer, Cleaning chart

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 defrost and clean:

I, Turn Temperature Control to OFF.

2.Unplug power cord.

3.Place a shallow pan on floor under drain hole in bottom of freezer

4.Take out all food and removable parts.

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

5. Place pan of hot water inside freezer to speed						After defrosting:
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be re-
						I,	Remove		shallow pan from underneath freezer.
moved	in large	pieces	as	it melts. Direct air from
electric	fan into	freezer	to	speed	defrosting.	2.	Plug	in power		cord.
6. Clean	freezer	according		to	the following	3.	See	directions		for “Setting the Temperature Con-
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Cleaning chart...

Part

Removable part (trivet)

Outside

inside wails

What to use How to clean

Sponge or cloth; mild l Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.

detergent and warm l Rinse and dry water.

Sponge, cloth orl Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.

paper towel; mildl Rinse and dry

detergent, warm water. l Do not use abmslve or harsh cleansers.

Waxing is recommended in high humidity areas. Use a good auto paste wax or an appliance wax on painted metal surfaces. Do not use on plastic because it may damage these parts.

Plastic	scraper, pans of			0 Use plastic			scraper	to remove frost.
hot water,		sponge	or	l	Place	pans of hot		water in freezer	with door open
towel,	baking				to speed		melting.
soda	and	warm	water.	l	Wash	with	solution	of 2 tablespoons	(26 g) baking
					soda to 1 quart [ .95 L) warm water
				l	Rinse and		dry

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

Door liner and 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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Slide freezer out away from the wall.

Clean dust and lint from condenser coils behind the freezer, .every two or 3 months.

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