Whirlpool W10326801A Freezer Care, Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer, Changing the Light Bulb

FREEZER CARE

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Frost-free means that you will not have to defrost your freezer. Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically warms up enough to melt the frost, and it then flows down to the drain pan (located behind the base grille) where it is evaporated.

Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.

1.Turn temperature control to OFF position. See “Electrical Requirements.”

2.Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

3.Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler, additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.

4.Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves, bins, etc.

5.Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water.

■Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels, scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can scratch or damage materials.

■To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).

6.Replace the removable parts.

7.Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.

Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

■To keep your stainless steel freezer looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!

■Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

8.Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save energy.

■Open the freezer door and remove the base grille by pulling down and out from the top.

■Remove the defrost pan and clean it using a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Hand wash, rinse, and dry it thoroughly.

■Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.

■Replace the defrost pan.

■Replace the base grille by putting the clips in the openings in the freezer panel. Push in until the base grille snaps into place.

9.Replace all frozen food.

10.Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

11.Turn temperature control to desired setting. See “Using the Control.”

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape, and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).

1.Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2.Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield, push backward and down.

3.Replace the burned-out bulb with an appliance light bulb no greater than 40 watts.

4.Replace the light shield.

5.Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

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