Whirlpool EH1500 Freezer User Manual


 
Cleaning your freezer
To defrost and clean:
I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug freezer
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
NOTE:
Wrap frozen packages in several layers of
newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay
frozen several hours.
4. Clean freezer according to the following
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable parts
(baskets)
What to use
Sponge or cloth; mild
detergent and warm
water
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent;
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax)
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about VU Inch (6 mm] thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humidrty areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
After defrosffng:
1. Plug in freezer
2. See directions for “Setting the Temperature Con-
trol:’ page 5.
How to clean
Inside walls
Lid gasket
l
Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
l
Rinse and dry
l
Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
l
Rinse 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.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastrc scraper, pans of
0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan,
l
Place pans of hot water in freezer with lid open
sponge or towel, baking
to speed melting. Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water
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 1 quart (.95 L) warm water
l
Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. 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.
Shutting off and moving your keezer
It freezer is shut off for more than 24 hours:
Ii
Remove and store all food.
If you move the freezer:
1.
Remove the sliding baskets.
2. Unplua freezer.
2. Do not place objects inside or on top of
-
3. Clean thoroughly. See “Cleaning your freezer,”
cabinet.
paw 6.
3. Level properly to ensure good lid seal.
4. block lid open for air circulation. Turn lock to locked
position with Ird open. Place blocks between lid
WARNING: Do not allow children near the freezer
and cabinet and tape in place with self-adhesive
when the Ild Is blocked open. They
filament tape.
may become injured or trapped.
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