Whirlpool EH150C Freezer User Manual


 
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about l/ii inch (6 mm] thickness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year.
In high humiditv areas, a freezer may need more frequent defrosting
To defrost and clean:
I. Unplug freezer
2 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
WIII stay frozen several hours
3 Remove drain cover by pulling out
4 Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
5 Remove rubber stopper from Inside bottom of
freezer
6 Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hcse to the
threaded end of the adapter and direct water Into
a separate drain
7 Clean freezer according to the followlng
directions.
Cleaning chart...
Part
Removable part
(basket)
What to use
Sponge, cloth or
paper towel, mrld
detergent, warm water
Outside
Sponge. cloth or
paper towel, mild
detergent. warm water
Dmln
After defrosting:
1 Remove hose adapter.
2 Replace drain cover and rubber stopper.
3 Plug in freezer.
4 See directrons for “Settrng the Temperature Con-
trol:’ page 5
How to clean
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent
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Rinse and dry
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Wash with warm water and a mrld detergent.
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Rinse and dry
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Do not use abrasive 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.
Inside walls
Plasttc scraper, pans of
0 Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan
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Place pans of hot water in freezer with IId open
sponge or towel, baking
to speed melting Directing air from an electric
soda and warm water
fan into freezer will also help
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Remove water from walls with towel or sponge
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Wash with solutron of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 1 quart (95 L) warm water
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Rinse and dry
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
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.
lid liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mrld detergent and warm water.
paper towel; mild deter-
* Rrnse and dry
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts because they
may damage these parts.
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