Whirlpool EHl5EF Freezer User Manual


 
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Energy Saving Tips...
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Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
closure.
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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.
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Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
around 0°F ( - 178°C). There is no need to store foods
below 0°F.
l Do not let host build up to more than Y4 Inch
(6 mm) fhlck.
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 detrost and clean:
I. Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug freezer.
3. Take out all frozen food and sliding baskets.
Note:
Wrap frozen foods and packages in several
layers of newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food
will stay frozen several hours,
4. Remove drain cover by pulling out.
5. Insert hose adapter provided into drain outlet.
6. Remove rubber stopper from inside bottom of
freezer
After detrostlng:
7. Place a pan under the drain, or attach a hose to the
1. Remove hose adapter.
threaded end of the adapter and direct water into
2. Replace drain cover and rubber stopper
a separate drain.
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Plug in freezer
8. Clean freezer according to the following
4. See directions for Setting the Temperature Con-
directions.
trol:’ page 5.
Cleaning chart...
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Part
What to use
How to clean
Removable parts
(baskets)
Outslde
Sponge or cloth; mild
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
detergent and warm
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Rinse and dry.
water
Sponge, cloth or paper
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Wash with warm water and a mild de-
towel; mild detergent;
tergent.
Do not use abrasive or harsh
appliance wax [or good
cleansers.
auto paste wax).
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Rinse and dry
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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 plastfc parts.
Inside walls
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Plastic scraper, pans of
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Use plastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan,
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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.
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Remove defrost water with towel or sponge.
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Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
baking soda to 4 quart (.95 L) warm water
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Rinse and dry
Ud gasket
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type ot electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause damage
to the liner and Interior parts.
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wash with mild detergent and warm water
paper towel; mild deter-
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Rinse and dry
gent and warm water
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DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.