Whirlpool EHOSOF Freezer User Manual


 
Energy Saving TIPS...
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Fill to capacity Follow recommended procedures
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Check lid gasket and level cabinet to ensure a
for freezing foods.
good lid seal. Keeping freezer locked ensures lid
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Set Temperature Control to provide temperatures
closure.
around 0°F ( - 17.8”C). There is no need to store foods
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Keep lid openings to a minimum. Remove several
below 0°F.
items at one time. Keep contents organized to elimi-
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Do not let frost build up to more than
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Inch
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(6 mm) thick.
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has built up to about % inch (6 mm) thrckness.
Complete defrosting and cleaning should be done at least once a year
In hrgh humidity areas,afreezer may need more frequent defrosting.
To defrost and clean:
1, Turn Temperature Control to OFF.
2. Unplug freezer
3. 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
will stay frozen several hours.
4. Clean freezer according to the followrng
directions.
After defrosting:
1. Plug in freezer
2. See directions for “Setting the Temperature
Control:’ page 5.
Cleaning chart...
Part
What to use
How to clean
Removable part
(basket)
Sponge or cloth: mild
detergent and warm
water
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Wash with warm water and a mild detergent.
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Rinse and dry
Outside
Sponge, cloth or paper
towel; mild detergent,
appliance wax (or good
auto paste wax).
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Wash with warm water and a mild de-
tergent Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
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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 plastic parts.
Waxing painted metal surfaces provides rust protection.
Inside walls
Ud gasket
Plastic 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 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 1 quart (95 L) warm water
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Rinse and dry
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife of other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost treezer. 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-
* Rinse and dry
gent and warm water
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petroleum on plastic parts.
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