Whirlpool EV160EXK Freezer User Manual


 
Cleaning your freezer
This freezer should be cleaned when frost has
built up to about ‘A inch (6 mm] thickness. Com-
plete defrosting and cleaning should be done at
least once a year. In high humidity areas, a freezer
may need more frequent defrosting.
To clean:
1.
Turn Cold Control to OFF.
2. Unplug power cord.
3. Take out all food and removable parts
Note: Wrap frozen foods and packages in sev-
eral layers of newspaper and cover with a blan-
ket. Food will stay frozen several hours.
4. Place pans of hot water inside freezer to speed
melting of frost. Keep door open. Ice can be
removed in large pieces as it melts.
Direct air from electric fan into freezer to speed
defrosting.
5. Remove base grille, see page 4
6. Unclip hose and allow water to drain through
hose into a flat pan.
7. Clecln freezer according to the following
direc::tions.
After defrosting:
1. Hook drain hose in place.
2. Repl:Jce base grille.
3. Plug n power cord.
4. See I:lirections for “Setting Cold Control”
pagftt 3.
Part
Removable parts
(trivet]
Outside
What to use
Mild detergent and
warm water
Sponge, cloth or
papertowel: mild
detergent,
warm water
How to clean
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Wash with warm water and a mild
deter:gent
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Rinse and dry
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Wast with warm water and a mild
deter gent
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Rinse and dry.
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Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Waxing is recommended in hi(Jh humidity areas Use a good auto
paste wax or an appliance W:IX on painted metal surfaces. Do not
use on plastic because it ma) damage these parts.
Inside walls Plastic scraper, pans of
0 Use Fllastic scraper to remove frost.
hot water, electric fan,
sponge or towel,
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Place: pans of hot water in freezer with door
baking soda, warm
oper to speed melting. Directing air from
an elt?ctric fan into the freezer will
water
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Drairl defrost water through drain hose into
a flai pan.
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Wash with solution of 2 tablespoons (26 g)
bakirlg soda to 1 quart (.95L) warm water.
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE an ice pick, knife or other sharp-pointed tool or any
type of electric defroster to defrost freezer. They can cause
damage to the liner and interior parts.
Door liner and gasket
Sponge, soft cloth or
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Wast with mild detergent and warm water.
paper towel, mild
detergent, warm water
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Rinse and dry.
DO NOT USE cleaning waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches
or cleansers containing petrclleum on plastic parts.
Condenser coil Vacuum cleaner;
0 Pull freezer out.
using the extended
narrow attachment
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Clean dust and lint from condenser [every
2 to 3 months).
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