Whirlpool W10326801A Use and Care Guide download pdf (Page 10)

FREEZER CARE

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer

Frost-free means that you will not have to defrost your freezer.

Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and

depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically

warms up enough to melt the frost, and it then flows down to the

drain pan (located behind the base grille) where it is evaporated.

Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.

1. Turn temperature control to OFF position. See “Electrical

Requirements.”

2. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

3. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of

newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for

several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler,

additional refrigerator-freezer, or in a cool area.

4. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,

bins, etc.

5. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior

surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a

mild detergent in warm water.

■ Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window

sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning

waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers

containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior

and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,

scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can

scratch or damage materials.

■ To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a

mixture of warm water and baking soda (2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g

to 0.95 L] of water).

6. Replace the removable parts.

7. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.

Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft

cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive

or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel. Dry

thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth

and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or

harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

■ To keep your stainless steel freezer looking like new and to

remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use

the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and

Polish.

IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!

■ Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to

come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim

pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional

contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and

mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft

cloth.

8. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be

cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save

energy.

■ Open the freezer door and remove the base grille by

pulling down and out from the top.

■ Remove the defrost pan and clean it using a clean sponge

or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Hand

wash, rinse, and dry it thoroughly.

■ Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the

condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty.

■ Replace the defrost pan.

■ Replace the base grille by putting the clips in the openings

in the freezer panel. Push in until the base grille snaps into

place.

9. Replace all frozen food.

10. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

11. Turn temperature control to desired setting. See “Using the

Control.”

Changing the Light Bulb

NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your freezer. Be sure to

replace the bulb with an appliance bulb of the same size, shape,

and wattage (no greater than 40 watts).

1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.

2. Remove the light shield. From the front of the light shield,

push backward and down.

3. Replace the burned-out bulb with an appliance light bulb no

greater than 40 watts.

4. Replace the light shield.

5. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use nonflammable cleaner.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

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