Freezer Care; Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer; Base Grille; Defrosting And Cleaning Your Manual Defrost Freezer - Whirlpool 2300214 Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer

(some models)
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Frost-free means that you will never 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 just 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. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. 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.
3. Wash the inside walls with a solution of mild detergent in
warm water or 2 tbs. (26 mg) baking soda to 1 qt. (0.95 L)
warm water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners.
4. Rinse well and wipe dry with a clean soft cloth.
5. 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. For additional protection
against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance
wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax
plastic parts.
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 refrigerator looking like new
and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that
you use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel
Cleaner & Polish.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish to come
into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim
pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If accidental
contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and
mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth. To order the cleaner, see the "Accessories" section.
6. Replace all frozen food.
7. Plug in freezer or reconnect power.
8. See the "Using the Control" section.
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FREEZER CARE

To remove and replace the base grille:
1. Remove the base grille by opening the freezer door and
pulling both sides of the base grille toward you.
2. Replace the base grille by aligning the grille support tabs with
the openings in the freezer cabinet. Push firmly to snap grille
into place.
Defrosting and Cleaning Your Manual
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion,
or fire.
Defrost and clean your freezer when frost has built up to about
¹⁄₄ in. (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 and cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleaners on your freezer. Do not use cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches, or cleaners
containing petroleum on plastic parts. Damage can occur.
NOTE: The drain cap must be removed before defrosting the
freezer and replaced securely afterward.
1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
2. 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, an
additional refrigerator-freezer, or a cool area.
3. Remove base grille. (See the "Base Grille" section.)

Base Grille

Defrost Freezer
(some models)
Explosion Hazard