Whirlpool WSZ57L18D Owners Manual - Page 9

CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer WARNING Explosion Hazard Use nonflammable cleaner. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. 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. Press and hold TEMP SETTING for 3 seconds to turn off cooling. 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, an 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. 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 removing 2 Phillips-head screws and pulling the grille toward you. ■■ Use a vacuum with an extended attachment to clean the condenser coils when they are dusty or dirty. ■■ Replace the base grille by aligning the ends of the grille with the leveling assemblies on each side and snapping the grille into place. Reinstall the screws. 9. Replace all frozen food. 10. Plug in freezer or reconnect power. 11. Set 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. 1. Unplug freezer or disconnect power. 2. Remove the light shield by squeezing the lens from the sides, pushing back and pulling down. 3. Replace bulb with a 40-watt maximum appliance bulb or an LED bulb rated for wet/damp locations. NOTE: Some LED replacement light bulbs are not recommended for wet/damp environments. Refrigerator fresh food and freezer compartments are considered wet/damp environments. Read and follow all instructions on the LED packaging when replacing the factory-installed LED bulb. A replacement LED bulb can be purchased from an authorized dealer. 4. Replace the light shield. 5. Plug in freezer or reconnect power. Power Interruptions If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door closed to help food stay cold and frozen. If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following: ■■ Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker. ■■ If a food locker is not available, consume or can perishable food at once. REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it. 9