Caring For Your Freezer; Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer - Whirlpool WZF56R16DW Guide D'utilisation

Storage Basket (on some models)
The slide-out basket provides separate
storage space for items that are difficult
to store on freezer shelves. To remove
the basket, pull out and lift up.
Storage Gate (on some models)
To Remove the Storage Gate:
1. Lift up the top of the gate and out of
the supports.
2. Return the gate to original position. Lower the gate into the
supports.
Freezer Shelves
Store similar foods together and adjust the shelves to fit
different heights. This reduces the time the freezer door is open
and saves energy.
Important information to know about glass shelves
and covers:
Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when
they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to
sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping.
Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small,
pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers
are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid
dropping.

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,
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.

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To Remove and Replace a Shelf:
1. Remove the shelf by lifting straight up and pulling the shelf
out.
2. Replace the shelf by lowering the shelf onto the supports on
the side wall.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
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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
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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
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removing 2 Phillips-head screws and pulling the grille
toward you.