Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Hints and Care, What cleaners does, How do I remove an odor

Hints and Care

What cleaners does	How to Clean Your Unit
Amana recommend for
my stainless steel
product?
					!	WARNING
Amana has a cleaner available for
			To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death,
purchase (Part # 31960801) through our
Consumer Affairs division.			disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.
For this, or a list of other recommended
					!	CAUTION
cleaning products, please contact us at
Amana Consumer Affairs using the
			To avoid personal injury or property damage:
information on the cover of your Owner's
			• Read and follow manufacturer's directions for all cleaning products.
Manual.
			• Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or
How do I remove an odor			warping of accessories may result
from my refrigerator?		AREA		DO NOT USE			DO…
1. Remove all food.
2. Disconnect refrigerator.		Textured Doors		∙	Abrasive or harsh cleaners		∙	Use 4 tablespoons (60
3. Clean the following items		and Exterior		∙	Ammonia			milliliters) of baking soda
		Cabinet Interior		∙	Chlorine bleach			dissolved in 1 quart (1
using the appropriate instructions in								liter) warm soapy water.
How to Clean Your Unit :				∙	Concentrated detergents or		∙	Rinse surfaces with clean
• Walls, floor, and ceiling of cabinet					solvents			warm water and dry
					Metal or plastic-textured
interior.				∙				immediately to avoid
					scouring pads			water spots
• Drawers, shelves, and gaskets
		Stainless Steel Doors		∙	Abrasive or harsh cleaners		∙	Use warm, soapy water
according to the instructions in this
		and Exterior		∙	Ammonia			and a soft, clean cloth or
section.
		IMPORTANT:		∙	Chlorine bleach			sponge.
4. Pay special attention to clean all		Damage to stainless steel					∙	Rinse surfaces with clean
				∙	Concentrated detergents or
		finish due to improper use						warm water and dry
crevices by completing the following					solvents
		of cleaning products or						immediately to avoid
steps:		non-recommended		∙	Metal or plastic-textured			water spots
• Dilute mild detergent and brush		products is not covered			scouring pads
solution into crevices using a plastic		under any warranty		∙	Vinegar-based product
bristle brush.				∙	Citrus-based cleaners
• Let stand for 5 minutes.		Door Gaskets		∙	Abrasive or harsh cleaners
• Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry				∙	Metal or plastic-textured
surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.					scouring pads
		Condenser Coil Remove					∙	Use a vacuum cleaner
5. Wash and dry all bottles, containers, and						N/A
		toe grille to access						hose nozzle
jars. Discard spoiled or expired items.
		Condenser Fan Outlet					∙	Use a vacuum cleaner
6. Wrap or store odor-causing foods in
		Grille						hose nozzle with brush
tightly-sealed containers to prevent		See back of refrigerator						attachment.
reoccurring odors.		Accessories Shelves,		∙	A Dishwasher		∙	Follow removal and
7. Connect power to refrigerator and return		buckets, drawers, etc						installation instructions
								from appropriate feature
food to unit.								section.
8. After 24 hours, check if odor has been							∙	Allow items to adjust to
								room temperature.
eliminated.
							∙	Dilute mild detergent and
If odor is still present...								use a soft clean cloth or
								sponge for cleaning.
1. Remove drawers and place on top shelf
							∙	Use a plastic bristle brush
of refrigerator.
								to get into crevices
2. Pack refrigerator and freezer sections–							∙	Rinse surfaces with clean
including doors–with crumpled sheets								warm mater.
of black and white newspaper.							∙	Dry glass and clear items
3. Place charcoal briquettes randomly on								immediately to avoid
								spots.
crumpled newspaper in both freezer and
refrigerator compartments.

4.Close doors and let stand 24–48 hours.

5.Repeat steps 5 through 7.

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