Care and Cleaning (cont'd)
Cleaning Stainless Steel
Damage to stainless steel finish due to Improper use of cleaning
products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not
covered under warranty. ForAmana recommended products,call
ConsumerAffairs at 1(800) 843-0304 or onlineat www.amana com
Our stainlesssteelappliances have been factory finished forhigh shine
and luster.To maintainthisquality appearance:
DO NOT USE:
Abrasive powdersor liquids
Citrusbased cleaners
Ammonia
Steelwool pads
Abrasivecloths
Oven cleansers
Acidicor vinegar based cleaners
DO USE:
Warmsoapy water for routine
cleaning
Softclean cloths todry or polish
Stainlesssteelcleanerdesigned
forappliancessuchasAmana
CleaningPolish and
Conditioner forStainless Steel
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Can I use liquid
cleaners on my stainless
steel?
•Justbecause acleaner is a
liquid does not mean itis non-abrasive.
Many liquid cleansers designed to be
gentle on tile and smooth surfaces still
damage stainless steel. Cosmetic
damage fromusing non-recommended
products isnot covered under warranty.
Citric Acid
Citric acidpermanently
discolors stainless steel.
To prevent damage to
the finishof your stainless steel
appliance, do not allow these
substances to remain onthe steel
finish:
• mustard
•tomatojuice
•marinarasauce
•citrusbased sauces
•citrusbased products
For best cleaning results
1. Wash surfaceswith warm soapy water anda soft, clean cloth or
sponge.
2. Rinse surfaces withwarm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
DO NOT use the following harshcleaners:
•abrasive or acidiccleaners (ammonia, chlorinebleach, vinegar-based
product,etc.)
•citrus-besedcleaners
•scouringpads (metal, textured plastic, etc.)
These itemscan scratch, discolor,or permanentlytarnish surfaces.
3. Follow up rinsingby immediately dryingwith a soft, clean cloth. This will
avoidwater spottingonstainless steelfinish.
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