Amana DRS246RBW, DRSE663BC manual Hints and Care, How do I remove an odor from my refrigerator?

Hints and Care

What cleaners does Amana recommend for my stainless steel product?

Amana has a cleaner available for purchase (Part # 31960801) through our Consumer Affairs division.

For this, or a list of other recommended cleaning products, please contact us at Amana Consumer Affairs using the information on the cover of your Owner's Manual.

How do I remove an odor from my refrigerator?

1. Remove all food.

2. Disconnect refrigerator.

3.Clean the following items

using the appropriate instructions in How to Clean Your Unit :

•Walls, floor, and ceiling of cabinet interior.

•Drawers, shelves, and gaskets according to the instructions in this section.

4.Pay special attention to clean all crevices by completing the following steps:

•Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices using a plastic bristle brush.

•Let stand for 5 minutes.

•Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.

5.Wash and dry all bottles, containers, and jars. Discard spoiled or expired items.

6.Wrap or store odor-causing foods in tightly-sealed containers to prevent reoccurring odors.

7.Connect power to refrigerator and return food to unit.

8.After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.

If odor is still present...

1.Remove drawers and place on top shelf of refrigerator.

2.Pack refrigerator and freezer sections– including doors–with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.

3.Place charcoal briquettes randomly on crumpled newspaper in both freezer and refrigerator compartments.

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

5.Repeat steps 5 through 7.

If odor was not eliminated, contact Consumer Affairs Department using the information in the front of your Owner's Manual.

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!WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect power.

!CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage:

•Read and follow manufacturer's directions for all cleaning products.

•Do not place buckets, shelves, or accessories in dishwasher. Cracking or warping of accessories may result

Textured Doors	•	Abrasive or harsh cleaners	•	Use 4 tablespoons (60
and Exterior	•	Ammonia		milliliters) of baking soda
Cabinet Interior	•	Chlorine bleach		dissolved in 1 quart (1 liter)
				warm soapy water.
	•	Concentrated detergents or
			•	Rinse surfaces with clean
		solvents
				warm water and dry
	•	Metal or plastic-textured
				immediately to avoid water
		scouring pads		spots
Stainless Steel Doors	•	Abrasive or harsh cleaners	•	Use warm, soapy water and
and Exterior	•	Ammonia		a soft, clean cloth or
IMPORTANT:	•	Chlorine bleach		sponge.
			•	Rinse surfaces with clean
Damage to stainless steel	•	Concentrated detergents or
				warm water and dry
finish due to improper use		solvents
of cleaning products or				immediately to avoid water
	•	Metal or plastic-textured
				spots
non-recommended
		scouring pads
products is not covered
	•	Vinegar-based product
under any warranty
	•	Citrus-based cleaners
Dispenser Controls	•	Abrasive or harsh cleaners
	•	Ammonia
	•	Chlorine bleach
	•	Concentrated detergents or
		solvents
	•	Metal or plastic-textured
		scouring pads
Door Gaskets	•	Abrasive or harsh cleaners
	•	Metal or plastic-textured
		scouring pads
Condenser Coil Remove		N/A	•	Use a vacuum cleaner hose
toe grille to access				nozzle
Condenser Fan Outlet			• Use a vacuum cleaner hose
Grille				nozzle with brush
See back of refrigerator				attachment.
Accessories Shelves,	•	A Dishwasher	•	Follow removal and
buckets, drawers, etc				installation instructions from
				appropriate feature section.
			• Allow items to adjust to
				room temperature.
			• Dilute mild detergent and
				use a soft clean cloth or
				sponge for cleaning.
			• Use a plastic bristle brush
				to get into crevices
			• Rinse surfaces with clean
				warm mater.
			• Dry glass and clear items
				immediately to avoid spots.

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