Care and Cleaning, General, Odor Removal

Care and Cleaning

!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 all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.

General

For Textured Doors and Exterior

1.Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water, or warm soapy water. Use a soft, clean cloth.

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

•Do not use the following items:

-abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia, chlorine bleach, etc.

-concentrated detergents or solvents

-metal scouring pads

These items can scratch, crack and discolor surfaces.

• Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in dishwasher.

For Stainless Steel Doors

Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not covered under warranty. For Amana recommended products, call our Consumer Affairs division at 1(800) 843-0304, or contact us on the web at www.amana.com.

1.Wash surfaces with warm soapy water and a soft, clean cloth or sponge.

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

•Do not use the following harsh cleaners:

-abrasive or acidic cleaners(ammonia, chlorine bleach, vinegar-based product, etc.

-citrus-based cleaners

-scouring pads(metal, textured plastic, etc.) These items can scratch, discolor, or permanently tarnish surfaces.

3.Follow up rinsing by immediately drying with a soft, clean cloth. This will avoid water spotting on stainless steel finish.

Odor Removal

1.Remove all food and disconnect power to refrigerator.

2.Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and walls according to “General” instructions. Pay special attention to corners, crevices, and grooves. Include

all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.

3.Connect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if odor was eliminated.

Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.

4.Complete steps 1–2.

5.Place Garden Fresh™ crispers on top shelf of refrigerator section. Pack refrigerator and freezer sections including doors with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.

6.Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout newspaper.

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

8.Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.

9.Complete steps 2–3.

Contact Consumer Affairs Department, if odor was still not eliminated. Refer to Model Identification section for phone number.

Adhesives

1.Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.

2.Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a soft, clean cloth.

Door Gaskets

1.Keep gaskets clean at all times. Clean door gaskets thoroughly every 3 months according to “General” instructions.

Condenser Coil

Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure maximum performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust and lint may cause the following:

•reduced cooling performance

•increased energy usage

•premature compressor failure

1.Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling forward.

2.Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.

3.Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and snapping in.

!CAUTION

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

4.Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back of refrigerator.