3.Wash stainless steel and painted metal exteriors with a clean sponge or soft cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. For additional protection against damage to painted metal exteriors, apply appliance wax (or auto paste wax) with a clean, soft cloth. Do not wax plastic parts.
NOTE: To keep your stainless steel refrigerator looking like new and to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you use the manufacturer’s approved Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish. To order the cleaner, see the “Accessories” section.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Dry Erase Board
(on somemodels)
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use nonflammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Your Amana® JOT™ refrigerator is equipped with a special technology (Dry Erase) on the door’s surface, which allows you to draw and write on it and erase easily; to keep the refrigerator door in good condition, it is necessary to follow the instructions below:
IMPORTANT: Only the metal surface of the door is prepared with the Dry Erase technology, which is why the markers should not be used on any plastic parts or on the sides of the refrigerator. If markers are used by mistake on plastic parts or on the side of the refrigerator, it is recommended to clean immediately with liquid dish detergent and water. For assistance in case of prolonged exposure to the marker’s ink, please visit our website at www.amana.com or call the Amana Appliance Customer Service toll free number at
1.Remove the marker kit, which is included inside your refrigerator. Place the marker kit horizontally somewhere in your kitchen.
2.For best results, use Crayola® brand dry erase markers in these recommended colors: black, blue, purple, orange, yellow or brown. Do not use red or green. Always use a marker designed for dry erase surfaces.
IMPORTANT: Do not use permanent markers.
3.The included markers are designed to be erased without water. The marker’s ink can be removed easily without water with a cotton cloth or, in its absence, with a sponge, detergent and water. If there is any ink residue left from prolonged exposure, clean with liquid dish detergent and water.
4.Always use marker on the refrigerator’s clean surface (free of grease and dirt). For cleaning and care of your refrigerator, you should clean the ink residues from the dry erase surface at least once a month.
Changing the Light Bulbs
NOTE: Not all appliance bulbs will fit your refrigerator. Be sure to replace the bulb with one of the same size, shape, and wattage.
Refrigerator Light
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Reach behind the control panel and unscrew the bulb.
3.Replace the bulb with a
4.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Freezer Light
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.Remove the freezer shelf.
3.Remove the freezer light shield by pushing down.
4.Remove the light bulb and replace with one of the same size, shape and wattage.
5.Replace the light shield.
6.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.
Power Interruptions
If the power will be out for 24 hours or less, keep the door or doors closed (depending on your model) to help food stay cold and frozen.
If the power will be out for more than 24 hours, do one of the following:
■Remove all frozen food and store it in a frozen food locker.
■Place 2 lbs (907 g) of dry ice in the freezer for every cubic foot (28 L) of freezer space. This will keep the food frozen for 2 to 4 days.
■If neither a food locker nor dry ice is available, consume or can perishable food at once.
REMEMBER: A full freezer stays cold longer than a partially filled one. A freezer full of meat stays cold longer than a freezer full of baked goods. If you see that food contains ice crystals, it may be refrozen, although the quality and flavor may be affected. If the condition of the food is poor, dispose of it.
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