Care And Cleaning; General; Odor Removal; Adhesives - Amana Side-by-Side El Manual Del Propietario

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.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.

General

1. Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda
dissolved in 1 quart warm water and 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.

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.
Caution

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.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to hinge side of
door gasket to keep gaskets pliable.

Condenser Coils

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.
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.

Glass Shelves

To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal
track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf
to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean crevices by completing the following steps:
1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.
2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray
attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.
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