Care And Cleaning; General; Odor Removal; Adhesives - Amana ARS2304AB Manuel Du Propriétaire

Care and Cleaning

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