Care And Cleaning; General; Adhesives; Door Gaskets - Amana C100DW Manuel

Care and Cleaning

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can
cause severe personal injury or death,
disconnect power to freezer before
cleaning. After cleaning, restore power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, read and follow all cleaning
product manufacturer's directions.

General

1. Wash surfaces with four tablespoons baking
soda dissolved in one quart warm water and a
soft, clean cloth.
2. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces
with a soft, clean cloth.
Important
• 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 shelves or accessories in
dishwasher.

Adhesives

Remove glue residue by dabbing toothpaste over
adhesive. Rub toothpaste into adhesive with fingers
until adhesive loosens. Rinse surface with warm
water. Dry surface with a soft, clean cloth.

Door Gaskets

1. Clean door gaskets every three months or
more frequently if necessary.
2. Rinse and dry gaskets thoroughly.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep
gaskets pliable.

Odor Removal

1. Remove all food.
2. Wash all interior surfaces including door, floor
and walls according to "General" instructions.
Pay special attention to corners, crevices and
grooves. Include all accessories, shelves and
gaskets.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wrap foods in tightly sealed wrap or containers
to prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if
odor was eliminated.
5. Clean defrost drain pan in Free-O-Frost
models by removing toe grille. Pull drain pan
forward. Wash surface according to "General"
instructions. When replacing drain pan verify
that drain pan clips rest in slots on both sides
of drain pan.
If odor was not eliminated, do the following:
1. Complete procedures in steps 1-3 above.
2. Pack freezer with crumpled sheets of black
and white newspaper.
3. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.
4. Close door and let stand 24-48 hours.
5. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
Wash all interior surfaces including door, floor
and walls according to "General" instructions.
Pay special attention to corners, crevices and
grooves. Include all accessories, shelves and
gaskets.
6. Wrap foods in tightly sealed wrap or containers
to prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if
odor was eliminated.
If odor was still not eliminated, contact Consumer
Affairs Department.
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