Amana Deepfreeze Owner's Manual page 6

!
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock,
personal injury, or death,
disconnect power to freezer
before cleaning.
!
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or
property damage, read and follow
all cleaning product
manufacturer's directions.
Door gaskets get grimy over time,
affecting the freezer's seal and
performance. To keep the freezer
running well and minimize air seepage,
clean the gasket at least every three
months.
1. Clean gaskets with a mild, warm
soapy water.
2. Dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum
jelly to gasket to keep pliable.
4. Avoid placing petroleum jelly to the
plunger switch that controls interior
light function.
Sticker residue can get the best of any
cleaning product. To remove the
adhesive residue from your freezer:
1. Dab a little toothpaste over the
adhesive.
2. Rub the toothpaste over the
adhesive until it loosens.
3. Rinse the surface with warm, clean
water.
4. Dry with soft cloth.
In general, most cleaning can be done with warm, soapy
water as needed. To keep your freezer looking like new
and operating efficiently, follow these cleaning
guidelines:
• Bleach or ammonia
• Harsh or abrasive cleaners
• Concentrated detergents or
solvents
• Metal scouring pads
• A dishwasher for baskets or
accessories
Even with the tightest wrapped meats and fish, odors
can happen. To remove odors, follow the instructions
provided below:
1. Remove all food to another freezer, if possible, or place in a well
insulated cooler.
2. Disconnect power to the freezer.
3. Wash all interior surfaces including lid, floor and walls.
4. Clean corners, crevices and grooves thoroughly.
5. Wash all accessories and baskets by hand.
6. Dry thoroughly with soft, clean cloth.
7. Reconnect power to the freezer.
8. Return food to the freezer. Verify that all the food is wrapped tightly
or in sealed containers to prevent further odor problems.
9. After 24 hours, check freezer to verify odor was eliminated.
If odor is still present:
1. Remove all food to another freezer.
2. Disconnect power to freezer.
3. Pack freezer with crumpled sheets of black and white newspaper.
4. Place plain charcoal briquettes on newspaper throughout freezer.
5. Close the freezer lid and let stand 24 to 48 hours.
6. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers. Clean according to
directions provided above.
7. Reconnect power to freezer.
8. Replace food in freezer in sealed, airtight containers to minimize odor
contamination.
9. Placing a cotton swab with vanilla or an open box of baking soda in the
freezer may also help prevent odors from returning.
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• Warm, soapy water to remove
most dirt
• Four tablespoons of baking
soda in one quart of warm water
to make a gentle cleaning
solution
• Warm water to rinse all surfaces
• A soft clean cloth to dry all
surfaces