Care And Cleaning; General; Adhesives; Door Gaskets - Amana 10488010 Use And Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

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

General

• Wash surfaces with four tablespoons baking soda
diluted in one quart warm water and a soft, clean
cloth.
• Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a
soft, clean cloth.
Important
• Do not use the following items:
- abrasive cleaners such as ammonia, chlorine
bleach, etc.
- solvents
- metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor,
surfaces.
• Do not place refrigerator 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 according
to "General" cleaning instructions.
2. Rinse and dry gaskets thoroughly.
3. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep door
gaskets pliable.

Condenser Coil

Clean condenser coil every three months. Accumulated
dust and lint may cause the following:
• reduced cooling performance
• increased energy usage
• premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by pulling forward.
2. Clean coil with a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle.
3. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and
snapping in.
4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back of
refrigerator.

Glass Shelves

Caution
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 and place on a towel. Allow shelf to
adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean crevices by doing the following:
1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into
crevices using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for five
minutes.
2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray
attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace.

Light Bulbs

WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, disconnect
power to refrigerator before replacing light
bulb. After replacing light bulb, reconnect
power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observe the following:
1. Allow bulb to cool.
2. Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
Remove light bulb cover. Replace light bulb with same
size and type of appliance bulb.
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