Wire Basket (Some Models); Ice Bin (Some Models); Care And Cleaning; General Cleaning - Amana BX 518 VW VE Manual Del Propietário

Wire Basket
Wire basket (A) slides out for easy access to items in
back.
• Remove wire basket by lifting and pulling out.
• Replace wire basket by sliding in.
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Ice Bin (some models)

Ice bin (A) sits below the ice service rack on the wire
freezer shelf.

Care and Cleaning

!
WARNING
Disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning to
avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death. After cleaning, restore power.
!
Read and follow all manufacturer's cleaning directions
to avoid personal injury or property damage.

General Cleaning

1. Wash surfaces and exterior with 60 mL baking soda
dissolved in 1 liter warm water and a soft, clean
cloth.
2. Rinse surfaces and exterior with warm water. Dry
surfaces with a soft, clean cloth.
3. 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.
4. Do not place buckets, shelves, etc., in dishwasher.

Odor Removal

1. Remove all food and disconnect power to
refrigerator.
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CAUTION
2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and
walls according to general cleaning instructions
above. 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 containers. Wrap foods
in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor.
After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.
Complete steps 4–10 if odor has not been eliminated.
4. Remove all food and disconnect power to
refrigerator.
5. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and
walls according to general cleaning instructions
above. Pay special attention to corners, crevices, and
grooves. Include all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.
6. Place crispers on top shelf of refrigerator section.
Pack refrigerator and freezer sections, including
doors, with crumpled sheets of newspaper.
7. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.
8. Close doors and let stand 24–48 hours.
9. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
10. Connect power to refrigerator and return food to
refrigerator. Wash and dry all containers. Wrap foods
in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor.
After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated.

Adhesives

1. Remove adhesive residue from refrigerator surfaces
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. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
general cleaning instructions. Clean any spills
immediately.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets
pliable.

Condenser Coils

Clean condenser coil behind toe grille every 3 months to
ensure maximum performance of refrigerator.
Accumulated dust and lint may cause the following:
• reduced cooling performance
• increased energy usage
• premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling away
from refrigerator.
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.
4. Raise stabilizing legs (some models) by turning leg
left.
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