Caring For Your Freezer; Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer - Amana AZF33X16DW Mode D'emploi

Storage Basket (on some models)
The slide out basket provides separate storage space for items
that are difficult to store on freezer shelves. To remove the
basket, pull out and lift up.

Cleaning Your Frost-Free Freezer

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use non ammable cleaner.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or re.
Frost-free means that you will not have to defrost your freezer.
Frost is removed by air moving and collecting any moisture and
depositing it on the cooling coil. The cooling coil periodically
warms up enough to melt the frost, and it then flows down to the
drain pan (located behind the base grille) where it is evaporated.
Complete cleaning should be done at least once a year.
1. Press and hold Temp Setting for 3 seconds or turn knob to
"0" to turn off cooling.
2. Unplug freezer or disconnect power.
3. Remove all frozen food. Wrap frozen food in several layers of
newspaper and cover with a blanket. Food will stay frozen for
several hours. You may also store frozen food in a cooler, an
additional refrigerator or freezer, or a cool area.
4. Remove all removable parts from inside, such as shelves,
bins, etc.
5. Hand wash, rinse, and dry removable parts and interior
surfaces thoroughly. Use a clean sponge or soft cloth and a
mild detergent in warm water.
Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners such as window
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sprays, scouring cleansers, flammable fluids, cleaning
waxes, concentrated detergents, bleaches or cleansers
containing petroleum products on plastic parts, interior
and door liners or gaskets. Do not use paper towels,
scouring pads, or other harsh cleaning tools. These can
scratch or damage materials.

CARING FOR YOUR FREEZER

Storage Gate (on some models)
To Remove the Storage Gate:
1. Lift up the top of the gate and out of the supports.
2. Return the gate to original position. Lower the gate into the
supports.
To help remove odors, you can wash interior walls with a
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mixture of warm water and baking soda
(2 tbs to 1 qt [26 g to 0.95 L] of water).
6. Replace the removable parts.
7. Use the appropriate cleaning method for your exterior finish.
Painted metal: Wash exteriors with a clean sponge or soft
cloth and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive
or harsh cleaners, or cleaners designed for stainless steel.
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
Stainless steel finish: Wash with a clean sponge or soft cloth
and a mild detergent in warm water. Do not use abrasive or
harsh cleaners. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
To keep your stainless steel freezer looking like new and
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to remove minor scuffs or marks, it is suggested that you
use the manufacturer's approved Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish.
IMPORTANT: This cleaner is for stainless steel parts only!
Do not allow the Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish to
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come into contact with any plastic parts such as the trim
pieces, dispenser covers or door gaskets. If unintentional
contact does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and
mild detergent in warm water. Dry thoroughly with a soft
cloth.
8. Clean the condenser coils regularly. Coils may need to be
cleaned as often as every other month. This may help save
energy.
Open the freezer door and remove the base grille by
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removing 2 Phillips-head screws and pulling the grille
toward you.
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