Amana Refrigerator Side-By-Side Refridgerator User's Manual
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1. FIGURE 5A 4 Remove the upper door hinges 3 screws per upper hinge SAFETY TAPE FIGURE 6 5 Remove the door assemblies by lifting off the bottom hinge pins Note At this point the refrigerator may go through the doorway If not proceed to steps 6 and 7 6 To assure proper door realign ment draw a pencilled outline around the lower hinge brackets 7 Remove the lower hinge bracket screws 2 screws per lower hinge See Figure 7 8 Reverse order to install the door assemblies TO REMOVE THE BOTTOM HINGE BRACKETS REMOVE 2 SCREWS PER HINGE BRACKET AS SHOWN FIGURE 7 Placement Door Alignment and Leveling Placement of 20 Cu Ft Models 4AACAUTION To Avoid Property Damage to soft vinyl flooring follow floor products manufacturer s rec ommendations when installing or moving the refrigerators On most counter tops there is a 1 overhang If this is the case the front corners of the counter top must be trimmed off at a 45 angle for the refrigerator and freezer door clearance See Figure 8 A recessed electrical outlet installed on the back wall allows for built in installation of your refrigerator The suggested height requirement for the recessed electrical outlet is 3 to 4 feet from floor Tor view or amana Ft Reemicenaron dena j U 7 FIGURE 8 Leveling from side to side place thin metal2. Is condenser area clean See pages 15 amp 17 Have doors been opened frequently or for an extended period of time Is freezer running too cold Adjust freezer control See page 7 Check door alignment and gasket seal for proper closure If the unit makes unfamiliar sounds such as popping or crack ing tapping gurgling boiling or bubbling rumbling or rattling on shutdown These may be normal operating sounds Refer to page 13 for information on sounds the unit may make If you hear running water in the unit This is normal when the icemaker fills This is normal when the unit defrosts and water enters the condensate pan J you hear periodic buzzing This is normal in cabinets with an automatic icemaker The water valve will buzz when energized to refill the icemaker If condensate forms on the inside of the unit This is normal during periods of high humidity If condensate forms on the out side of the unit Is Energy Saver Control on highest setting This will help reduce condensate e Check door alignment and gasket seal for proper closure If Crisper or Meat Keeper drawers do not close freely Check for package obstructing proper closure Check to confirm drawer is in proper position in assembly Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly to slide channels Make sure refrigerator is level If there is an odor in the unit or ice cubes Clean prod
3. To Remove Door Handles With Factory Installed Decorator Panels 1 Loosen the upper and lower door handle trim and rotate 90 See Figure 3 UPPER TRIM Rotate 90 DECORATIVE PANEL DO NOT REMOVE THE DOOR TRIM TO REMOVE THE DOOR HANDLES ON DOORS WITH PANELS 1 LOOSEN THE UPPER amp LOWER TRIM AND ROTATE 90 FIGURE 3 samea Door Handle and Door Assembly Removal 2 Remove the upper and lower door handle screws See Figure 4 AN FIGURE 4 3 Rotate the trim back in place to move the cabinet through the doorway To Remove The Door Assemblies Do not remove the door handles Tools Needed Tape tightly fitted gloves e hex nut driver pencil Ye drive ratch Ye hex socket 1 4ACAUTION To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury Or Property Damage tape the top of the doors as shown in Figure 4A FIGURE 4A 2 To remove top hinge covers follow the instructions below a Lift the back of the hinge cover about 1 4 then b Slide the hinge cover toward the front and off hinge See Figure 5 TOP HINGE COVER BACK OF THE HINGE COVER TOP RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR SHOWN CAUTION To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury Or Property Damage have two 2 people remove the door One to hold the door and one to remove the safety tape and help with tools 3 To assure proper door realign ment draw a pencilled outline of both top hinges on cabinet See Figure 5A
4. Install the unit on a solid floor that plates under one of the rear wheels is strong enough to support the Adjust the front wheels or leveling combined weight of the unit ap feet to obtain the front to back tilt proximately 320 Ibs and the food To raise turn screw or leveling maximum of 625 Ibs with an approxi feet clockwise To lower turn mate combined weight of 945 Ibs counterclockwise The unit must be level to insure complete door closings and proper ice making Improper leveling will cause water spills and uneven ice cube size The unit must be level from side to POT e side with a slight downward tilt from wazia we front to back This allows doors to oma cape notate close firmly If the floor is uneven a Door Alignment 3 If doors are not aligned The doors on this refrigerator were A Lower the front roller turn the aligned at the factory Once the screw clockwise one turn at a refrigerator is properly leveled the time on the side of the doors will be aligned If further ad refrigerator which has the justment is required please follow lower door See Figure 9 the steps below B ind cl th doors 1 Before checking alignment open Openana apse bo and close both doors to insure C Recheck alignment they are resting on the bottom D If doors are not aligned repeat bearings steps A through C 2 Check alignment of doors at TOP 4 If one of the front rollers is not CENTER See Figure
5. Use for periods of low humidity A minimum amount of condensation is normal During extreme high humidity condensate may also form on the cabinet sides and doors This is normal ENERGY SAVER and will disappear renuces when climatic HU conditions return onions to normal E saves ENERGY FIGURE 14 Refrigerated Meat Keeper Control Some Models The Refrigerated Meat Keeper features a drawer inside a wrapper or sleeve A control located in the front trim allows you to adjust the amount of freezer air that circulates between the drawer and sleeve to keep meat extra fresh without drying it out See Figure 15 Slide the control to the left for the coldest temperatures and to the right for warmer temperatures The additional cold air can affect the refrigerator compartment temperature so the Temp Assurem thermostatic control may require adjustment after the Meat Keeper temperature has been set FIGURE 15 Adjustable Cantilever Glass Shelves These shelves attach to metal tracks at the back of the interior See Figure 16 To remove tap upwards at rear of shelf near the tracks to loosen shelf hooks Lift shelf and pull out To install tilt shelf and engage upper hooks in desired track slots Lower shelf front and tap downwards near the tracks until shelf hooks are securely seated and shelf is level Fax FIGURE 16 ACAUTION To Avoid Personal Injury Or Property Damage test for proper
6. 24 Huggers Some models feature two handy shelf huggers that slide back and forth along door shelves to ac commodate storage needs See Figure 24 Freezer Features SSS FIGURE 25 Freezer Ice Service Some units feature an Ice Service Rack with two ice cube trays and a pull out ice cube drawer See Figure 25 To release ice cubes grasp both ends of the tray and twist in opposite directions until the ice pops out Factory installed automatic ice maker on 20 cu ft model FIGURE 26 Freezer Door The freezer door has six adjustable shelves To remove gently tap both ends up then pull out See Figure 26 Large Glide out Freezer Basket Stores odd shaped bulky food items See Figure 27 FIGURE 27 Adjustable Freezer Shelves The removable shelves are installed on supports in the freezer side walls See Figure 28 1 To remove tap shelf gently from the right side and slide out 2 Reverse procedure to install FIGURE 28 iT FR ome Z FIGURE 29 Removable Door Dike s 20 cu ft Only Designed for kitchens when space limitations restrict opening of door to 90 The removable door dike closest to hinges will snap out to allow removal of freezer basket and ice bucket To insert door dike align the four push clips to the holes on the freezer door Snap in until the door dike is locked into place See Figure 29 FIGURE 30 Tall Packa
7. factory installed black front panels do not use ammonia containing cleaners Door Gaskets Clean at least twice a year with mild soap and water Rinse and dry Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to the gaskets on the hinge side to keep them soft and pliable Interior Wash the liner with warm soapy water Rinse and dry Interior components such as shelves and drawers may be washed with 4 FIGURE 35 AWARNING To Avoid The Risk Of Electrical Shock Or Death unplug the power cord before replacing a burned out light bulb or cleaning tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water to sweeten these parts Rinse and dry thoroughly Interior and Exterior DO NOT USE abrasive heavy duty powders such as AJAX cleanser COMET cleanser etc when cleaning the interior or exterior of the refrigerator These can scratch and dull the surface depending on their abrasiveness and the cleaning pressure applied Avoid metal pads and abrasive impregnated plastic nylon and cloth pads such as CHORE BOY and KURLY KATE pot cleansers BRILLO metal cleaning pads SCOTCH BRITE scouring pads S 0 S and PADDY soap pads etc These can scratch the baked enamel exterior and interior surfaces Care amp Cleaning cont Do not use concentrated liquid dishwashing detergent dissolve in warm water before using abrasive cleansers solvents or polishing agents on plastic parts These cleansers m
8. familiar to you yet quite normal Polyurethane foam insulation while a much better insulator does not have the sound absorbing character istic of fiberglass insulation Sounds may be amplified further by the wall and or floor acting as a sounding board Because your product is designed to provide greater efficiency the compressor operates at a much higher speed than previously This results in a high speed hum which FIGURE 34 furthermost position or it will not operate correctly The freezer compartment may become filled with ice cubes To stop ice production Raise the wire arm until it locks NOTE As long as the arm is raised the ice maker will not operate Discard the first several ice harvests so any impurities flushed through the water line or ice maker will not be consumed Ice cubes are porous and will absorb food odors so be sure to keep foods covered in the freezer and refrig erator sections See Before Calling For Service on page 19 Cold dry air circulates through the entire refrigerator freezer to maintain safe storage temperatures After several weeks this air movement can cause cubes stored open in the ice bin to evaporate and stick together will be more noticeable than the sound produced by a slower speed compressor In addition the com pressor s increased torque may cause some vibration during start up or shut down of the unit The refrigerant flowing through the
9. installation by exerting some pressure downward on the front edge shelf should not move Refrigerator Features cont To Adjust The Refrigerated Meat Storage Drawer The Refrigerated Meat Keeper must be installed with its cold air supply tube covering the air inlet port completely To ensure proper align ment only insert the upper hooks of the shelf into the 9th 10th 11th or 12th track slots from the top See Figure 17 Otherwise food will freeze below the uncovered air supply hole located in the back left side wall FIGURE 17 Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawers These drawers are for storage of fresh fruits and vegetables It is normal for moisture to accumulate inside See Figure 17A FIGURE 17A Crisper Drawers can be pulled out fully even when door is opened at a 90 angle See Figure 18 FIGURE 18 Hi Humidity Drawers have a control to regulate humidity inside Set high humidity for leafy vegetables such as cabbage and lettuce and set low humidity for produce with skins such as apples and tomatoes On models with humidity control slide control to the left for high humidity and to the right for low humidity See Figure 19 FIGURE 19 10 Refrigerator Features cont Stor Mor Door FIGURE 20 Egg Storage A removable take to Counter egg bucket stores eggs ina see thru covered container See Figure 20 To clean hand wash in warm soapy water Dairy St
10. of time If The Refrigerator Will Be Stored If the refrigerator will be stored or remain unused in a sub freezing environment remove the water and protect the water valve from damage as follows 1 Disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical power source 2 Shut off the refrigerator water supply This can be done at the saddle valve where the Ya copper supply tubing joins the household water line Refer to illustration on back of cabinet 3 Remove the compressor compart ment cover from the bottom rear of the refrigerator to reveal the water valve coupling Place a small container under the valve to catch water spills Remove the brass hose fitting from the valve Unscrew the compression nuts from the tube and bottom of valve Push end of the tubes away from the valve fitting See Figure 36 TYPICAL WATER VALVE COUPLING You Can Help Save Energy Your New Amana Stor Mor Refrigerator Freezer is designed to operate efficiently You can help reduce energy consumption by following these suggestions Energy Saver Control This control regulates special heaters that help reduce condensation during periods of high humidity Reduce energy consumption by setting the control according to current climatic conditions Refrigerated Meat Keeper Adjust the control to obtain the best storage conditions for highly perishable food items Keep Freezer Section Full The unit operates more economically
11. surrounding tempera tures below 32 degrees F will result in defrosting problems and is not recommended for self de frosting products If product does not appear to be operating Does the light work A dim light indicates low voltage or a weak bulb Is cord plugged in Isa fuse or circuit breaker open Check by plugging in another appliance or lamp at the same wall outlet e Has either of the doors been left open Make certain food items stored within the refrigerator are not obstructing proper door closure Check leveling of unit See page 5 If the lights work and the freezer control is on but the fan and compressor are not operating the unit is likely in the defrost cycle Wait 30 minutes to see if the unit will restart If it does not remove the toe grille The defrost timer is located behind the grille Turn the timer knob clockwise until you hear a click The refrigerator should begin running 18 If the unit still won t operate Be sure you have completed the steps listed above e Unplug the unit and take the steps necessary to preserve the food stored in the unit Dry ice may be placed in the freezer section of the unit to preserve food until the unit can be serv iced Doors should be left closed until the unit has been repaired Your product warranty does not cover food loss Call your nearest Amana dealer or authorized service center listed in the Yellow Pages If food te
12. wall of the refrigerator compartment by turn ing counterclockwise 2 Replace with a G E or Westinghouse 40A15 1 Sylvania 40A15 or order from your Amana Service Dept part number A0282803 Freezer Compartment 1 Remove the light bulb located on the front upper wall of the freezer compartment by turning counterclockwise 2 Replace with a G E or Westinghouse 40A15 1 Sylvania 40A15 or order from your Amana Service Dept part number A0282803 years covering parts labor and travel charges Your participating Amana dealer has details Or contact us Amana Refrigeration Inc Customer Service Department Amana IA 52204 319 622 5511 Monday through Friday 8 a m 4 30 p m C S T 1990 Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana lowa 52204
13. 9A If doors touching the floor refrigerator will are aligned go to step 4 rock lower that roller only FIGURE 9A enough to contact the floor Ice Service Rack 20 cu ft includes automatic ice maker Adjustable Freezer Shelves Adjustable Package Retainer BaN Some Models Freezer Glide out Basket Toe Grille IMPORTANT General Features Removable Door Dikes 20 cu ft models only Storage Shelf Sess F aaa Defrost Drain Pan and Condenser Behind Toe Grille NOTE Adjustable Humidity Crisper Controls Features may vary from model to model Your refrigerator may not have all of the features shown Adjustable Split Cantilever Shelves some models Covered Egg Storage Food Storage Containers Adjustable Dairy Module Adjustable Bottle Rack Adjustable Refrigerator Shelves Refrigerated Meat Keeper Control Adjustable Refrigerated Meat Keeper Adjustable Shelf Huggers Humidity Controlled Crispers Setting the Controls FREEZER 6 j COLDER FIGURE 10 Freezer Control This is the main control located on the upper back wall of the fresh food section See Figure 10 If it is turned OFF neither the Freezer nor REFRIGERATOR 4 COLDER zi FIGURE 11 Temp Assurem Thermostatic Refrigerator Control This control located on the upper back wall of
14. Ad Refrigerator Features 8 Amana Toll Free 19 4 CAUTION To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury use caution in unpacking handling removing installing and cleaning all parts of product which may have sharp edges A CAUTION To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury wear protective hand covering Remove all tape and packing material To remove tape residue touch a portion of the tape to the residue and lift it off If adhesive residue still remains try cleaning the sticky area with a clean cloth soaked in mild dish washing soap Wipe area clean If the wood base is still attached have someone help you tilt the unit onto its back plac ing a sturdy support underneath Remove the mounting bolts from the base and discard bolts and wood base IMPORTANT Do not leave the cabinet on its back longer than it takes to remove the wooden base and do not connect the power cord until after all the inside packing has Dimensions NI ae Unpacking and Dimensions SxS ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES INCLUDES DOOR TRIM L rm We AA b bana been removed and the cabinet has been leveled for proper operation Leftside As Shown Rightside Opposite RS Sls With the unit upright pull the grille from the bottom front and make sure the defrost drain pan is located underneath the defrost water drain tub
15. IGURE 32 shim L Shim Other Features cont Can Be Built In Condenser air circulation required for proper operation occurs at the bottom front of the unit Therefore the unit can safely be enclosed completely at the top back and sides for a built in look Do not block airflow through the toe grille at bottom front of unit See Figure 8 on page 5 Automatic Ice Maker Some models have an automatic ice maker already installed See Figure 34 Other models have a connection in the freezer back wall for install ation of an optional ice maker available at extra cost from your Amana dealer Allow 4 to 12 hours after installation for the first ice harvest to occur The time required will depend on the freezer temperature setting and on the amount of food in the unit The ice maker automatically fills itself with water and empties ice into the bin A wire arm senses the amount of ice and turns the icemaker off when the bin is full To start ice production Install the ice bin and lower the wire arm The ice bin should be placed in the Sounds Your new unit may be replacing a smaller refrigerator of different design and or a product which operated less efficiently We have taken steps in product design and operation which will continue to pro vide our customers the highest quality product one which is energy efficient and operates as economically as possible With this new design you may hear sounds which are un
16. PE ALO AA Bo WOW DZ 55 l Amana 205585 Side By Side Refrigerator Use amp Care Manual Ska I SAS KT S r207 SEA SLA ae Amana 19 Amana 20 ma 22 Amana 25 Welcome to the Amana Family aa A a Aa E E NE Your purchase of an Amana refrig erator freezer a household ap pliance known for its quality and reliability is sincerely appreciated by Amana Refrigeration Inc Your total satisfaction with this new prod uct is extremely important to us and this Use and Care Manual will aid you in understanding the opera tion of your new appliance Each product is thoroughly tested and checked at the factory Once in your home you may want to make a few simple adjustments of control settings etc to tailor your new unit to your own individual requirements These adjustments are easily made following the instruction in this manual The Registration Card in the packet with the manual should be filled out and returned to Amana Refrigeration Inc Record in the space below the information found on the nameplate of your refrigerator The nameplate is located in the upper left hand corner of the refrigerator section Also please retain a copy of your sales receipt for future reference should warranty service be needed Serial No Model No Should your new unit ever require service certain product information will aid in obtaining service faster For your conve
17. ay cause cracking or discoloring Do not wash plastic parts in an automatic dishwasher They may warp The butter dish and food storage containers can be washed in a dishwasher See page 10 for details Ice Maker If your water has a high mineral content the ice maker may require periodic cleaning Cleaning with vinegar should remove most of the build up Contact your dealer for assistance with ice maker removal cleaning and reinstallation An in line water filter may also be necessary Clean Defrost Drain Pan The pan is located underneath the unit behind the toe grille Every three months remove the drain pan wash it with warm soapy water rinse and dry When replacing the pan make sure it is directly underneath the defrost water tube that extends from the back of the unit Pull the toe grille forward to remove Clean Condenser Coil The con denser coil is located behind the toe grille Use a long handled bottle brush and a vacuum cleaner to remove dust and lint from the coil A suitable brush can be purchased from your Amana dealer Dust and lint act as an insulator and prevent the coil from expelling heat taken from inside the unit Failure to keep the coil clean will reduce cooling performance and efficiency Reconnect Power Cord After cleaning reconnect the power cord Odors If an offensive odor appears to be lingering in the refrigerator or freezer the following procedures may eliminate the problem Al
18. e Two drain pan side supports attached to the cabinet bottom keep the pan in the proper location to make the automatic defrost drain water drop on the sound reducing cone The drain pan locating stops prevent the pan from being installed backwards Remove all tape and packing material from inside the unit SPECIAL NOTE If cabinet is unable to fit through doorway safely you may have to remove the door handles or door assemblies Refer to the following chart and diagrams CABINET I TO CAB TO DOOR DOOR MODEL WIDTH 0C BACK FRONT HANDLE OPEN 90 OPEN 90 32 1 21 3th 43 Wh 35 23 28 39 45 Oster Case Must be installed from side walls for 90 door opening To Remove The Door Handles WITHOUT FACTORY INSTALLED DECORATOR PANELS Tools Required Tightiy fitted gloves putty knife and e hex hut driver 1 First remove the upper and lower door handle trim from both doors See Figure 1 ADO TAPE TO THE END OF THE PUTTY KNIFE TO PREVENT SCRATCHING THE DOOR PAINT DOOR TRIM UPPER DOOR HANDLE FIGURE 1 2 Remove the upper and lower door handle screws See Figure 2 gt TO REMOVE THE DOOR HANDLES 1 REMOVE UPPER amp LOWER TRIM 2 REMOVE THE TWO HANOLE SCREWS WITH A NUT _ DRIVER AS SHOWN N DOOR HANDLE ooon HANDLE is J Secumee wun Two schews FIGURE 2
19. emperature rises as little as 1 2 F from your setting The control has seven settings from 1 the warmest to 7 the coldest The best food storage temperature is in the 38 to 40 F range Start by setting the dial on 4 Load food in the refrigerator Place a glass of water in the middle of the refrigerator section making sure air can flow around it This will be used later to check food temperature j Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool after unit is installed Check j food temperature as instructed on the next page j Be sure air can flow around it Wait 3 to 4 hours check the temperature and adjust the control one number at a time as needed to within the 38 to 400F range Wait 3 to 4 hours ji and check the temperature again FROZEN FOOD PACKAGES FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13 Refrigerator Features Energy Saver Control The 2 Position Energy Saver Control lets you save energy by adjusting refrigerator operation to the levels of humidity in your house See Figure 14 During hot humid weather any refrigerator freezer will form moisture around the doors similar to the way condensate forms on a glass of ice water The cabinet has special heaters to minimize this conden sation The Energy Saver Control lets you turn these heaters on or off The upper position is for periods of high humidity The lower position turns the heaters off for maximum energy savings
20. ge Retainers Allows placement of tall packages in door shelves Retainer will keep packages securely in place 41 See Figure 30 12 Other Features Automatic Free O Frostru Operation The freezer and refrigerator sections are completely frost free The Amana Frost Magnet evaporator coil in the back wall stops frost before it starts Under normal operating conditions you ll never have to defrost the unit because it s automatic Bottle Rack AN Some Models This rack hangs from any glass shelf and holds a large bottle within easy reach See Figure 31 It is shipped inside a crisper drawer To install hook tabs on flat portion of rack over the side metal frame of any shelf The shelf may have to be tilted up or removed temporarily Be sure bottle cap is on tightly before placing a bottle in the rack Decorator Doors The door fronts of most units can be decorated with panels to accent your kitchen decor Some models are equipped with factory installed trim kits reguired to do this For other models trim kits may be pur chased separately from your Amana dealer The basic 1 16 trim kit attaches to the door edges and can hold 16 thick panels For panels that are 1 4 thick an additional trim kit is required The 1 4 kit attaches to the panels and slides in a tongue in groove fashion into the 1 16 trim which must be installed on the doors first Ask your Amana dealer about panel availability o
21. mperature appears to be warm See prior sections Allow adequate time for the food to reach freezing temperature Are any shelves covered with foil or plastic preventing proper air flow Is the condenser area clean See pages 15 amp 17 Adjust freezer control See page 7 If refrigerator section is too warm See prior sections Adjust Temp Assure refrigerator control See page 7 If Refrigerated Meat Keeper is too warm Is Meat Keeper inlet tube in place with the control outlet tube on side wall Slide Meat Keeper control to colder setting e Adjust freezer control to colder setting If refrigerator food temperature is too cold Check Refrigerated Meat Keeper drawer assembly to see that inlet tube is in proper place over the outlet hole on side wall If it is not properly connected freezer air will spill into the refrigerator section e If Refrigerated Meat Keeper has been moved check to see that inlet connector is in proper place over the air inlet side hole See page 9 Is condenser area clean See pages 15 amp 17 Before Calling For Service Are any shelves covered with foil or plastic preventing proper air flow Adjust Temp Assure refrigerator control See page 7 e Adjust freezer control to warmer setting Allow several hours for temperature to change If the unit runs too much or too frequently It may be normal to maintain an even temperature
22. nience and protec tion please record this information in the box at right and retain this booklet for future reference Manufacturing No Date of Purchase Selling Dealer AA WARNING Electrical Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against possible shock hazards Where a two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code see figure Unit is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 V A C 15 amp 60 cycle line DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES DO NOT REMOVE WARNING TAG FROM THE SERVICE CORD AX WARNING DO NOT USE A TWO PRONG ADAPTER ROUND GROUNDING PRONG DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD Contents Page Contents Page Electrical Warning 2 Freezer Features 11 Unpacking and Dimensions 3 Other Features sie Door Handle and Assembly Sounds 13 FOMOVA AARETE A at cies et 3 Care and Cleaning 214 Placement Leveling and Save Energy sal Door Alignment Non Use Period WA General Features Before Calling For Service 18 ai Setting the Controls a Amana Assure
23. orage On 20 22 and 25 cubic foot models store butter and cheese in an adjustable dairy module complete with full length top door shelf two dairy compart ments with sliding door and three food storage con tainers The 19 cubic foot model features one large dairy compart ment with two condiment trays and three food storage containers See Figure 21 Food Storage Containers Some models feature three durable left over containers See Figure 22 They FIGURE 22 store convenientiy in this compartment and slide out for easy access Containers are microwave and dishwasher safe Place in top rack of dishwasher only Note If containers should stain follow manufacturer s instruc tions for cleaning Note Be sure to follow manufacturer s instructions located in the containers when using containers to reheat foods in a microwave oven FIGURE 21 Door Shelves Some models feature door shelves that can be moved up or down to fit storage needs See Figure 23 To remove loosen shelf by tapping upwards gently underneath both ends Lift shelf slightly then rotate bottom out and up to release mounting hooks from door slots To ROTATE TO RELEASE FIGURE 23 install tilt shelf and insert upper hooks into any two door slots as shown Rotate shelf bottom towards door and insert bottom hooks into door slots Hold shelf against door and tap down gently on both ends until shelf is seated securely FIGURE
24. r you may supply your own panels How to install decorator panels Dimensions for s panels 19 cu ft models Freezer door 14 x 617 Refrigerator door 1423k2 x 617 20 22 and 25 cu ft models Freezer door 14 x 617 Refrigerator door 18 a2 x 6176 Tools Needed Standard screwdriver phillips screwdriver and masking tape 1 Remove trim cover from hinge side of door Tape tip and shaft of standard screwdriver to avoid marring the unit Place screwdriver tip at top of trim cover next to hinge pin and push rear edge of trim out to the sides Working down the door lift the rear edge of the trim cover to the side until it snaps off the trim retainer 2 Unscrew and remove the trim retainer 3 Guide panel into channels in the top and bottom trim and slide panel across the door and underneath the door handle Press panel or squeeze door handle as needed 4 Replace the trim retainer Hook trim cover onto the front edge of the trim retainer then gently tap back of cover with base of hand until cover is firmly seated along its entire length 5 NOTE On models having black handles and trim it will be necessary to modify a small black plastic shim located behind the top end of the upper trim piece on the handle side of the door Remove shim by sliding part to the right See Fig 32 and 32A Modify per Fig 33 then reinstall shim by Sliding it back into place FIGURE 32A F
25. refrigeration tubing may create water running or gurgling sounds during operation and shortly after shut down You may also hear the ice falling out of the automatic Ice Maker or the activation of the water solenoid valve during an ice making cycle Periodically your refrigerator will automatically defrost When this happens you may hear dripping water and sizzling sounds None of these sounds are unusual and will soon become familiar They indicate the unit is operating and performing as designed AXCAUTION To guard against possible water damage If the refriger ator will be unattended raise the ice maker wire shut off arm and turn the water shut off valve for the refrigerator to OFF If you should choose to install the optional ice maker please follow the provided instructions and use only Amana parts 13 4 CAUTION To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury use caution in unpacking handling removing installing and cleaning all parts of product which may have sharp edges 14 Care amp Cleaning 4ACAUTION To Avoid The Risk Of Personal Injury wear protective hand covering Remove all food and special com partments from the freezer and refrigerator sections See Figure 35 Exterior Wash with warm soapy water rinse and dry Use appliance polish or wax periodically to keep the exterior looking like new Note If your unit has
26. s before checking to see if the odor has been eliminated If the odor has been eliminated then replace the food If the odor persists proceed with Method III Method Ili Order Delta Foremost s Original Country Club Cherry a commercial neutralizing aerosal from your nearest Amana authorized service center Part number R1831 6 Use according to the instructions packaged with the aerosal Remember to unplug the unit before beginning 15 Non Use Periods Vacation Time If you will be away for vacation remove perishable foods from the unit Shut off the ice maker by turning off the water supply to the refrigerator and moving the icemaker wire arm to its upper most position Extended Periods of Non Use If you are going to be away for longer periods empty and unplug the unit This will reduce needless operation and assure that food will not be spoiled if electrical service is inter rupted Just clean the unit as instructed in this manual and prop open the doors so air can circulate inside Leave the unit unplugged If the refrigerator has an automatic icemaker turn off the water supply to the refrigerator AXCAUTION To Avoid Property Damage do NOT use tape that has a permanent type adhesive When You Move Unplug the unit and clean it Use strapping tape or masking tape to secure all trays shelves and other parts to prevent damage during shipment Do not leave the unit closed for an extended period
27. the fresh food section operates independently of the freezer control only if the freezer control is turned on See Figure 11 A hidden thermostatic sensor Checking Food Temperature Twenty four hours after the unit is installed check the food temperature in the refrigerator and freezer sec tions Use a quality thermometer that can register below zero temperatures FREEZER Place the thermometer in the center of the freezer sur rounded by frozen packages See Figure 12 Wait 5 to 8 hours then check the reading If temperature is not within 0 to 2 F adjust control as needed one number at a time and check the temperature again after 4 to 6 hours REFRIGERATOR Place the ther mometer in a glass of water and place the glass in the middle of the refrigerator section See Figure 13 a the Refrigerator will cool All of the electrical circuits remain energized except for the compressor and fan motors The control has seven set tings from 1 the warmest to 7 the coldest Start by setting the dial on 4 Load food in freezer Allow 24 hours for freezer to cool after unit is installed before checking food temperatures Check FOOD temperature as instructed on page 7 Adjust the control as needed one number at a time The best temperature for frozen food storage is in the 0 to 20F range measures refrigerator air temperature constantly and automatically lets in more cold air if t
28. uct See pages 14 amp 15 Cover all foods tightly Use freezer containers or freezer wrap If ice forms in the inlet tube to the ice maker If equipped with an optional ice maker Indicates sediment in solenoid valve which has not allowed the valve to close An in line water filter should be addea If problem persists the solenoid valve will need to be cleaned or changed Amana ure EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN Amana is pleased to offer an impor tant opportunity for long term ser vice protection on your new Amana appliance The Amana Asure Ex tended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty that already accompanies your appliance and it combines with this standard warranty to pro vide budget protecting coverage on your appliance for up to five full Before Calling For Service Rest assured against unexpected repair bills 1 800 843 0304 TOLL FREE Amana information on product usage installation warranty ond deoler service can be obtained through the toli free umber If the Automatic Ice Maker does not produce ice Check for ice cubes obstructing the shut off arm Check to make sure shutt off arm is in the down position If light bulb needs replacing Unplug unit from wall outlet to avoid electrical shock A pair of gloves should be worn as a precaution against broken glass aica Compartment Unscrew the light bulb located on the front upper
29. ways begin with Method Use Method II and Ill only if the odor persists Method 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove all food 3 Thoroughly wash the inside of the unit including all shelves drawers accessories and gaskets with a mixture of 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water Pay special attention to any corners crevices or grooves into which odor causing liquid may have seeped Dry thoroughly 4 Return food to unit washing off all bottles jars and containers before placing them into the refrigerator and freezer 5 Plug in the unit Wait 24 hours before checking to see if the odor has been eliminated If the odor is still present proceed with Method II Method II 1 Unplug the unit 2 Remove all food making arrangements for other food storage The inside of the unit should already have been washed as instructed in Method 3 Place crisper drawers on the top shelf of the refrigerator section 4 Lightly crumple single sheets of newspaper Loosely pack and fill the entire refrigerator and freezer x interior with newspapers in cluding door shelves drawers and compartments 5 Randomly place charcoal bri quettes throughout the crumpled newspaper in both compartments 6 Close the doors and let stand for 24 to 48 hours 7 Remove the charcoal briquettes and newspapers Wash and dry the inside of the unit as described in Method 8 Plug in the unit Wait for 24 hour
30. when the freezer is filled to capaci ty but not overfilled A full freezer helps maintain frozen temperatures when the door is opened Controls See the freezer and refrig erator controls so that compartments are not colder than recommended See page 7 for details Doors Make sure the door gaskets do not become blocked dirty or worn Air leaks will cause the unit to operate more often Location Install the unit away from heating equipment or direct sunlight Keep the Condenser Coil Clean A dirty condenser coil will cause the unit to operate more than necessary See above for details Before Calling For Service Unnecessary service calls may be avoided by checking for the follow ing common sources of difficulty You will be charged for a service man s travel expenses and labor even though the product may be in warranty if the difficulty is not caused by workmanship or material or if the component is customer replaceable The following items are considered customer replaceable defrost drain pan door and cabinet shelves and drawers butter dish ice trays light bulbs egg bucket huggers and accessories Your refrigerator freezer is designed for operation in a conditioned en vironment For best performance your refrigerator should not be in stalled where surrounding tem perature will be lower than 55 degrees F The compressor will not run freguently enough to maintain proper temperature Operation in
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