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Top Freezer Refrigerator

Use & Care Guide

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Electrical Requirements

Model Identification

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Setting Controls ............................

Refrigerator Features ........................

lnstafling and Using Specific Features .........

Adjustable Cantilever Shelves ...............

Deli Fresh Chiller .........................

Utility Rack ..............................

Crispers ..................................

Egg Storage ..............................

Adjustable

Door Shelves

Door Buckets ...................

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Tal_ Package Retainer ......................

Huggers .................................

Dairy Storage .............................

Food Storage Containers ...................

Butter Dish ...............................

Freezer Features

Free-O'-Fr0stT= ° ...........................

Ice Cube Trays ............................

Ice Service Rack ..........................

Automatic Icemaker .......................

Freezer Door Shelves ......................

Reversible

Adjustable

Freezer Storage Rack ............

Cantilever Shelves ...............

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Other Features

Decorator Doors ...........................

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Operating Sounds ....................

Care and Cleaning

Exterior .................................

Adhesives ..............................

Interior ..................................

Dairy Storage Door ......................

Second Serving Containers

Shelf Removal ..........................

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Door Shelves ...........................

Crisper Drawer and Shelf Removal ........

Odor Removal ..........................

Door Gaskets ...........................

Mechanical ...............................

Condenser Coil ..........................

Light Bulbs .............................

Energy Tips ................................

Vacation Tips ...............................

Before Calting For Service ....................

Amana Warranty ............................

Warranty Exclusions

Temperatures .............................

Removing/Reversing

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Doors .................

Service Pman .........

Amana Consumer Information Line ............

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Electrical Requirements

RECOGNIZETHiS SYMBOL

AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

WARNING

Electrical Grounding lnstructions_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 quaJified electrician and have it replaced with a propertygrounded three-prong waft receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical

Code.

Unit is designed to operate on a separate !03 to 126 volt, !5 amp., 60 cycle line.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OF{ 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.

ELECTRICAL PLUG __

WARNING

DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTEFL

DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD_

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Amana Top Freezer Refrigerator

Thank you for buying an Amana refri_geraton Your sathfaction with this new product is very important to us.

This Use and Care Guide will help you understand benefit from the_features you selected.

how your refrigerator operates...and

how to get the most

Please road tt_ _Use and Care Guide thoroughly.

Complete the Re_tration Card in the _mcket with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration

Department promptly.

If your registration card is misshlg, call 1-8(g)-843-0304.

If you believe something is ,operating incorrectly, please read the "Beforo You Call for Service Section," on

_oages 16-17. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-8(D843-_04.

(Weekdays, during normal business

An_y time you call or write us _._

your re_ratol; have the following information readily available.

It is located on a m_.meplate, found m the upper left-hand front corner of the reYrigerator section.

"I_e a moment to f'_ in the information so you have it handy!

Serial No.

Model No.

Manufacturing No ....

Please also record:

Date of purchase:

Selling dealer:

Dealer address:

Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is"required.

Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances...freezers, rav_es, cooktoI_s, wall. ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers, and dryers? We also manufacture a complete selection of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners.

We hope you'll consider Amana the next time you need one of these products.

Enjoy your new refrigerator.

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Setting The Controls

Temp-Assure" thermostatic control

This control, located on center divider between freezer and refrigerator sections, operates independently of freezer control. A hidden thermostatic sensor measures refrigerator air temperature constantly, and automatically lets in more cold air if temperature rises as little as

I_°F (.8 ° C) from setting.

Refrigerator and freezer controls

a. Locate _refrigerator and freezer controls at center divider betv_een

See Figure 1.

freezer and refrigerator sections.

f. Wait 5-8 hours.

If temperature is not 0° to 2°F.

(-18 ° to -17°C), adjust control, one number at a time.

Check again after 5-8 hours.

g. In refrigerator section, place thermometer in a glass of water and place in middle of refrigerator.

Wait 5-8 hours. If temperature is not 38 ° to 40°F

(+3 ° to +4°C), adjust the control, one number at a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.

See Figure 3.

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Figure I b. When freezer control is set to "OFF", neither refrigerator or freezer sections will cool.

c. Start by setting beth controls to "4".

After 24 hours, adjust as desired.

'T' is warmest setting.

"7" is coldest.

d. If you want to set temperatures use a household thermometer more precisely, that includes temperatures between -5 ° to +50°F (-20.5

° to

+ 10°C).

These can normally be purchased at a hardware store.

e. In freezer section, put thermometer snugly between frozen food packages.

See Figure 2.

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Exterior Cabinet Moisture Control

During hot, humid weather, any refrigerator will form moisture around doors, similar to condensation that forms on a glass of ice water. Special heaters in the refrigerator cabinet help _ condensation.

a. If refri4,_erator is in a warm, humid area, set control to "ON" position.

b. If refrigerator isin a cooler, less humid area, set control to "OFF" position.

c. As weather conditions change, this setting may need to be adjusted.

At any time moisture forms on refrigerator cabinet, move control to the "ON" position. See Figures 4 & 5.

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FROZEN FOOD PACKAGES

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OFF ON OFF ON

Figure 4 Figure 5

Refrigerator Features

Adjuatab}eCantileverFreezer

Shelf (SomeModels)

Color Coordinated

Top Hinge Cover

(Some Modele)

Reversible Freezer Rack

(Some ModeLs)

Removable Shelves

(Some Modek,)

Refrigerated Deft Chiller

Controls {SomeMode}s)*

Glass Top Refrigerated

Adjustable Glass Refrigerator

Shelves (Some ModeBs)

DadryStorage

Food StorageContainers

(Some Models)

Adjustable Humidity Controls"

(Some Models)

Glass Top

Controlled Crispers

(SomeModels)

Condenser Coil (Behind Toe Grille) Toe Grille

Adjustable Hugger

(someModels)

Adjustable Door Shelves

(SomeModels)

Tall Package Retainer

{SomeModels)

Bottle Rack (Some Models) iMPORTANT NOTE:

*FEATURES MAY VARY FROM MODEL TO MODEL. YOUR REFRIGERATOR MAY NOT HAVE ALL OF THE FEATURES SHOWN.

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Installing and Using Specific Features

Refrigerator

Adjustable cantilever shelves

(some models)

Shelves can be adjusted to best match size of items stored in reffigeraten These shelves are supported by metal tracVs in back of the refrigerator. a. To remove "can_ever" shelves, t_ upward at

of shelf, near the metal track. See _ 7. This

w_ loosen shelf hooks.

_ shelf and pull out.

Figure 7 b. To install, tilt shelf so that front is _her than back.

c. Insert metal hooks at back of shelf into desired

slot in metal track on back wall of refrigerator.

See Figure 8.

To move Deii Fresh Chiller to new

location (some models)

a. Remove Deli Fresh Chiller drawer.

b. Ta]_ upward on back of shelf, near metal track.

This w_l loosen shelf hooks. c. Lift shelf and Deli Fresh Chiller sleeve and pull out. d. To reinsert,lift the shelf and sleeve so front is higher than back.

e. Insert metal hooks at back of shelf into desired slot in metal track on:back wall of refrigerator.

(Any of top three slots will work.) f. Gently lower shelf front.

Tap downward near track until shelf hooks are securely seated and shelf is level.

g. Reinsert Deli Fresh Chiller drawer.

If you choose to move Deli Fresh Chiller to opposite side of refrigerator, be sure to move reversible Deli

Fresh Chiller control (located on center back wall of refrigerator section) to match the same side as you place the Deli Fresh Chiller.

See Figure 10.

reversible dd!

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Rgure 8

_CAUTION: ......:

Apply pressure to front edge of shelf to insure proper installation.

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Dell Fresh Chiller (some models)

The Deli Fresh Chiller features a drawer inside an

outer sleeve. A control, located on front trim, allows you to adjust amount of freezer air circulating between Dell Fresh Chiller and sleeve to keep meat, fish or poultry fresh without drying it out.

a. Slide control to left for coldest temperatures (ice crystals may form) and to right for warmer temperatures.

See Figure 9. dell ddller control

Figure 9 b. Additional cold air can affect refrigerator compartment so Temp-Assure

TM control may need to be adjusted once the Dell Fresh Chiller control is set. See page 4.

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Figure 10

Crisper drawers

Crisper drawers are used to stere fresh fruits and vegetables.

It is normal for some moisture to accumulate inside drawers.

Some models have humidity controls on one or both drawers.

a. Slide control to high humidity setting for leafy vegetables such as lettuce, spinach or cabbage.

See Figure 14.

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I_ io3 humidity control

Figure 14 b. Slide control to low humidity setting for produce with skins, such as apples, oranges or tomatoes.

See Figure 14.

installing and Using Specific Features (Cont,)

Utility rack {some models)

This rack can be hung from edge of any shelf, to hold a large bottle, eggs, cheese, etc., within easy reach.

a. Locate utility rack shipped inside crisper drawer.

b. Locate tabs on flat edge of ut_ty rack.

Hook these tabs over metal frame on side of any shelf.

Shelf may need to be moved, depending on location.

c. If bottle is used, be sure _ttle cap is on tightly before placing bottle in rack.

See Figures 11, 12 and 13.

Egg storage

a. Some models have a take-to-the-counter egg bucket with a removable tray. See Figure 15.

Figure 11

Figure 15

Adjustable door buckets (some models)

Some models feature door buckets that can be moved up or down to fit storage needs.

a. To remove door buckets, remove food from all buckets.

b. Push lock tabs toward center with your thumbs and forefingers.

See Figure 16.

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Figure 16 c. Pull bucket straight out. See Figure 17.

Figure 13

Figure 17

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Installing and Using Specific Features (Cont°)

d. To install, slide bucket into grooved area until tabs lock into place. See Figure 18.

Taft package retainer

Allows you to place tall packages or containers in door buckets or door shelves.

Retainer keeps packages securely in place.

a. To remove, rotate retainer away from you, and lift up. See Figure 21.

Door Shelves

There are two door shelves on refrigerator that allow for easy access of food.

door a. To remove door shelves, remove food from all shelves.

b. Grasp each side of retainer.

c. Pull shelf straight up. See Figure 19.

Figure 21

Door shelf "huggers" (some rnodels)

Huggers are dividers which fit into door shelf to keep bottles, etc. in place.

a. Hook hugger over edge of door shelf.

See

Figure 22.

Rgure 19 d. Then pull out to remove.

See Figure 20.

Figure 22 b. Slide side to side as needed.

Dairy storage

Store butter and cheese in this compartment.

See Figure 23.

Rgure 20 a.

Figure 23 a. Tilt door up for easy access.

b. Butter dish can be taken to table and is dishwasher and microwave safe.

Place dish in top rack of dishwasher.

installing and Using Specific Features (Cont.)

Food storage containers (some models)

Some models feature two sealable leftover containers.

a. They store conveniently in this compartment and slide out for easy access.

See Figure 24.

b. Containers are microwave and dishwasher safe.

Place in top rack of dishwasher.

e. If containers st'An, follow manufacturer's instructions

d. Follow for cleaning.

manufacturer's instructions when using containers to reheat foods in a microwave oven.

ice cube trays (some models)

a. To release ice cubes, grasp both ends of tray.

b. Twist in opposite directions until ice pops out.

See Figure 26.

Butter Dish

Allows you the convenience of tablespoon portions.

See Figure 25.

Figure 25

Freezer

Free-O'-Frosf" system

Freezer and refrigerator sections are completely frost free. The Amana Frost-Magnet ® evaporator

coil in back wall stops frost before it starts.

Under normal operating conditions, you'll never have to defrost refrigerator or freezer, because it's automatic.

Figure 26 c. Some models have a portable ice bucket to store ice.

Ice service rack (some models)

Some models have an ice service rack.

Rack has a drawer to store ice.

a. To move ice service rack to right of freezer, first remove ice _trays and drawer.

b. Slide rack about %" (9.5 ram) toward front of freezer, until screws are in middle mounting holes.

c. Gently pull rack away from ceiling of freezer to remove from screws.

d. Remove screws from ceiling of freezer.

e. Using a flat screwdriver covered with tape (to keep from scratching ceiling), gently pry plastic plugs from opposite side of cei_g of freezer.

f. Replace plastic plugs with screws and vice versa.

g. Line up middle mounting holes in top of ice service rack with screws on ceiling of freezer.

Gently slide ice service rack back about %" (9.5 ram).

h. Replace ice cube trays and drawer.

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Automatic icemaker (some models)

Some models have an automatic icemaker already installed.

Other models have a connection in the freezer back wall for installation of an optional icemaker, available at extra cost from your Amana dealer.

a. Top left cantilever shelf must be in the slot with

label marked bottom when using an automatic icemaker.

Refer to label on interior of freezer.

b. Models with full width shelf place shelf in the bottom position.

c. Put the ice bin under the icemaker. d. Lower wire "arm" to start ice production. e. First batch of ice will normally be produced

within 12 hours of installation.

f. Discard first several batches of ice so that an), impurities in water line of icemaker wil! not be consumed.

g. To stop ice productior_, raise "arm" of icemaker until it ]locks in positdor_.

Installing and Using Specific Features (Cont°)

Freezer door shelves

There are two full-width door shelves located on freezer door for convement storage.

a. Shelves can be removed for easy cleaning.

To remove, follow directions in step A-C on page 8.

Revereible freezer storage rack

(some models)

Reversible freezer storage rack may be placed on top of or underneath freezer= shelf=to be used to organize and separate frozen :foods. See Figure 27.

Adjustable freezer cantilever shelves

(somemodels)

Shelves can be adjusted to best match size of items stored in freezer. These shelves are supported by metal tracks in back of the refrigerator.

a. To remove "cantilever" shelves, tap upward at back of shelf, near the metal track. See Figure 29.

This will loosen shelf hooks. Lift shelf and pull out.

Figure 29 b. To install, tilt shelf so that front is higher than back.

c. Insert metal hooks at back of shelf into desired slot in metal track on back wall of freezer.

See

Figure 30.

Figure 27 a. To remove storage rack, first remove food from rack.

b. Hold each end of rack and pushrack to right to release rack slot from wire shelf.

c. Pull down if located under freezer shelf. Lift up if located above freezer shelf.

d. To replace storage rack, position rack on top of or underneath freezer shelf between shelf wires.

e. Center slot of rack should be positioned on top of or underneath center wire of freezer shelf.

f. Lock into place by pushing rack to left. Be sure round knobs are securelyin place. See Figure 28.

Figure 28

Figure 30

_CAUTION:

Apply pressure to front edge of shelf to insure proper installation.

Other Features

Decorator doors

Door fronts of most refrigerators can be decorated with panels to accent your kitchen decor. Trim kits can be purchased separately from your ,annana dealer.

a. Basic Y16"(1.6 mm) trim kit attaches to door edges and can accommodate ¥16"(1.6 mm) thick panels.

b. For panels that are ¥4" (6.4 ram) thick, an additional trim kit is required.

¥4" (6.4 ram) kit attaches to panels and slides tongue-in-groove fashion into ¥16"(1.6 ram) trim, which must be

10 c. Ask your Amana dealer about panel availability

on spedal models, or you may supply your own panels.

d. Amana de¢_ not supply custom panels.

Normal Operating Sounds Of Today's Refrigerators

Your new refrigerator may be repladng a differently designed, smaller refri'gerator or a product which operated less efficiently.

Today's refrigerators have new features such as automatic icemakers and automatic defrost.

They also are designed to be more energy effident and operate as economScally as possible. With this new design, you may hear sounds which are unfamiliar to you, yet they are quite normal and do NOT reqmre a service call.

ICE MAKER automatic ice maker into the ice bucket. (Only on models equipped with an au_matic ice maker.)

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FREEZER FAN

The fan circulates cold air to cool the refrigerator and the freezer compartment and sounds like air rushing or a whirring sound.

FREEZER CONTROL

The freezer control will click when starting or stopping the compressor.

EVAPORATOR

The flow of refrigerant through the freezer cooling coil sounds l£ke boiling water, moaning or a gurgling noise.

DEFROST TIMER

The automatic defrost timer sounds like an electric _lock and snapsinand outofthe

DEFROST HEATER

Water dropping on the defrost heater causes a sizzling, hissing or popping sound during the defrost cycle.

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COMPRESSOR

The new high efficiency

compressor runs faster and

will have a higher pitch hum or pulsating sound while operating.

CONDENSER FAN

The i:ondenser fan circulates air to remove heat from condenser and compressor and makes a whirring sound.

DEFROST DRAIN drainpan duringthe defrost cycle.

PAN

Figure 31

INSULATION

Foam insulation is very

energy efficient and has

excellent insulating capabilities; however it does not provide the high level of sound insulation provided by the less efficient fiberglass insulation once used by manufacturers.

All of these sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.

They indicate the unit is operating and performing as designed.

ICE MAKER WATER

VALVE HOOK-UP

The water valve will buzz when the ice maker fills with water. This occurs whether

or not the refrigerator is connected to the household

water supply. In the event

_our refrigerator has not

een hooked up to water, you

can stop the sound by raising

the Ice Maker shut off arm

to the 'up' position. (Only on

models equipped with an automatic ice maker.)

Care and Cleaning Of Your Refrigerator

Exterior

a. Wash refrigerator cabinet with warm, soapy water as needed. b.

Do net use:

Concentrated liquid dishwashing detergent

(Dilute with warm water before using.)

Abrasive cleaners such as COMET, AJAX, etc.

Solvents

Metal scouring pads

These can cause surfaces to scratch, crack and discolor.

Adhesives

a.

% remove glue from stickers, labels and strapping tape, dab non-abrasive toothpaste adhesive.

b. Rub adhesive with fingers and rinse.

Interior

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AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Unplug power cord or open household circuit breaker to refrigerator before replacing a burned out light bulb or before cleaning.

After cleaning or changing light bulb, reconnect power.

over a. Wash with warm, soapy water.

b. Rinse and dry.

c. Do not use abrasive heavy-duty powders such as

AJAX or COMET.

d. Avoid metal or abrasive cleaning pads.

e. Do not use concentrated liquid detergent.

These cleaners may cause scratching, cracking or discoloration.

f. Butter dish, and "second serving" leftover containers can be washed in top rack of an automatic dishwasher.

Other parts should be hand washed.

Dairy storage door

a. Lift door up.

b. Place foref'mgers on either side of door near the connect.

c. Flex in s_ghtly.

d. Pull out.

Shelf removam

a. Remove second servers from shelf.

Remove floor

of shelf by lifting up from bottom of top shelf, lift floor up and out. See Figure 32.

Figure 32 b. Press ends of retainer bar towards center and pull retainer bar straight out. See Figure 33.

Figure 33

Door shelves

There are two door shelves on refrigerator that remove for easy cleaning.

a. Grasp each side of retainer.

b. Pull shelf straight up. See Figure 34.

Figure 34 c. Then pull out to remove.

See Figure 35.

door

Second serving containers

(some models)

a. Containers are microwave safe.

b. Follow manufacturer's containers to REHEAT instructions when using food in a microwave oven.

c. Containers are dishwasher safe.Always place in top rack of dishwashen d. Ifcontainersshouldstain,followmanufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

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Care and Cleaning Of Your Refrigerator (Cont.)

Crisper drawer and shelf removal

Crisper drawers can be removed, even when door is opened at a 90 ° angle, for easy cleaning.

a. Remove food from crisper drawer.

b. Remove food from shelves located above crisper drawer and below meat keeper.

c. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove cantilever shelves located above crisper drawers in order to remove bottom glass shelf.

d. Open drawer of left* hand crisper.

_,CAUTION:

Handle Tempered Glass shelves with care.

Ch'pping and scratching may cause them to break sudaenly. Do not expose shelves to rapid temperature changes.

Replace immediately if scratched or chipped.

e. Place one hand underneath push up.

*For refrigerators right.

hinged glass shelf and on left use crisper on f. Grasp shelf with other hand and tilt glass upward at one end and remove from refrigerator.

See

Figure 36.

Figure 37

*For refrigerators hinged on left use crisper on right.

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Remove crisper from support which fits into recess at bottom center of refrigerator.

See

Figure 38.

Figure 38 k. Slide other crisper system to left* and slide out.

See Figure 39.

Figure 36 g. Place shelf on a soft surface.

Wash shelf with warm soapy water.

Rinse and dry thoroughly.

h. Reverse procedure to replace bottom glass shelf.

1. Remove crisper system on left

, side by grasping and lifting up top front with one hand while reaching underneath drawer and pushing up with other hand.

See Figure 37.

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Figure 39

*For refrigerators hinged on left use crisper on right.

1. Reverse procedure to replace crisper drawers.

Care and Cleaning Of Your Refrigerator (Cont.)

Odor removal

a. Disconnect electrical power plug.

b. Remove all food.

e. Thoroughly wash inside of unit, including all shelves, drawers, accessories and gaskets, with a mb_ure of 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved

in a quart of warm water.

Pay special attention to any corners, crevices or grooves into which odorcausing liqulds may have seeped.

d. Dry thoroughly.

e. Return foodto refrigerator; washing off all bottles, jars and containers before placing them into refrigerator and freezer.

f. Plug in refrigerator.

Wait 24 hours before checking to see if odor has been eliminated.

If odor is still present, please call the Amana

Consumer Information Line toll free

(1-800-843-0304) for additional cleaning methods.

[ or

a. Clean twice water.

refrigerator

a year and freezer gaskets at least with a mild detergent diluted in b. Do not clean with cleaners which contain ammonia or chlorine bleach.

c. Rinse and dry.

film of petroleum je ll y to gaskets to help keep them soft and pliable.

Mechanical

Condenser coil

It is important to clean condenser coil of an_y refrigerator every three months. Dust and lint will:

• reduce cooling performance.

• cause refrigerator to waste energy.

• shorten life of the compressor and other components.

a. Grasp toe grille at each end. Pull forward to remove.

Seepage 5 for location of coil.

b. Use a long h_dIed bottle brush and a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle to remove dust and lint from condenser coil at bottom of refrigerator.

A special brush can be purchased from your Amana dealer

-- part no. R1930-4.

c. Snap toe grille into place.

d. Additional cleaning may be done if refrigerator is pulled away from wall. Run a vacuum-brush across condenser fan outlet grille on lower back of refrigerator.

Light bulb

You will need a 40 watt appliance bulb such as:

Amana #A02222_3

GE or Westinghouse

Sylvania #40A15

#40A15/1

These can usually be purchased from your appliance dealer or a hardware store.

_CAUTION:

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Unplug power cord or open household circuit breaker to refrigerator before replacing a burned out light bulb or before cleaning. After cleaning or changing light bulb, reconnect power.

a. Disconnect power to unit.

b. Allow bulb to cool if hot. c. Wear gloves to protect your hand should the bulb break.

d. Unscrew screw at back center of light cover and pull light cover straight down.

(There are small supports one each side to hold cover in place that need to release.) See Figure 40.

Figure 40

Figure 41 e. Unscrew light bulb by rotating bulb counterclockwise.

f. Screw the new bulb in place, rotating bulb clockwise.

g. Snap light cover back in place and return screw

back to center back of light cover. See Figure 41.

h. Plug in refrigerator.

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Energy Tips

Your Amana refrigerator is designed to be one of the most energy efficient refrigerators available.

You can help reduce energy use by following these suggestions: a. Set freezer, refrigerator and meat keeper controls so compartments are no colder than necessary.

See page 4 for details. b. Your refrigerator will use less energy if freezer section is I_ept full. A full freezer helps maintain frozen temperatures when door is opened. c= Keep door gaskets clean and lightly lubricated with petroleum jelly.

Replace worn door gaskets.

If door gaskets become dirty and worn,

Vacation Tips

a. Remove perishable foods from refrigerator.

b. If you have an icemaker, shut it off. Move wire

"arm" to upper position.

Turn water supply to refrigerator off at saddle valve (valve controlling water supply to refrigerator).

cold air can leak out and cause refrigerator to use

more energy.

d. Block heat and sunlight. In_t_ your refrigerator away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

e. Clean condenser coil. A dirty condenser will cause refrigerator to use more energ_ See instructions on page 14 for cleaning instructions.

f. Use the Cabinet Moisture Control when humidity

is hi_'gh.This control regulates a heater which reddces condensation during periods of high humidity.

In periods of low humidity this control

can be set to "Off" position.

See page 4.

c. If leaving for an extended period --

, empty refrigerator

• prop door open, so air can circulate inside

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Before Calling For Service:

You may save time and expense of a service c_ by checking for these common problems before you call for service.

Refrigerator does not operate

If the refr_gera_:_r still won't operate

If food temperature appears too warm

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Does the light work? A dim light indicates ts the electrical power cord plugged in?

low voltage or a weak bulb.

Is a fuse or drcult breaker open? Check by plugging in another apphance

or lamp at the same wall outlet.

If the lights work and the freezer control is on, but the two fans and compressor are not operating, the refrigerator is most likely in the defrost

cycle. Walt 40 minutes to see ff the refrigerator win restart.

o Unplug the refrigerator and take the steps necessary to preserve the f_d stored in the refrigerator.

Dry ice may be placed in the freezer section of" the refrigerator to preserve food until the refrigerator can be serviced.

Doors should be left closed until the refrigerator has been repaired.

Your product warranty does not cover food loss.

If you have questions regarding the steps above, call Amana's Consumer

Information Line Toll Free b8004_4}304.

Call your nearest Amana dealer or authorized service center listed in the

Yellow Pages.

See section 1 above.

• Have you recently added a large supply of food? Allow adequate time for the food to reach i_efrigerated freez_g temperature.

• Is the condenser coil area clean? (See page 14)

• Adjust refrigerator and/or freezer control. (See page 4)

• Clean the inside of your refrigerator/freezer.

(See page 12) If the refrigerator has an odor

If the Deli Fresh Chiller is too warm

If the refrigerator food temperature is too cold

If the refrigerator runs too much or too frequently

• Is the Deli Fresh Chiller positioned in the proper place? (See page 6)

• Slide Dell Fresh Chiller control to a colder setting.

• Adjust freezer control to colder setting.

• Is condenser coil area clean?

(See page 14)

• Adjust refrigerator control.

(See page 4)

• Adjust freezer control to warmer setting.

Allow several hours for temperature to adjust.

® It may be normal to mahtah an even temperature.

• Is condenser area clean?

(See page 14)

• Have doors been opened frequently or for an extended period of time?

® Is freezer running too cold? Adjust freezer control.

(See page 4)

• Check door alignment and gasket seal for proper closure.

If the refrigerator makes unfamiliar sounds

or seems too noisy

• These may be normal operating sounds.

Refer to page 11 for information sounds the unit may make.

on

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If water droplets

(condensate)form on

the inside of the refrigerator

This is normal during periods of high humidity or during heavy usage.

If water droplets

(condensate) form on the outside of the refrigerator

.

Is Exterior Cabinet Moisture Control "ON"? This will help reduce condensate.

Check door alignment and gasket seal for proper closure.

If the crisper or Deli

Fresh Chffier drawers

do not close freely

If there is an odor in the refrigerator or ice cubes

Check for a package which may be keeping it from dosing properly.

Check to conf'mn drawer is in proper position In the assembly.

Q Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water.

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to slide channels.

® Make sure refrigerator is level.

*

Clean refrigerator and freezer.

(See page 12)

@ Cover all foods tightly.

@

Use freezer containers or freezer wrap.

If ice cubes stick together or shy-ink

If ice forms in the fill tube to the icemaker ce cubes may stick together or shrink if used infrequentl:_ This is caused y air movement in the freezer, and does not Indicate a malfunction.

O Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently.

*

This indicates sediment is in the valve, which kept the valve from closing.

An in-line water filter should be added.

If the problem persists, the valve will need to be cleaned or changed.

Q Low water pressure will cause valve to leak.

Line piercing saddle valve should never be used as it can cause lower water pressure.

If the light bulb needs replacing

See instructions for changing on page 14.

If you have any questions regarding the above, or need help in locating your nearest servicer, call Amana's

Consumer Information Line Toll Free 1-800-843-0304.

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Your Amana Refrigerator Warranty

Owner's Responsibility

Secure proper installation of the refrigerator through an authorized Amana installer.

®Provide normal care and maintenance.

o Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt or

owner replaceable items, following instructions inuse and caremanual.

Have appliance reasonably accessible for service.

What is Covered

Full One-Year Warranty

For one year from date of origh_ purchase we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to repair or replace any part of the refrigerator that fails because of a defect.

Full Five-Year Warranty

For five years from date of original purchase, we will provide, free of charge, parts and service labor in your home to _palr or replace anypart of the sealed refrigerating system (the compressor,

condenser, evaporator and all connecting tubing) that fails because of a defect.

We will also repair, free of charge, any defective food compartment liner. The door liner is covered only in the first year.

An automatic icemaker will be considered part of the re flyigerator for warranty purposes when

purchased _vith the refrigerator and installed at the factory or by the dealer.

This warranty is for products purchased for

ordinary home use in the U.S. and Canada.

However, in Alaska, U.S. territories and Canada, the warranty in the second thru fifth y e__ is

LIMITED because you must pay to ship the product to the service shop or for the service technician's travel costs to your home.

All warranted service must be performed by an authorized Amana servicer.

Service wil! be provided during normal business hours.

Look in the White or Yellow Pages of your

telephone directory for authorized Amana servicers.

What is Not Covered

® Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product.

Read your Use and Care Guide. If you then have any questions about operating the product, please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs

office at:

Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Amana, Iowa 52204

or call, toll free:

1-80o_A3-0304

Weekdays theU.S.)

* Improperi_stallation.

breakers.

normal home use.

®Damage to product caused by accident, fn-e, floods or ac_ of God.

AMANA REFRIGERATION, INC. IS NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES*.

*Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To know what your legal rights are in your state, consult your local or state consumer affairs office or your state's Attorney General.

Warranty Exclusions

Temperatures

This refrigerator/freezer is designed to operate in room temperatures no lower than 55°F (13°C). In lower room temperatures the compressor will not run enough to maintain proper ref_gerator temperatures.

Do not in_stal! in an area where room temperatures drop below 55°F (13°C).

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Removing and Reversing Doors

by Amana to:

Remove refrigerator and freezer doors.

o Reverse doorsto change door swing.

®Install ice maker.

EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Rest assured against unexpected repair billst

EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN

Amana is pleased to offer longer-term service protectionon your new Amana

refrigerator.The Amana Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty described above. It combines with this standard

warranty to provide budget-protectingcoverage on your refrigeratorfor up to five full 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

CONSUMER

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INFORMATION

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