Amana ABB1921DEQ Use & Care Manual

Amana ABB1921DEQ Use & Care Manual

Bottom freezer refrigerator

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Form}}No: B/O!i/04
Part
No: 12828101
m Bottom
Freezer

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  • Page 1 m Bottom Freezer Form}}No: B/O!i/04 Part No: 12828101...
  • Page 2 This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards. It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle. Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall...
  • Page 3 SAVE TH ESE l NSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: Measuring The Opening

    Your refrigerator was packed carefully for shipment. Remove and discard shelf packaging and tape. Do not remove the serial plate. . Do not install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material. Do not install where temperature falls below 55 °...
  • Page 5 3. Usinghexheaddriver, t urn the frontadjustment Door and [}rawer Removam screws(A] on eachsideto raiseor lowerthe front Some installations require door/drawer removal to of the refrigerator. transport the refrigerator to its final location. , Some models only have adjustment screws "A:' 4.
  • Page 6: Pullout Freezer Drawer

    To Install: Pullout Freezer Drawer 1. Pull both rails out to full (sdect motds) extension. 2. While supporting door front, hook supports into tabs located on inside of rail. 3, Lower door front into final position. To Remove: Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were 1.
  • Page 7 ReinstaHation of the Doors 1, Install hinge assemblies: . Install top hinge loosely with %/' hex head screws. Install center hinge with Phillips screws. 3. Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food Freezer door models: Install bottom hinge with door and freezer door, if applicable, to opposite Ys"hex head screws.
  • Page 8 Freezer Handles Locate handle trim in literature pack and install over top and bottom of handle, as Partiam_Width Handle illustrated. Materiams Needed , Secure top handle trim with remaining , Phillips screwdriver screw removed in step 1. To UnstaH: Snap bottom trim over bottom portion of handle.
  • Page 9 3. Pushthe left handle To Remove: baseagainst t he left 1. At the right end, flex the handle base away from doortab andslightly the surface of the freezer drawer. Simultaneously to the right,just slide the door handle removal card that came with enoughto allowit to your refrigerator under the right side base of the...
  • Page 10: Connecting The Water Supply

    Materials Needed Connecting the Water Supply '/_" outer diameter flexible copper tubing (select models) Shut-off valve (requires a X" hole to be drilled into water supply line before valve attachmenO Adjustable wrench Y_"hex nut driver Add 8' to tubing length needed to reach water supply for creation of service loop, 2' diameter...
  • Page 11 Dial Temperature Controls Adjusting the Controls (seJect modeJs) 24 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer. If The controls are located at the top front of the so, adjust the control(s} as indicated in the refrigerator and freezer compartment&...
  • Page 12 Adjusting the Controls Touch Temperature Controls (select models) 2/4 hours after adding food, you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer, if The controls are located at the top front of the so, adjust the control(s) as indicated in the refrigerator...
  • Page 13: Door Storage

    Shemves Door Storage Dairy Center The Dairy Center provides convenient door storage for spreadaNe items such as butter and margarine. This compartment can be moved to different locations to accommodate storage needs. To use the dairy center, raise the cover. To Remove: , Raise the cover, pull upward and tilt out.
  • Page 14: Storage Drawers

    Beverage Chiller Storage Drawers (select models) Snack [}rawer (select models) The Beverage Chimler keeps beverages and other items cooler The Snack Drawer can be used for than the rest of the fresh food storage of miscellaneous items or I[_,_ section. A cold air inlet allows air from the freezer extra produce.
  • Page 15 Temperature-Controlled Drawer Beverage Organizer (select models} (semect modelsD The Beverage Organizer slides out from underneath the Spillsaver shelf. The Beverage Organizer holds The Chefs Pantry drawer is a full-width drawer with up to twelve 12-ounce beverage cans. adjustable temperature control This drawer can be used for large party trays, deli items, beverages or To Remove:...
  • Page 16 She ves and gaskets Models with pullout freezer drawer: Modems with swing freezer door: Freezer Shelf (select models) Select models have a shelf divider. To Remove: Upper Wire Basket Pull shelf out to full To Remove: extension. Tilt up front of Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to shelf and pull straight out.
  • Page 17 cubes will rattle as they fall into an empty storage pan and the water valve may click or "buzz" occasionally. If the ice is not used frequently, the ice cubes will become cloudy, shrink, stick together and taste stale. Empty the ice storage bin periodically and wash it in .
  • Page 18 To Dispense Water: _atet [}ispenset (seJect modeJs) Hold container under spout and The Water Dispenser is located on the left side wall press dispenser pad. of the fresh food section. This design is for cold water dispensing only. RemovaJ and installation Reduce water spurts by flushing air from system.
  • Page 19 System Specification Performance Data Sheet Refrigerator Water Filter Cartridge Model UKF8001AXX Specifications Service Flow Rate (Maximum) ..........0.78 GPM (2.9 L/rain} Rated Service Life UKF8001AXX-750 (Maximum) ..750 gallons!2838 Nters Maximum Operating Temperature ........100° F/38 ° C 1000 Apollo Road Minimum Pressure Requirement ........
  • Page 20 State of California Department of Health Services Water Treatment Device Certificate Number 03 - 1583 Date Issued: September 16, 2003 Date Revised: April 22. 2004 Rqplacement Elemeats Trademark/Model Designation UKFS001_J_2X UKFS001AXX750 469006 469006-750 67003523 67003523-750 Manufacturer: PentaPure The water treatmellt device{s) listed on this certificate have met the testing requirements pm suant to Section 116830 of the Health and Saiety ('ode thr the following health related contaminants:...
  • Page 21: Fresh Food Storage

    Fresh Food Storage Frozen Food Storage . The fresh food compartment of a refrigerator should . The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be be kept between 34 ° and 40 ° F (1 ° and/4 ° C) with an kept at approximately 0°...
  • Page 22: Food Storage Chart

    Food Storage Chart Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when purchased. DAU RY PRODUCTS Butter 1 month 6 to 9 months Wrap tightly or cover. Milk and cream 1 week Not recommended Check carton date.
  • Page 23 VEGETABLES Asparagus 1 to 2 days 8 to 10 months Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper. Brussels sprouts, broccoli, 3 to 5 days 8 to 10 months Wrap odorous foods. cauliflower, green peas, Leave peas in pods. lima beans, onions, peppers Cabbage, celery 1 to 2 weeks Not recommended...
  • Page 24: Cleaning Chart

    Refrigerator Cleaning Chart Textured Doors Abrasive or harsh cleaners Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in and Exterior Ammonia 1 quart (1 lite0 warm soapy water. Chlorine bleach Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry Cabinet Unterior Concentrated detergents immediately to avoid water spots.
  • Page 25: Removing Odors From

    Removing Odors From Energy Saving Tips , Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves. This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator run longer. Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator one time. This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling. , Do not use aluminum foil, wax paper, or paper toweling...
  • Page 26 Repmacing Light Bulbs Freezer (style of light shield varies) 1. Reach behind the light cover. 2. With firm pressure, press forward on the notches at the back of the cover and pull down. The cover will open from the back. 3.
  • Page 27: Preparing For Vacation

    Preparing for Vacation Upon your return: After a short vacation or absence: For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers: Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve (see page 9}}_ Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary.
  • Page 28 Improvements i n refrigeration designmayproducesoundsin yournewrefrigerator t hat aredifferentor werenot presentin an oldermodel. T heseimprovements weremadeto createa refrigerator t hatis betterat preserving food, is moreenergy efficient,andis quieteroverall. B ecause newrefrigerators runquieter, s oundsmaybedetected that werepresentin olderrefrigerators, butweremasked by highersoundlevels. M anyofthesesoundsarenormal. Please notethatthe surfaces adjacent t o a refrigerator, suchas hardwalls,floorsandcabinetrymaymakethese sounds seemevenlouder` T hefollowingaresomeof the normal s ounds that maybenoticedin a newrefrigerator` !!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Page 29 Freezer c ontroland Refrigerator isin defrost mode. Normal operation. lights are on, but Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. compressor is not Crisper drawer Refrigerator control settings are too low. See page 10 or 11 to adjust controls. temperature is too warm...
  • Page 30 Waterdroplets form Humidity' levels arehighor doorhas Seepage 10or 11toadjust y ourcontrols. on inside of been been opened frequently. Reduce time door is open. Organize food items efficbntly to assure door is open for as short a time as possiMe. Check gaskets for proper seal Cban, if necessary, according to the chart on page 23.
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  • Page 32: If You Need Service

    U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080. , User's guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag ServicessM,Amana Customer Assistance. , When writing or calling about a service problem, please include the following information: a.

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