Amana 20 Use & Care Manual

Electronic and non-electronic side-by-side with ice 'n water dispenser refrigerator

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome to the Amana Family Your purchase of an Amana refrigerator/ returned to Amana Refrigeration, Inc. If your registration card is missing, call freezer -- a household appliance known 1-800-843-0304 or write: for its quality and reliability -- is sin-...
Page 3: Unpacking And Door Handle
Unpacking and Door Handle Removal To Remove Door Handles with Remove all tape and packing material. To remove tape residue, touch a portion Factory Installed Decorator of the tape to the residue and lift it off. If Panels adhesive residue still remains, try clean- Non-Electronic Model ing the sticky area with a clean cloth...
Page 4 Door Handle Removal (cont.) ADD TAPE TO THE END OF THE PUTTY KNIFE TO PREVENT To Remove The Door Handles SCRATCHING DOOR PAINT DOOR TRIM, Non-Electronic Models USE A PUTTY KNIFE TO REMOVE IANDLE Tools Required: THE DOOR TRIM Tightlyfitted gloves, putty knife with AS SHOWN FIGURE tape on end, 5/16"Hex Nut Driver.
Page 5 )oor Assembly Removal b Remove The Door USE A #2 PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER _ssemblies REMOVE THE TOP HINGE COVERS )o not remove the door handles.) Ion-Electronic Model PHILLIPS ools Required: DRIVER _.pe,Tightly fitted gloves, # 2 Phillips ;crewdriver, s116" H ex Nut Driver, Pencil, s"...
Page 6 Door Assembly Removal (cont.) 5. First remove the toe grille then dis- 7. The freezer door water line will connect freezer door bottom hinge water line by loosening the %" O.D. thread through the bottom hinge; lift the door off carefully. See plastic tube union nut.
Page 7: Door Assembly Removal
Door Assembly Removal (cont.) To Remove The Door Assem- CAUTION: blies (Do NOT remove the door To Avoid The Risk Of Per- handles) sonal injury Or Property Dam- Electronic Model age tape the top of the doors as shown in Figure 20. WARNING: ToAvoid The Risk Of Personal Injury Or Death Disconnect The...
Page 8 Door Assembly Removal (cont.) 8. Disconnect top hinge door wires. Remove tape from top of refrigera- tor door. See Figure 23. Lift refrigerator door up to pull pin up off the hinge. Do Not Remove Green ,WARNING: Thread wires through slot in door Ground Wire.
Page 9: Leveling, Door Alignment
.eveling, Door Alignment and Placement .eveling rear wheels. Adjust the front wheels or nstall the unit on a solid floor that is leveling feet to level the refrigerator. To ;trongenough to support the combined raise, turn screw or leveling feet clock- wise.
Page 10: Dispenser
Amana Ice 'N Water model Night-Light Dispenser Bulb such as: Replacement Should the night-lightbulb ever need to 1.
Page 11 he Ice 'N Water Dispenser To help meet this demand, you can speed ice production by turning the ICEMAKER WATERUNE freezer controlto a colder setting. For TOT HE ICE MAKER best overall operation of the unit, be sure to return the freezer control to its previous position as soon as HOME possible.
Page 12 Water is automatically measured into ICEMAKER the ice maker, When the water freezes, a sensor initiates the ejector blades that dump the cubes into the U-shaped Har- SHUT*OFF vester Bin, where they are held in stor- age for delivery. When you push the Dispenser Bar, a large auger gently, but firmly, moves cubes from the bin.
Page 13 The Ice 'N Water Dispenser ._ervicing The Ice Dispenser Stopping Ice Production: To stop ice production or to remove the ice _rtain conditionswill require you to bin: take hold of wire arm near black ;ervice the ice maker and dispenser. housing, and lift up.There will be an the unit has been designed so that you audible "click"...
Page 14: Ice 'N Water
General Features Freezer Sliding Storage Shelf Frozen Juice Can RefrigeretodFreezer Controls (Non.Electronic Models) Upper Refrigerator Adjustable Light Shelves Top Freezer Door Shelf Egg Storage Ice Bin Containers Ice 'N Water Dairy Module Dispenser Temperature Beverage Chiller Adjustable Freezer Bottle Rack Shelf Huggers _.djustabie...
Page 16: Dimensions
Dimensions DIMENSIONS ICE 'N WATER (ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES) 681/2 47/B" --_] _'-"K" "-_ 2s/a " --b. "N" ;'L" "C" DEPTH DEPTH "M ..N" CABINET DOOR INCL. FRZDOOR REF DOOR MODEL WIDTH REMOVED HANDLE OPEN 90 ° OPEN 900 19"...
Page 17: Setting The Controls
etting the Controls :reezer Control l'his is the main control located on the Jpperback wall of the fresh food sec- ion. Non-electronic models only. See :igure 43. If it is turned OFF, neither the --reezernor the Refrigerator will cool. All )f the electrical circuits remain FIGURE 43 ,_nergizedexcept for the compressor...
Page 18: Checking The Controls
Checking Controls FREEZER: Place the thermometer in Checking Food Temperature the center of the freezer, surrounded by Twenty-fourhours after the unitis frozen packages. See Figure 47. Wait 5 installed, check the food temperature in to 8 hours, then check the reading. If the refrigerator and freezer sections.
Page 19: Touchmatic Electronic Controls
Deactivate alarm by pressing the the condenser coil, plus much more. ALARM OFF pad. To ensure that your new Amana Touch- matic Electronic Refrigerator operates correctly follow the simple-to-operate instructions on the following pages.
Page 20 PROGRAMMING YOUR REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE SETTINGS one of nine temperature levels. One (1) With the Amana Touchmatic Electronic being the warmest and nine (9) the cold- Control, you can precisely control the est. When changing the temperature, the temperature indicator lights will be...
Page 21 Touchmatic Electronic Controls (cont.) To Set Or Change The Temperature In The Freezer The control has nine settings, from '1' 3. The starting temperature setting in (the warmest) to '9' (the coldest). The the freezer is setting number 5. best food storage temperature is in the Press the WARMER pad or 0°...
Page 22 Touchmatic Electronic Controls (cont.) VACATION MODE During this mode the refrigerator will The Vacation Mode is ideal for when defrost less often, saving energy you will be away from your home for an and money. extended amount of time, but sti_lwish to preserve the food in your refrigerator.
Page 23 Touchmatic Electronic Controls (cont.) FAST FREEZE MODE This mode reducesthe freezer tempera- quickly. After the 24 hour period the freezer will automatically return to the ture to the coldestset point for 24 hours. previous temperature setting. Ideal for freezing large amounts of food To Start The FAST FREEZE Mode 1.
Page 24 Touchmatic TM Electronic Controls (cont.) To Cancel The Door Open Audio Alarm PERMANENTLY !. Pressthe START pad (the_)_). 2. Hold the ALARM OFF pad for three (3) to five (5) seconds. Three (3) short beeps will sound indicatingthe instructionshave been registered. = AudioAlarm Is Deactivated P_Downfor3_Ssecond$ *1"...
Page 25: Refrigerator Features (All Models)
Refrigerator Features (All Models) Refrigerated Meat Keeper Control 1. Tap upwards at rear of shelf near the tracksto loosen shelf hooks, See The Refrigerated Meat Keeper features Figure 53. a drawer inside a wrapper or sleeve. A control,located in the front trim, allows you to adjustthe amount of freezer air that circulates between the drawer and sleeve to keep meat up to 5°F colder...
Page 26 Refrigerator Features (All Models cont.) Refrigerated Meat Keeper and 3. Pull drawer out the rest of the way. See Figure 57. Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawer Removal Boththe Refrigerated Meat Keeper and Humidity Controlled Crisper Drawer may be removed for easy cleaning by following these easy to follow instructions.
Page 27 2. Replace with a 40 watt G.E. or Westinghouse #40A15tl, Sylvania #40A15 or order from your Amana FIGURE 59 Service Dept., part number A0282803. Hi-Humidity Drawers have a control to regulate humidity inside.Set high...
Page 28: Refrigerator Features (27 Cu. Ft. Models)
Refrigerator Features (2 7 Cu. Ft. Only) Stor-Mor ® Door 1. Lift the front part of the shelf up and (27 Cu. Ft. Model Refrigerator) pull out at an angle, See Figure 65. Egg Storage. A removable take-to- counter egg bucket stores eggs in a see-thru covered container.
Page 29 Refrigerator Features (2 7 Cu. Ft. Only cont.) To gain access to the beverage chiller area slide the door upward. See Figure 72. FIGURE 68 FIGURE 72 in the The sliding door will remain upward position until guided down to the closed position, See Figure 73, The FIGURE 69 extra deep door bucket allows for stor-...
Page 30 Refrigerator Features (2 7 Cu. Ft. Only cont.) 2, Push the Ioc-tabs toward the center 3. Take care to retain the four retention with your thumbs or forefingers, glides. See Figure 78. These will be whichever is easier for you, See needed to reinstall the door, Figure 75.
Page 31: Refrigerator Features 5 (19, 20, 22 & 25)
Refrigerator Features (19, 22 & 25 Cu. Ft. Models) Stor-Mor _ Door (19, and 25 cu.-ft. Refrigerators) Egg Storage. A removable take-to- counter egg bucket stores eggs in a see-thru covered container See Figure 81, TOclean, handwash in warm soapy water. FIGURE 83 Door Shelves.
Page 32: Freezer Features
Automatic Free-O'-Frost Operation ages securely in place. See Figure 92. The freezer and refrigeratorsections are completely frost-free. The Amana Frost- Magnet® evaporatorcoil in the back wall stops frost beforeit starts. Under normal operating conditions,you'll never have to defrostthe unit, because...
Page 33: Optional Features
Amana dealer. models; Refrigerator Door Panel 1423/32 " W x 61%" H. Decorator Panels (Some Models) These Amana units come from the fac- Tools Needed -- Standard screwdriver, tory with doors ready to decorate almost Phillips screwdriver, masking tape and any way you want.
Page 34: Non-Use Periods
Optional Features (cont.) 3. Guide panel into channels in the top and bottom trim and slide panel across the door and under- ,Trim neath the door handle. Press panel or squeeze door handle as needed. DoorRefrigerat°rShim 4. Replace the trim retainer. Hook trim cover onto the front edge of the Black Door Trim Score Line...
Page 35: Sounds
Your n ewrefrigerator may bereplacing a smaller refrigerator ofdifferent design and/or a product which operated l essefficiently. Steps have been taken inproduct design andoperation oftoday's modern r efrigerator which continue toprovide t hehighest quality product, onewhich is energy efficient and operates as economically as possible. With this new design, you may hear sounds which are unfa- miliar to you, yet quite normal and do NOT require a service call.
Page 36: Care And Cleaning
1 quart warm water to from the ceil A suitable brush can be "sweeten" these parts. Rinse and dry purchased from your Amana dealer. thoroughly. Dust and lint act as an insulator and Remove all food and special compart-...
Page 37: Save Energy
3. Place crisper drawers on the top beginning. shelf of the refrigerator section. You Can Help Save Energy! Your New Amana Stor-Mor ® Refrigera- frozen temperatures when the door is tor/Freezer is designedto operate effi- opened. ciently.You can help reduce energy Controls.
Page 38: Before Calling For Service
The following items are considered customer replaceable: • Call your nearest Amana dealer or authorized service center listed in the defrost drain pan, door and cabinet shelves and drawers, butter dish, ice Yellow pages.
Page 39: Amana Asure
PLAN details, Or contact us: Rest assured against unexpected repair bills! Amana Refrigeration, Inc. Amana is pleased to offer an important Customer Service Department opportunityfor long-term service protec- Amana, IA 52204 tion on your new Amana appliance. The (319) 622-5511...

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