Amana Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Bottom freezer refrigerator

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Owner's Manual
Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
Ordering parts and accessories?
Questions about your features?
Please contact us with your model and serial number:
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
Ph# 1(800)843-0304 in U.S.A.
1(866)587-2002 au Canada
Internet: http:// www.amana.com
Keep instructions for future reference.
Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe
place in case warranty service is required.
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Important Safety Information ................................. 4
Installing Your Refrigerator ................................... 5
How to Reverse the Doors ................................ 6
How to Connect the Water Supply .................... 9
How to Level Your Refrigerator ....................... 10
Fresh Food Features .......................................... 11
Interior Shelves ............................................... 11
Door Storage ................................................... 11
Accessories .................................................... 11
Climate-Controlled Drawers ........................... 12
Storage Drawers ............................................. 12
Freezer Features ................................................ 13
Primary Features ............................................. 13
Shelves ........................................................... 13
Drawers ........................................................... 13
Door Storage ................................................... 13
Accessories .................................................... 14
Hints and Care ................................................... 15
How to Clean Your Unit ................................... 15
Trouble Shooting ................................................ 17
Warranty .............................................................. 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Questions about your features? Please contact us with your model and serial number: Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 - 220th Trail Amana, Iowa 52204 Ph# 1(800)843-0304 in U.S.A. 1(866)587-2002 au Canada Internet: http:// www.amana.com Keep instructions for future reference.
  • Page 2: Before Calling Service

    Complete registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs Department. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires. To locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782), or call 1(319)622-5511 if outside the U.S.A.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
  • Page 4: Transport Unit

    Installing Your Refrigerator These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation. How do I measure an opening to insure proper fit? A ½" of air space should be provided for the top and back of the unit to allow for proper air circulation.
  • Page 5: Installing Your Refrigerator

    How to Reverse the Doors Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Doors and Hinges. Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet screws to opposite side of cabinet. • Remove cabinet plugs with flat blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape. •...
  • Page 6: How To Replace The Doors And Hinges

    Installing Your Refrigerator How to Install and Remove Handles Installing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles If installing handles for the first time, the fresh food handles can be located on the back of the refrigerator. Install handle by fastening with screws removed from edge of door.
  • Page 7: How To Remove And Install The Pullout Drawer

    How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. After replacing doors, connect power. To avoid possible injury, product, or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions. Removing Pullout Drawer Pull drawer open to full extension.
  • Page 8: How To Connect The Water Supply

    Installing Your Refrigerator How to Connect the Water Supply To reduce the risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before installing device. • DO NOT attempt installation if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level. •...
  • Page 9: How To Level Your Refrigerator

    How to Level Your Refrigerator If your refrigerator requires an ice maker water supply connection, proceed to How to connect the water supply section before leveling your refrigerator. To protect personal property or unit from damage, observe the following: • Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material. •...
  • Page 10 Fresh Food Features Interior Shelves CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf. • Handle tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
  • Page 11: Fresh Food Features

    Climate-Controlled Drawers Humidity-Controlled Crisper Drawers The crisper drawer keeps produce fresh longer by providing an environment with adjustable humidity. Controls The crisper controls regulate the amount of humidity in the crisper drawer. Use the low setting for produce with outer skins. Use the high setting for leafy produce. Temperature-Controlled Drawer Chef's Pantry™...
  • Page 12 Freezer Features Primary Features Automatic Ice Maker Using Ice Maker for the First Time • Confirm ice bin is in place and ice maker arm is down. • After freezer section reaches between 0° to 2°F (-18° to -17° C), ice maker fills with water and begins operating.
  • Page 13: Freezer Features

    Accessories Ice Cube Tray (some models) The ice cube tray provides an area to freeze cubes for manual dispensing of ice. To release ice cubes from tray, hold tray upside down over a storage container and twist both ends of tray until cubes release. Lower Basket Divider (some models) The lower basket divider allows...
  • Page 14: Shelves

    Hints and Care What cleaners does Amana recommend for my stainless steel product? Amana has a cleaner available for purchase (Part # 31960801) through our Consumer Affairs division. For this, or a list of other recommended cleaning products, please contact us at...
  • Page 15: How To Remove And Replace Light Bulbs

    How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power. To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: •...
  • Page 16: Trouble Shooting

    Today’s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities, however, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent. As a result, certain sounds may be NOISE unfamiliar. In time, these sounds will become familiar. Please refer to this information before calling service. TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE Clicking...
  • Page 17 Trouble Shooting OPERATION TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE Food temperature Door is not closing properly. appears too warm Controls need to be adjusted. Condenser coils are dirty. Rear air grille is blocked. Door has been opened frequently, or has been opened for long periods of time.
  • Page 18 Check water connection procedure in your Installation Instructions. Self-piercing and water pressure and may clog the line over time. Amana is not responsible for property damage due to improper installation or water connection. Water pressure must be between 1.38 and 6.89 bar to function properly.
  • Page 19: Warranty

    Amana Refrigerator Warranty First Year Amana will replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials. Second through Fifth Year Amana will replace free of charge, any sealed system component (compressor, condenser, evaporator, drier and interconnecting tubing) and repair any food compartment liner (exclusive of door liner) which is defective due to workmanship or materials.

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