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International Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Owner's Manual BX521VE BX521VW Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this manal stays with refrigerator.
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ongratulations on the purchase of your new appliance. This appliance has been designed and manufactured to give you years of reliable performance. For best results, carefully read the instructions on how to install your new appliance. Correct installation will avoid delays and unnecessary service calls.
Vertical Basket Divider ............. 13 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside the U.S.A., or Tilt-Out Bin (some models) ............13 contact us on the internet at www.amana.com. Pullout Drawer Baskets (some models) ........13 Ice Shield (some models) ............13 When contacting Amana , provide product information.
DANGER Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous-- even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you discard an old refrigerator, please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
5. Remove center hinge bracket (A) and shim (B) by Proper installation will ensure this removing screws (C) using Phillips screwdriver. refrigerator operates most efficiently. Amana cannot be held responsible for improper installation. Tools Required Putty knife " hex nut driver Masking tape ¼"...
7. Place refrigerator door on center hinge. Tighten down Materials Required top hinge to securely hold door. ¼" O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing ½" open end wrench 8. Use a dime at top to space door "(18 mm)from cabinet. Handle side of door should be approximately Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply "...
Leveling Refrigerator CAUTION Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material to avoid property damage. If your refrigerator requires an ice maker water supply connection, proceed to Connect ice maker water supply section before leveling your refrigerator. 1.
Installation Checklist This checklist is for personal records only. Consumer Installer Doors Handles are solidly attached to doors. Handle side of door is " (3 mm) higher than hinge side. (Door lowers when loaded with food.) Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet. Leveling Refrigerator is tilted "...
Controls This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal CAUTION household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C). Fresh Food and Freezer Controls Handle tempered glass shelves carefully to avoid personal injury or property damage. Shelves may Fresh food control is located on upper rear wall of fresh break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to food section.
6. Replace crispers and shelves by performing steps Adjustable Deli Drawer™ (some models) 2 through 5 in reverse order. • Refer to instructions entitled Spillsaver ™ Shelves for Note: Be sure to hook shelf frame over notch on top removing and replacing shelf. of support post when replacing shelf frames.
Chiller Fresh control (A) is located below front shelf trim. Storage Rack (some models) Control adjusts amount of air circulating around drawer. Storage rack (A) provides convenient storage for a large Slide control to COLD for normal refrigerator temperature bottle, eggs, etc. and to COLDER for colder temperature.
Adjustable Divider (some models) Door Buckets Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs. meet individual storage needs. Divider fits in any door • Remove door buckets by pushing tabs (A) on both bucket or door shelf.
Freezer Features Frost-Free System Slideout Shelf (some models) Slide out shelf pulls forward for easy access to items in The fresh food and freezer sections are completely frost- back. free. Defrosting is automatic under normal conditions. • Remove slideout shelf by sliding forward until ball Automatic Ice Maker (some models) point beneath center rail...
Tilt-Out Bin (some models) Wire Basket The tilt-out bin provides convenient storage for frozen Wire basket (A) slides out for easy access to items in food items in freezer door and tilts forward for easy back. access of those items. •...
CAUTION cleaining products, is not covered under warranty. For Amana recommended products, call our Consumer Handle tempered glass shelves carefully to avoid Affairs division at 1(800) 843-0304, or contact us on the personal injury or property damage. Shelves may internet at www.amana.com.
Freezer Light After 24 hours, check if odor has been eliminated. • Remove light bulb cover (B) by removing ¼" hex nut Complete steps 4–9 if odor has not been eliminated. screws (A) . Replace with appliance bulb no greater 4.
Normal Operating Sounds This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today’s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar. These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar to you.
Before Calling For Service Problem Solution Refrigerator does not Make sure freezer control is on. operate. Make sure refrigerator is plugged in. If not, firmly plug the cord into a live outlet with proper voltage. Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at that wall outlet. If outlet does not work, replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
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Problem Solution Water droplets form on inside of It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors have been opened refrigerator. frequently. Wrap food tightly and wipe off damp containers prior to storing in the refrigerator to avoid moisture accumulation. Water droplets form on outside Check door seals for proper seal.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE DOMESTIC WARRANTY - FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY In addition to all statutory rights which you, the Consumer, have under the relevant laws in respect of this appliance, during the first five years of ownership as the original purchaser of this Kleenmaid appliance, we guarantee that any fault caused by faulty material or workmanship becoming apparent will be rectified free or charge for parts and labour, provided that all service is performed during normal working hours by Kleenmaid or their...
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