Amana BR22TW-P1196709WW User manual

Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
Owner's Manual
English Section 2
EspaSol 18
Frangais 36
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Contents Electrical Requirements
Electrical Requirements .............................................. 2
Model Identification ..................................................... 2
Service ....................................................................... 3
Asure TM Extended Service Plan .................................. 3
Parts and Accessories ................................................ 3
Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator .......................... 3
Installation Instructions
Space Requirements ............................................... 4
Leveling Refrigerator ............................................... 4
Door Reversal ......................................................... 4
Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
(some models) ........................................................ 6
Controls ................................................................... 7
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls ........................... 7
Setting Controls ....................................................... 7
Installation Checklist ................................................... 8
Refrigerator Features
Refrigerator Shelves ................................................ 9
Chiller Fresh TM System ........................................... 9
Garden Fresh TM Crispers ...................................... 10
Storage Rack ........................................................ 10
Covered Storage Bucket ....................................... 10
Dairy Center .......................................................... 11
Snaccess TM Bin (Some models) ........................... 11
Door Buckets ......................................................... 11
Door Shelves ......................................................... 12
Adjustable Divider ................................................. 12
Freezer Features
Ice Service Rack ................................................... 12
Glass Shelf ............................................................ 12
Wire Basket ........................................................... 13
Wire Divider .......................................................... 13
Tall Package Retainer ........................................... 13
Care and Cleaning
General ................................................................. 13
Odor Removal ....................................................... 13
Adhesives .............................................................. 14
Door Gaskets ........................................................ 14
Condenser Coils .................................................... 14
Glass Shelves ....................................................... 14
Light Bulbs ............................................................ 14
Energy Tips .............................................................. 15
Vacation Tips ............................................................ 15
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................ 15
Before Calling For Service ........................................ 16
Warranty ................................................................... 17
Recognize this symbol
as a safety precaution.
WARNING I
Electrical Grounding Instructions -- This refrigerator
is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-
prong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a
qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall
receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-
prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National
Electrical Code.
Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103
to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the round grounding prong from the plug.
Refrigerator must be grounded at all times. Do not
remove warning tag from power cord.
Do not use a two-prong adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Model Identification
Thank you for purchasing this Amana refrigerator.
Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. This
manual provides proper maintenance information. Any
questions, call the Consumer Affairs Department at
1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511
outside U.S.A.
Complete registration card and promptly return. If
registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs
Department.
When contacting Amana Appliances, provide product
information. Product information is on the serial plate,
located on (upper left corner, ceiling) of refrigerator
section. Record the following information:
Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:
S/N or Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer's name and address:
Keep acopy of sales receipt for future reference.

Proper Disposal of your
Refrigerator
Service
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in
case warranty service is required. Any questions or to
locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an
authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends
contacting an authorized servicer if service is required
after warranty expires.
AsureT" Extended Service
Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
refrigerator. Asure TM Extended Service Plan is specially
designed to supplement Amana's strong warranty. This
plan covers parts, labor, and travel charges. Call
1-800-528-2682 for information.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not
problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators
are still dangerous--even if they sit for "just a few days."
If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow
the instructions below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD
REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER:
• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so children may not easily
climb inside.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories
(e.g. refrigerator shelves) over the phone. To order
accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-
0304 inside U.S.A. or 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
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Installation Instructions
Proper installation will ensure that this refrigerator
operates most efficiently. Amana Appliances cannot be
responsible for improper installation.
Space Requirements
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
•To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
for a 1" (2.5 cm) space at the top of your refrigerator.
• If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
leave some extra space at the back to allow for the
water line connection. The refrigerator can be flush
with the back wall if you do not have an ice maker
installed.
• If your are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed
wall, leave 21/2'' minimum on each side (depending on
you model) to allow for the door to swing 90 °.
NOTE: Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).
Leveling Refrigerator
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
full door swing. If so proceed to "Door Reversal section
before leveling your refrigerator.
If your refrigerator requires ice maker water supply
connection, proceed to "Connect Ice Maker Water
Supply" section before leveling you refrigerator.
1. Plug in power cord.
2. Mover refrigerator into final location.
3. Level refrigerator using a level placed on top of the
refrigerator.
• Remove toe grille. Remove bottom hinge cover if
refrigerator has a stabilizing leg.
• Turn 3/8"hex headroller adjustment screws to raise
or lower refrigerator cabinet. Front of refrigerator
must be 1/4"(6 mm), or 1/2bubble on your level,
higher than the back of your refrigerator.
• Make sure refrigerator cabinet is level from side to
side by adjusting left and right roller adjustment
screw.
• Turn stabilizing leg (some models) clockwise until
firmly against floor.
A. Stabilizing leg (some models)
B. Hinge cover
C. Us" hex head screws
Leveling Refrigerator
Door Reversal
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator.
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Tools Required
Putty knife (blade covered by masking tape)
5/16"hex nut driver
3/8"hex nut driver
Phillips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
full door swing. To reverse door swing direction perform
the following steps:
1. Remove and reverse refrigerator and freezer handle.
IMPORTANT: To prevent scratching of refrigerator
surfaces, blade of screwdriver and putty knife called
for in steps below must be covered with masking
tape.
Refrigerator
• Pry up end caps using a putty knife with the blade
covered with masking tape. Remove end caps
from refrigerator door. Remove handle from door
by removing 2 mounting screws at each end of
handle. Nameplate logo will automatically reverse.

A. Refrigerator door B. Handle
C. Handle screws D. End caps
Refrigerator handle removal
Freezer
•Pry up back edge of handle cap using a putty knife
with the blade covered in masking tape. Remove
handle cap from handle. Remove handle from
door by removing mounting screw at each side of
handle.
• Pry 2 button plugs from hinge side of door using a
putty knife with the blade covered in masking tape.
Save button plugs as they will be reused later.
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A. Top hinge B. 5/16" screws
C. Door closure (some models) D. Center hinge pin
E. Center hinge F. Phillips screws
G. Bottom hinge pin H. Bottom Hinge
I. 3/s" screws J. Button plug
Hinges
,Reverse doors as necessary by performing the
following steps:
• Remove button plugs from opposite side of
refrigerator cabinet using putty knife covered with
masking tape. Insert button plugs in holes left from
hinge removal.
• Remove door stop from refrigerator and freezer
doors with a Phillips screwdriver. Install door stop
on opposite side of door.
A. Handle Cap B. Screw
C. Button Plug D. Freezer Handle
Freezer handle removal
2. Remove top hinge cover. Top hinge cover snaps off.
Remove top hinge and hinge shim using hex nut
driver.
3. Remove refrigerator door by lifting off of center hinge
pin.
4. Remove center hinge pin using hex nut driver.
5. Remove freezer door by lifting door off bottom hinge.
An internal support rod may slide out of hinge
socket. Replace rod on new hinge side before
hanging door.
6. Remove center hinge bracket and hinge shim(s)
using Phillips screwdriver.
7. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover. Both snap
off.
8. Remove bottom hinge using hex nut driver.
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A. Door stop
Door stop
• Remove freezer door internal support rod located
underneath freezer handle. Reinstall internal
support rod in hinge hole on opposite side of door.
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Moving internal support rod
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10. Rehang doors by replacing bottom, center, and top
hinges, along with freezer and refrigerator doors on
opposite side of refrigerator performing steps 2-8 in
reverse order.
• Move plastic plug from left side of bottom hinge to
right side. Pinch tabs from underside of hinge to
remove.
• Use a penny at top to space door 3/4"(18 mm)
from cabinet.
• handle side of door should be approximately 1/8"
(3 mm) higher than hinge side.
Door spacing
11. Replace freezer door handle.
• Mount handle to opposite side of door using
mounting screws removed in previous step.
• Angle front edge of handle cap downward toward
back lip of freezer handle. Verify bottom tab on
freezer cap slides under rear lip of freezer handle.
Snap rear edge of handle cap in place. Place 2
button plugs in empty mounting holes.
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Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
some models)
WARNING I
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply. After
replacing doors connect power.
lCAUTION
Observe the following to avoid property damage:
• Make sure water pressure to water valve is between
20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
• Tighten adapter fitting and nuts with pliers and
wewrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before retruning refrigerator to normal location. After
24 hours check again for leaks.
Important
• Before connecting water supply, contact plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• Amana does not recommend using a self-piercing, or
3/16"saddle valve! Both reduce water flow, become
clogged with time and in addition may cause leaks if
repair is attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve
requires a 1/4"hole to be drilled in the water supply
pipe prior to valve attachement. Amana is not
responsible for property damage cuased by improper
water connection.
Materials Required
1/4"O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing is required.
Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection to water valve inlet port on back of
refrigerator, plus an additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a
service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be
pulled away from the wall without disconnecting tubing.
A. Handle cap B. Screws
C. Freezer handle
Handle replacement
12. Replace refrigerator door handles.
• Pry button plugs from hinge side of door with putty
knife, blade covered with masking tape. Mount
handle on opposite side of door using mounting
screws removed previously.
• Snap end caps into place. Replace 4 button plugs
in empty mounting holes.

Controls
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
A. Water valve inlet port B. Plastic cap
Cap removal
,Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
(Brass nut and sleeve are found in your literature
packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet
port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Make sure copper tubing is secure
by pulling on copper tubing.
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A. "P" clamp B. Copper tubing
C. Brass sleeve D. Brass nut
E. Water valve inlet port
Water connection
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks, Correct any leaks at connection, Be careful
not to overtighten connection,
4. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks, Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet
with a "P" clamp,
This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal
household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13 ° to 43°C).
Refrigerator and Freezer Controls
Refrigerator control is located on upper rear wall of
refrigerator section. Freezer control is located on left
front ceiling of freezer section.
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A. Refrigerator control B. Freezer control
Controls
When freezer control is set to OFF, neither refrigerator
nor freezer sections will cool. Initially, set both controls to
4. Wait 24 hours for refrigerator and freezer sections to
reach desired temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust
controls, one number at a time, as desired. 1 is warmest
setting and 7 is coldest.
Setting Controls
Set controls precisely with a household thermometer that
includes temperatures between -5 ° to 50°F
(-21 oto 10°C).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
freezer section. Wait 5-8 hours. If freezer temperature is
not 0° to 2°F (-17 ° to -16°C), adjust control, 1 number at
a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of
refrigerator section. Wait 5-8 hours. If refrigerator
temperature is not 38 ° to 40°F (3° to 4°C), adjust control,
1 number at a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.
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Installation Checklist
This checklist is for personal records only.
Consumer Installer
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Doors
Handles are solidly attached to doors.
Handle side of door is 1/8"(3 mm) higher than hinge side. (Door lowers when
loaded with food.)
Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet.
Leveling
Refrigerator is tilted 1/4"(6 mm) from front to rear.
Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator.
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Ice Maker
Water supply to refrigerator is turned on.
Water leaks are not present at connection between household water supply and
refrigerator. (After 24 hours, consumer should check connection for water
leaks.)
Ice maker arm is in on position for ice production. (It may take up to 24 hours
for first harvest of ice.)
[] [] Product Literature
Owner's manual is reviewed including the following information.
• product registration card
• Refrigerator and freezer controls
• Chiller Fresh TM system
• Garden Fresh TM crispers
• normal operating sounds
Notes
Consumer's Signature Installer's Signature Installer's Company Name/Phone Number Date

Refrigerator Features
Caution
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before placing items on shelf.
Refrigerator Shelves
Shelves adjust to meet individual storage needs. Some
models feature Spillsaver TM shelves. Spillsaver TM shelves
hold simple spills for easier cleaning. EasyGlide TM
shelves pull forward for easy access of items in back.
I Caution I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
•Remove shelves by lifting front, releasing hooks
from metal track then pulling out.
• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track
and lowering front.
Chiller Fresh TM System
The temperature controlled meat drawer features a
drawer inside a sleeve. Freezer air circulates between
drawer and sleeve. This systems keeps food fresh
longer and up to 5°F (3°C) colder than refrigerator
temperature.
Temperature controlled meat drawer control is located
below front shelf trim. Control adjusts amount of air
circulating around drawer. Slide control to COLD for
normal refrigerator temperature and to COLDER for
colder temperature. Ice crystals may form on drawer or
food on COLDER setting. Cold air entering the meat
drawer can decrease refrigerator temperature.
Refrigerator control may need to be adjusted to a lower
number to compensate for colder air. Temperature
controlled meat drawer can be moved from the left to the
right side of the refrigerator compartment to accomodate
different storage needs. To move drawer perform the
following steps:
1. Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove
shelf by lifting from front, releasing hooks from metal
track, then pulling out.
2. Remove plastic cap from back wall of refrigerator
section by placing a knife covered with masking tape
underneath cap and pulling forward.
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A. Air inlet
C. Sleeve
Chiller position
B. Boot
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4. Rotate boot 180 ° to opposite side.
Insert plastic cap in opposite side of refrigerator
section. Confirm cap is snugly in place. Cold air may
cause food to freeze if cap is not replaced.
A. Spillsaver shelf
Shelves
B. Slide out shelf
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A. Plastic cap removed B. Plastic cap
C. Right D. Left
Cap placement
5. Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering the front. Use slots 4 though 6 only.
6. Replace drawer by sliding in. Make sure boot fits
snugly over air inlet in back wall.
Garden Fresh TM Crispers
Garden Fresh TM crispers keep produce fresh longer.
Wrap produce tightly. Do not wash produce before
placing in crispers. Excess moisture could cause
produce to spoil prematurely. Do not line crispers with
paper towels. Paper towels will retain moisture.
Garden Fresh TM control is located below front shelf trim.
Control adjusts humidity in crispers. Slide control to high
for produce with leaves such as lettuce, spinach or
cabbage. Slide control to Iowfor produce with skins such
as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.
Remove shelf and garden fresh crispers by completing
the following steps.
1. Open left* crisper. *For doors hinged on left, open
right crisper.
A. Glass crisper top
Removing crisper top
3. Remove left* crisper frame by lifting front while
supporting underneath and pulling out. *For doors
hinged on left, remove right crisper.
4. Remove support post at recess in bottom center of
Refrigerator section.
5. Remove other crisper by sliding to opposite wall. Lift
front while supporting underneath and pull out.
6. Replace crispers and shelf by reversing steps 2-5.
Storage Rack
Storage rack provides convenient storage for items such
as a large bottle, eggs, etc.
• Hang rack by inserting tabs into holes on side of shelf.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
2. Remove glass crisper top by gently pushing up from
underneath. Tilt one end up and pull out.
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A. Storage rack
Storage rack placement
Covered Storage Bucket
Storage bucket has a lid and removable egg tray. When
tray is removed, bucket will accept items such as a
standard egg carton, ice, etc.
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A. Cover
C. Storage bucket
Storage bucket
B. Egg tray
Dairy Center
Dairy center provides convenient storage for items such
as butter, cheese, etc.
• Remove dairy center by lifting door, pushing tabs
toward center and pulling out.
• Replace dairy center by sliding in until tabs lock into
place and lowering door.
A. Snaccess TM bin door
Snaccess bin removal
Door Buckets
Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs.
• Remove door buckets by pushing tabs toward center
and pulling out.
• Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock
into place.
A. Dairy Center door
Dairy center
Snaccess TM Bin (Some models)
Snaccess TM bin provides convenient storage for small
items and snacks. Top can be removed and bottom can
be used as an additional door bucket.
• Remove snaccess TM bin by lifting door, pushing tabs
toward center and pulling out.
• Replace snaccess TM bin by sliding in until tabs lock.
A. Tabs
Door bucket
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Freezer Features
Door Shelves
•Remove door shelves by lifting ends and pulling out.
• Replace door shelves by placing shelf on glides and
sliding down.
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A. Lift shelf up
Door shelf
Adjustable Divider
Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to
meet individual storage needs. Divider fits in any door
bucket or door shelf.
ICaution
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before replacing items on shelf.
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Ice Service Rack
Ice service rack provides easy access of ice cube trays
and ice bucket.
Move ice service rack by completing the following steps.
1. Remove ice service rack by lifting rack off washer
and pulling out.
2. Remove screws and washers. Remove plugs from
opposite freezer wall. Replace plugs with screws and
washers, and screws and washers with plugs.
3. Replace ice service rack by placing rack on washer
and sliding down until
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A. Adjustable divider
Adjustable divider
A. Ice service rack B. Screw
C. Washer
Ice service rack
Glass Shelf
• Remove wire shelf by pulling out. A sharp tug may be
necessary.
• Replace glass shelf by sliding in until back locks in
place.
Glass shelf
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Care and Cleaning
Wire Basket
Wire basket slides out for easy access of items in back.
• Remove wire basket by lifting and pulling out.
• Replace wire basket by sliding in.
I WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.
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Caution I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.
A. Wire basket
Wire basket
Wire Divider
Wire divider organizes storage space. Divider can be
moved left or right.
A. Wire divider
Wire divider
Tall Package Retainer
Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainer
fits in any door bucket or door shelf.
A. Tall package retainer
Tall package retainer
General
1. Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda
dissolved in 1 quart warm water and a soft, clean
cloth.
2. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a
soft, clean cloth.
• Do not use the following items:
abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia, chlorine
bleach, etc.
concentrated detergents or solvents
metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack, and discolor
surfaces.
• Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in
dishwasher.
Odor Removal
1. Remove all food and disconnect power to
refrigerator.
2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and
walls according to "General" instructions. Pay special
attention to corners, crevices, and grooves. Include
all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.
3. Connect power to refrigerator and return food to
refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and
jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to
prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if odor
was eliminated.
Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.
4. Complete steps 1-2.
5. Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf of
refrigerator section. Pack refrigerator and freezer
sections including doors with crumpled sheets of
black and white newspaper.
6. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.
7. Close doors and let stand 24-48 hours.
8. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
9. Complete steps 2-3.
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Adhesives
1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into
adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.
2. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a
soft, clean cloth.
Door Gaskets
1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
"General" instructions.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets
pliable.
Condenser Coils
Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure
maximum performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust
and lint may cause the following:
• reduced cooling performance
• increased energy usage
• premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling
forward.
2. Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum
cleaner hose nozzle.
3. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and
snapping in.
Caution I
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material.
4. Raise stabilizing leg (some models) by turning
counterclockwise.
5. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.
Glass Shelves
Caution I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal
track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf
to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
Clean crevices by completing the following steps:
1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.
2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray
attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.
Light Bulbs
IWARNING I
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.
I Caution I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
• Allow light bulb to cool.
• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
• Remove light bulb cover by removing 1¼,,hex nut
screws. Replace bulb(s) with 40-watt appliance
bulb(s).
Replace light bulb cover by replacing 1¼,,hex nut
screws.
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Energy Tips Normal Operating Sounds
This refrigerator is designed to be one of the most
energy efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energy
use by observing the following.
• Operate in normal household temperatures of 55° to
110°F (13 ° to 43°C) away from heat sources and
direct sunlight.
• Set refrigerator, freezer, and Chiller Fresh TM system
controls no colder than necessary.
• Keep freezer section full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
ifworn.
• Keep condenser coils clean.
Vacation Tips
Complete the following steps for short vacations.
1. Remove perishable foods. Warranty does not
cover food loss. Check warranty certificate for
specific coverage.
2. If an ice maker is installed, move ice maker arm to
offposition.
Complete the following steps for long vacations.
1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.
2. Unplug refrigerator.
3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
"General" instructions in "Care and Cleaning"
section.
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.
5. If an ice maker is installed, turn water supply to
refrigerator off and move ice maker arm to off
position.
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.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
performing as designed.
1. Freezer control clicks when starting or stopping
compressor.
2. Freezer fan air rushes and whirs.
3. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
4. Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
5. Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and
snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
6. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
7. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
8. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into
ice bucket.
9. Ice maker water valve hookup (some models)
buzzes when ice maker fills with water. This occurs
whether or not refrigerator is connected to water
supply. If refrigerator is not connected to water
supply, stop sound by raising ice maker arm to off
position.
10. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation.
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Before Calling For Service
Refrigerator does not operate.
•Confirm freezer control is on.
• Confirm refrigerator is plugged in.
• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at
that wall outlet.
• Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. If
freezer control is on, lights work but 2 fans and
compressor are not operating, refrigerator may be in
defrost cycle.
Refrigerator still won't operate.
• Unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another unit
or place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food.
Warranty does not cover food loss. Check warranty
certificate for specific coverage.
• Call 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-
5511 outside U.S.A. to locate an authorized Amana
technician.
Garden Fresh TM crispers or Chiller Fresh TM system does
not close freely. (some models)
• Check for a package which may prevent drawer
from closing properly.
• Confirm drawer is in proper position.
• Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer
channels.
• Confirm refrigerator is level.
Refrigerator has an odor.
• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and
Cleaning" section.
Refrigerator makes unfamiliar sounds or seems too loud.
• It may be normal. See "Normal Operating Sounds"
section.
Food temperature appears too warm.
• See above sections.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust refrigerator and/or freezer control.
Chiller fresh system temperature is too warm.
• Slide control to colder setting.
• Adjust freezer control to colder setting.
Ice cubes have an odor.
• See "Odor Removal" instructions in "Care and
Cleaning" section.
• Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more
frequently. Ice cubes are porous and absorb odors
easily.
Ice cubes stick together or "shrink".
• Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If
used infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or
shrink.
Food temperature is too cold.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust refrigerator control.
• Adjust freezer control to warmer setting. Allow several
hours for temperature to adjust.
Refrigerator runs too frequently.
• It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an
extended period of time.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
refrigerator or freezer temperature.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust freezer control.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator.
• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors
have been opened frequently.
Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator.
• Check door gaskets for proper seal.
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Warranty
Full One Year Warranty
Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed System Components
and Food Compartment Liner
Limited Ten Year Warranty on Sealed System Components
First Year
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or
materials.
Second through Fifth Year
Amana Appliances. 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.
Sixth through Tenth Year
Amana Appliances will provide a replacement part for any sealed system component (compressor,
condenser, evaporator, drier, and interconnecting tubing), f.o.b. Amana, Iowa, which is defective due to
workmanship or materials.
Warranty Limitations
•Begins at date of original purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States
or in Canada if product has Canadian Standards
Association listing when shipped from the factory.
• Service must be performed by an authorized
Amana technician.
Warranty Is Void If
• Serial plate is defaced.
• Product is used on a commercial, rental or leased
basis.
• Product has defect or damage due to product
accident, alteration, connection to an improper
electrical supply, fire, flood, lightning, or other
conditions beyond the control of Amana
Appliances.
• Product is improperly installed or used.
Owner's Responsibilities
• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• Provide normal care and maintenance. Replace
owner replaceable items where directions appear
in Owner's Manual.
• Make product reasonably accessible for service.
• Pay premium service costs for service outside
technician's normal business hours.
• Pay for service calls related to product
installation.
In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable for
incidental or consequential damages including
food loss*.
*This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have others which vary from state to state. For
example, some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so
this exclusion may not apply to you.
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Indice Requerimientos el ctricos
Requerimientos electricos ........................................ 18
Identificaci6n del modelo .......................................... 18
Servicio ..................................................................... 19
Plan de servicio extendido Asure TM .......................... 19
Piezas y accesorios .................................................. 19
Forma apropiada de desechar su refrigerador ......... 19
Instrucciones para la instalaci6n
Requerimientos de espacio ................................... 20
Para nivelar el refrigerador .................................... 20
Para invertir la puerta ............................................ 20
Conexi6n para la linea de suministro de agua de la
maquina de hielos (en algunos modelos) .............. 23
Controles ............................................................... 24
Controles de las secciones refrigerador y
Congelador ............................................................ 24
Ajuste de los controles .......................................... 24
Lista de verificaci6n de la instalaci6n ........................ 25
Caracteristicas de la secci6n Refrigerador
Repisas de la secci6n refrigerador ........................ 26
Caj6n de temperatura controlada para carne (en
algunos modelos) .................................................. 26
Cajones para verduras Garden Fresh TM ................ 27
Compartimiento para el almacenamiento .............. 28
Recipiente cubierto para el almacenamiento ......... 28
Centro para productos lacteos .............................. 28
Recipiente Snaccess TM (En algunos modelos) ...... 28
Compartimientos de la puerta ............................... 29
Repisas de la puerta ............................................. 29
Separador ajustable .............................................. 29
Caracteristicas del Congelador
Rejilla para servicio de hielo .................................. 30
Repisa de vidrio ..................................................... 30
Cesta metalica ...................................................... 30
Separador metalico ............................................... 30
Dispositivo de retenci6n para paquetes altos ........ 30
Cuidado y limpieza
Generalidades ....................................................... 31
Eliminaci6n de olores ............................................ 31
Adhesivos .............................................................. 31
Empaques de la puerta ......................................... 31
Serpentines del condensador ................................ 31
Repisas de vidrio ................................................... 32
Focos .................................................................... 32
Sugerencias para conservar energia ........................ 32
Sugerencias para las vacaciones ............................. 33
Ruidos del funcionamiento normal ........................... 33
Antes de Ilamar para solicitar servicio ...................... 34
Garantia ................................................................... 35
Reconozca este simbolo
como precaucibn de seguri-
dad.
ADVERTENCIA
Instrucciones para conexi6n a tierra _Este refri-
gerador esta equipado con un enchufe de tres
puntas (para conexi6n a tierra) para proveer
protecci6n contra posibles riesgos de descargas
electricas. Si tiene un tomacorriente de dos orifi-
cios, comuniquese con un electricista calificado
para que reemplace este tomacorriente de pared
de dos orificios por otro de tres orificios correcta-
mente conectado a tierra, en conformidad con el
C6digo Electrico Nacional.
Este refrigerador ha sido dise_ado para que funcione
con una linea separada de 103 a 126 voltios, 15
amperios y 60 ciclos.
No corte ni elimine, bajo ninguna circunstancia, la
punta redonda de conexi6n a tierra del enchufe. El
refrigerador debe estar conectado a tierra en todo
momento. No quite el r6tulo de advertencia del cor-
d6n el6ctrico.
No utilice un adaptador de dos puntas. No utilice un
cable de extensi6n.
Identificacibn del modelo
Gracias por haber comprado este refrigerador Amana ®.
Pot favor lea todo el manual del propietario. Este manual
proporciona informaci6n sobre el mantenimiento ade-
cuado. Si tiene alguna pregunta, sirvase Ilamar al Depar-
tamento de asuntos del consumidor al 1-800-843-0304
dentro de los EE.UU. y al 1-319-622-5511 fuera de los
EE.UU.
Llene la tarjeta de registro y enviela Io mas pronto posi-
ble. Si el refrigerador no incluye una tarjeta de registro,
Ilame al Departamento de asuntos al consumidor.
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Forma apropiada de
desechar su refrigerador
Cuando se comunique con Amana, proporcione la infor-
maci6n del producto. Esta informaci6n se encuentra en
la placa del nQmero de serie, ubicada en la esquina iz-
quierda superior del techo de la secci6n Alimentos fres-
cos. Anote la siguiente informaci6n:
NQmero de modelo:
NOmero de fabricaci6n:
NQmero de serie (S/N):
Fecha de adquisici6n:
Nombre y direcci6n del distribuidor:
Servicio
Guarde una copia de la factura de venta para futura
referencia o en caso de que necesite un servicio de
garantia. Si tiene alguna pregunta o para Iocalizar a un
t6cnico autorizado de servicio, Ilame al 1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782) dentro de los EE.UU. o al 319-622-
5511 fuera de los EE.UU. Un t6cnico autorizado de
servicio debe efectuar el servicio de garantia. Amana
tambien recomienda ponerse en contacto con un t6cnico
autorizado si necesita servicio despues de que caduque
la garantia.
Plan de servicio extendido
As ureTM
Amana ofrece un servicio de protecci6n a largo plazo
para esta nueva estufa. El Plan de servicio extendido
Asure TM esta disefiado especialmente para comple-
mentar la excelente garantia de Amana. Este plan cubre
piezas, mano de obra y gastos de transportaci6n. Llame
al 1-800-528-2682 para solicitar mas informaci6n.
Piezas y accesorios
La compra de piezas de repuesto y accesorios
adicionales (como: repisas de refrigerador,) se puede
hacer por telefono. Si desea pedir accesorios para su
producto Amana Ilame al telefono 1-800-843-0304
dentro de los EE.UU., o al 1-319-622-5511 fuera de los
EE.UU.
IMPORTANTE: Los nifios atrapados y asfixiados en
refrigeradores no es cosa del pasado. Los refrigera-
dores que se arrumban o abandonan, aun cuando
sea por "solo unos cuantos dias", contin_an siendo
un peligro. Si desecha un refrigerador viejo, sirvase
seguir las siguientes instrucciones para ayudar a
prevenir un accidente.
ANTES DE TIRAR SU REFRIGERADOR O
CONGELADOR VIEJO:
•Quitele las puertas
• D6jele las repisas puestas para que los ni_os no
puedan meterse facilmente.
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Instrucciones para la
instalacibn
La instalaci6n correcta del refrigerador asegurara el
funcionamiento mas eficiente. Amana Appliances no se
puede hacer responsable de una instalaci6n incorrecta.
Requerimientos de espacio
IADVERTENCIA I
Mantenga los materiales y los vapores inflamables,
como gasolina, lejos del refrigerador. El no hacerlo
puede causar como resultado la muerte, una explo-
si6n, un incendio o quemaduras.
• Para asegurar la ventilaci6n apropiada del refrigerador,
deje un espacio de 1" (2.5 cm) en la parte superior del
refrigerador.
• Si su refrigerador tiene una maquina para hacer hielo,
asegQrese de dejar espacio adicional en la parte
posterior para la conexi6n de la linea de agua.
El refrigerador puede estar al ras con la pared
posterior si no instala una maquina para hacer hielo.
• Si se instala el refrigerador junto a una pared fija,
deje un espacio de 2V2"(6.35 cm) en cada lado
(dependiendo del modelo) para permitir que las
puertas se abran 90°.
NOTA: No instale el refrigeradorjunto a un horno, radia-
dor u otra fuente de calor, ni en un area donde la tempe-
ratura bajara a menos de 55°F (13°C).
Para nivelar el refrigerador
Algunas instalaciones pueden requerir que las puertas
se tengan que invertir para que puedan abrirse
completamente. Si es asi, continQe con la secci6n "Para
invertir las puertas" antes de nivelar el refrigerador.
Si su refrigerador requiere que se conecte la maquina de
hielo, continQe con la secci6n "Conexi6n para la linea de
suministro de agua para la maquina de hielo" en la
pagina 30 antes de nivelar el refrigerador.
1. Enchufe el cord6n el6ctrico.
2. Mueva el refrigerador a la ubicaci6n final.
3. Nivele el refrigerador con un nivelador colocado
encima del refrigerador y realizando los pasos
siguientes:
• Quite la parrilla inferior y la cubierta de la bisagra
inferior si el refrigerador tiene una pata
estabilizadora.
• Gire 3/" (9 mm) los tornillos de rodillo de cabeza
-8
hexagonal de ajuste para subir o bajar el gabinete
del refrigerador. La parte delantera del refrigerador
debe estar V_4"(6 mm) 6 1/2burbuja de nivel mas
alta que la parte posterior.
• AsegQrese de que el gabinete del refrigerador est6
nivelado de lado a lado ajustando los tornillos de
ajuste izquierdo y derecho.
Gire la pata estabilizadora (en algunos modelos)
en sentido de las manecillas del reloj hasta que
quede firme sobre el piso.
A. Rosca estabilizadora B. Cubierta de la bisagra
interior
C. 3/8" Tornillo de aiuste de la ruedecilla
Para nivelar el refrigerador
Para invertir la puerta
Cuidado
Cuando mueva el refrigerador, proteja los pisos de
vinilo delicado delicados o de otra clase con cartones,
tapetes u otros materiales de protecci6n para evitar
dafios a la propiedad.
Herramientas necesarias
Espatula (con la hoja cubierta con cinta adhesiva masking)
Llave para tuercas hexagonales de _h6"
Llave para tuercas hexagonales de 3/8"
Desarmador phillips
Desarmador piano
Algunas instalaciones pueden requerir que las puertas
se tengan que invertir para que puedan abrirse comple-
tamente. Si es asi, ejecute los pasos siguientes:
1. Quite e invierta las asas del refrigerador y del
congelador.
IMPORTANTE: Para evitar los raspones en la
superficie del refrigerador, se debe cubrir con cinta
adhesiva masking la hoja del desarmador y de la
espatula que se piden para los siguientes pasos.
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