Amana Distinctions User manual

Top Freezer
Refrigerator
Owner’s Manual
Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this
manual stays with refrigerator
English................................................................... 1
Español ............................................................... 17
Français .............................................................. 33
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Electrical Requirements
Recognize this symbol as
a safety precaution.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, 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.
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.
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:
Contents
Parts and Accessories................................................ 2
Electrical Requirements.............................................. 2
Model Identification..................................................... 2
Service ....................................................................... 3
Asure™ Extended Service Plan.................................. 3
Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator .......................... 3
Installation Instructions ............................................... 3
Space Requirements............................................... 3
Leveling Refrigerator ............................................... 3
Door Reversal ......................................................... 4
Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
(Some models)....................................................... 5
Installation Checklist................................................... 7
Controls ...................................................................... 8
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®Controls ....................... 8
Setting Controls....................................................... 8
Exterior Moisture Control......................................... 8
Fresh Food Features .................................................. 8
Fresh Food Shelves ................................................ 8
Chiller Fresh™ System (Some models) .................. 9
Garden Fresh™ Crispers (Some models) ............... 9
Covered Storage Bucket (Some models) ................ 9
Dairy Center (Some models) ................................. 10
Door Buckets......................................................... 10
Door Shelves......................................................... 10
Deepfreeze®Features .............................................. 11
Automatic Ice Maker (Some models) .................... 11
Wire Shelf ............................................................. 11
Reversible Utility Rack........................................... 11
Tall Package Retainer (Some models) .................. 11
Care and Cleaning.................................................... 12
General ................................................................. 12
Odor Removal ....................................................... 12
Adhesives.............................................................. 12
Door Gaskets ........................................................ 12
Condenser Coils.................................................... 12
Glass Shelves ....................................................... 12
Light Bulbs ............................................................ 13
Energy Tips .............................................................. 13
Vacation Tips ............................................................ 13
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................ 14
Before Calling For Service........................................ 15
Warranty................................................................... 16
Español .................................................................... 17
Français ................................................................... 33
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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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.
Asure™ Extended Service
Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
refrigerator. Asure™ 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.
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 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.
Installation Instructions
Proper installation will ensure that this refrigerator
operates most efficiently. Amana cannot be responsible
for improper installation.
Space Requirements
WARNING
!
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
a 1" (2.5 cm) space at the top of your refrigerator.
• If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
allow extra space at the back for the water line
connection. The refrigerator can be flush with the back
wall if you do not have an ice maker installed.
• If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed
wall, leave 21/2" (6.5 cm) minimum on each side
(depending on your model) to allow the door to swing
open 90°.
NOTE: Do not install the 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
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator. If model uses
stabilizing leg, verify leg is raised before moving
refrigerator. Raise stabilizing leg by turning
counterclockwise.
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 your refrigerator.
1. Plug in power cord.
2. Move 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 head roller 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 refrigerator.
• Make sure refrigerator cabinet is level from side to

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End
cap
Handle
screws
End
cap
or
• Models with automatically reversing log.
Remove end cap from top of freezer handle using
a screwdriver with the blade covered with masking
tape (see illustration below). Remove one top and
two bottom mounting screws.
•Handles with removable logo on handle.
Remove end caps from handles using a
screwdriver with the blade covered in masking
tape. Remove handle screws to remove freezer
handle. Remove freezer handle cover by lifting
end. Bend tabs behind nameplate up and remove
nameplate. Rotate nameplate and cover.
End
caps
Mounting
screws
Handle with
removeable logo
2. Remove top hinge cover. Top hinge cover snaps off.
Remove top hinge and shim using hex nut driver.
3. Lift freezer door off center hinge.
4. Lift door closure off center hinge pin. Remove center
hinge pin with 9/32" hex nut driver.
5. Remove refrigerator door by lifting off bottom hinge.
6. Remove center hinge bracket and shim using
Phillipsscrewdriver.
side by adjusting left and right roller adjustment
screw. Turn stabilizing leg (some models)
clockwise until firmly against floor.
• Turn stabilizing leg clockwise until firmly against
floor.
Roller adjustment
screw
Stabilizing leg
4. Replace toe grille and bottom hinge cover. See
markings on inside or bottom of grille to insure
proper placement.
• Snap top portion into place first. Press down on
lower part of grille until bottom portion snaps into
place.
5. Review Installation Checklist in Owner's Manual with
consumer.
Door Reversal
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before removing doors. After replacing
doors, connect power.
Tools Required
Putty knife (blade covered with masking tape)
9/32" hex nut driver (some models)
5/16" hex nut driver (some models)
3/8" hex nut driver
Phillips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
Some installations require door reversal to achieve full
door swing. To reverse door swing perform the following
steps:
1. Remove and reverse refrigerator and freezer
handles performing the following steps:
IMPORTANT: For plug removal requiring use of flat
blade screwdriver or putty knife, blade of tool must be
covered with masking tape to avoid damage to
refrigerator finish. For plugs using a screwdriver- or
nut driver- style head, use appropriate tool to avoid
damage to plugs.
• Remove end caps from top(some models) and
bottom of refrigerator handle with flat screwdriver
blade wrapped in masking tape. Remove two
screws from top of handle and screw from base of
handle.

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7. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover. Both snap
off.
8. Remove bottom hinge and shim using hex nut driver.
5/16" screws
Top hinge
Phillips screws
Center hin
g
e
pin Center hin
g
e
bracket
9/32" hex nut
Center hinge
3/8"
screws
Bottom hinge
Door closure
9. Reverse doors by performing the following steps:
• Replace bottom hinge and shim on opposite side
of cabinet.
• Remove screws from center mullion. Place screws
in holes left when center hinge bracket was
removed. Rotate center hinge bracket 180° and
install center hinge bracket on opposite side of
cabinet with hinge screws. Reuse plastic hinge pin
washers.
• Place refrigerator door on bottom hinge. Install
center hinge pin in center hinge bracket. Place
door closure on center hinge pin.
• Remove plugs from top of refrigerator cabinet.
Replace plugs in holes left when top hinge was
removed. Remove hinge hole cover from freezer
door. Replace on opposite side of freezer door.
• Place freezer door on center hinge and door
closure. Install top hinge and shims on opposite
side of cabinet using hex nut driver. Snap hinge
cover in place on hinge.
• Use a penny at top to space door 3/4" (19 mm)
from cabinet. Make sure handle side of door is
1/8" (3 mm) higher than hinge side of door before
tightening top hinge screws.
3/4" (19 mm)
1/8" (3 mm)
10. Remove plugs from side of refrigerator and freezer
doors.
Remove
plugs
Install
plugs here
11. Mount freezer handle on opposite side of refrigerator
door using mounting screws previously removed.
Snap end cap(s) into place.
12. Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of freezer
door using mounting screws previously removed.
Snap end cap(s) into place.
13. Replace plugs in empty side mounting holes on
refrigerator doors.
14. Proceed to Leveling Refrigerator procedures for final
placement of refrigerator.
Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
(Some models)
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
materials when moving refrigerator. Make sure
stabilizing leg is raised before moving refrigerator.
Raise stabilizing leg by turning counterclockwise.

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CAUTION
!
Observe the following to avoid property damage:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
20 and 120 pounds per square inch.
• Copper supply tubing must be routed where the
temperature is 55°F (13°C) or higher to prevent
freeze-ups.
• Start adaptor fitting and nuts by hand to avoid cross
threading. Tighten adaptor fitting and nuts with
pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning refrigerator to normal location, and
24 hours after connecting.
Important
• Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to
connect copper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT use self-piercing type or 3/16" saddle valves!
Both reduce water flow, develop sediment build-up
more rapidly, and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve requires
a ¼" hole to be drilled on top or side (not bottom of
horizontal pipe) of water supply pipe prior to valve
attachment.
Materials Required
¼" O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. 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
disconnectingtubing.
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
Brass nut
Brass sleeve
Water valve
inlet port
Copper tubing
"P" clamp
3. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet
with a “P” clamp.
4. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Correct any leaks at connection. Be careful
not to overtighten connection.
5. Proceed to Leveling Refrigerator for final refrigerator
placement.
6. Review Installation Checklist in Owner’s Manual with
consumer.
Plastic cap
Water valve inlet
port
2. Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing
(Brass nut and sleeve are found in literature packet).
Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port.
Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve
inlet port. Start connection by hand then use a ½"
(13 mm) open end wrench. Make sure copper tubing
is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

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Installation Checklist
This checklist is for personal records only.
Consumer Installer 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.
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
• Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®controls
• Chiller Fresh™system
• Garden Fresh™crispers
• normal operating sounds
Notes
Consumer's Signature DateInstaller's Company Name/Phone Number
Installer's Signature

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Fresh Food Shelves
Models feature either glass or wire shelves. Shelves
adjust to meet individual storage needs. Some models
feature Spillsaver™shelves. Spillsaver™shelves hold
simple spills for easier cleaning.
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.
• Remove shelves by lifting front, releasing hooks
from metal track then pulling out.
• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track
and lowering front.
EasyGlide™shelves pull forward for easy access of items
in back. (some models)
Chiller Fresh™System (Some models)
Chiller Fresh™system features a drawer inside a sleeve.
Air circulates between drawer and sleeve. This systems
keeps food fresh longer and up to 5°F (3°C) colder than
Fresh Food temperature.
Controls
This refrigerator operates at household temperatures of
55° to 110°F (13°—43°C).
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®Controls
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®controls are located on
center divider between Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®
sections.
When Deepfreeze®control is set to 'off' position ( ) ,
neither Fresh Food nor Deepfreeze®sections will cool.
Initially, set both controls to 4 . Wait 24 hours for Fresh
Food and Deepfreeze®sections to reach desired
temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls, one
number at a time, as desired. The warmest setting is ,
and is the coldest.
Setting Controls
Set controls precisely with a household thermometer that
includes temperatures between -5°— 50°F (-21°—10°C).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
Deepfreeze®section. Wait 5-8 hours. If Deepfreeze®
temperature is not 0°—2°F (-17°—16°C), adjust control,
one number at a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of Fresh
Food section. Wait 5–8 hours. If Fresh Food temperature
is not 38°—40°F (3°—4°C), adjust control, one number
at a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.
Exterior Moisture Control
Exterior Moisture Control ( ) is located on center
divider between Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®sections.
In humid conditions, refrigerators form condensation
around doors. Special heaters in refrigerator cabinet
minimize condensation. High quality steel is used in this
refrigerator. However, constant exposure to moisture
may cause refrigerator cabinet to rust.
Turn feature on if refrigerator is located in a humid area
or whenever moisture is evident around doors. Set
control to OFF if refrigerator is in a less humid area.
Setting can be selected as environment changes.
OFF SET HERE IF MOISTURE
APPEARS ON EXTERIOR
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Fresh Food Features
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before placing items on shelf.

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Chiller Fresh™control is located below front shelf trim.
Control adjusts amount of air circulating around drawer.
Slide control to cold for normal Fresh Food temperature
and to coldest for colder temperature. Ice crystals may
form on drawer or food on coldest setting. Cold air can
decrease Fresh Food temperature. Fresh Food control
may need to be adjusted.
• Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove
shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track
then pulling out.
• Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering front. Use slots 1 through 3 only. Replace
drawer by sliding in.
When moving Chiller Fresh™system left or right, move
control, located on center back wall of Fresh Food
section, to same side as system.
ChillerFresh
Position
Garden Fresh™Crispers (Some models)
Garden Fresh™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™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 low for produce with skins such
as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.
Remove shelf and crispers by completing the following
steps.
1. Open left* crisper. *For doors hinged on left, open
right crisper.
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 shelf by gently pushing up from underneath.
Tilt one end up then pull out.
Push
shelf up Crisper
shelf
3. Remove left* crisper by lifting front while supporting
underneath then pulling out. *For doors hinged on
left, remove right crisper.
4. Remove support post at recess in bottom center of
Fresh Food section.
5. Remove other crisper by sliding to opposite wall. Lift
front while supporting underneath then pull out.
6. Replace crispers and shelf by reversing steps 1–5.
Covered Storage Bucket (Some models)
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.
Lid
Egg tray
Bucket

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Dairy Center (Some models)
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.
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.
Door
bucket
Tabs
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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Deepfreeze®Features
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before replacing items on shelf.
Automatic Ice Maker (Some models)
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
Off
position
On
position
Ice maker
• After Deepfreeze®section reaches normal
temperature, ice maker fills with water and begins
operating. Allow 24–48 hours after installation before
first harvest of ice. Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests
of ice in a 24-hour period under ideal conditions.
• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into
ice storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker
arm raises and lowers. When ice storage bucket is full,
ice maker arm turns ice maker off. Discard first 3
harvests of ice after initially connecting refrigerator to
household water supply and after extended periods of
nonuse.
• Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm. A
definite click is heard when proper position is
reached. Ice maker arm will remain in that position
until pushed down.
CAUTION
!
To avoid damage to the automatic ice maker:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up, past stop
• Do not place or store anything in ice storage bucket.
Wire Shelf
• Remove wire shelf by tilting one end up and pulling
out.
• Replace wire shelf by tilting one end up and placing
end on ledge. Tilt other end down and place on ledge.
Reversible Utility Rack
Freezer utility rack provides extra storage for ice cube
trays or other items. Remove rack by completing the
following steps:
1. Locate hook of utility rack opposite of ball point joint.
Holding wire rack firmly with both hands, press
forward on hook with thumbs until utility rack
detatches and swings loose.
2. Repeat pressure on the ball point hook until utility
rack snaps free.
Utility rack
Hook
Wire
shelf
Tall Package Retainer (Some models)
Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainer
fits in any door bucket or door shelf.

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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
!
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.
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 Fresh
Food section. Pack Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®
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.
Contact Consumer Affairs Department if odor was still
not eliminated. Call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
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. Gaskets must be kept clean
dry and pliable to assure a proper seal.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly on hinge side of
gasket 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
!
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material. If model uses stabilizing leg, verify leg is
raised before moving refrigerator. Raise stabilizing
leg by turning counterclockwise.
4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.
Glass Shelves
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.
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

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attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.
Light Bulbs
CAUTION
!
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.
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
• Allow light bulb to cool.
• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
1. Remove light bulb cover by removing screw at back
center. Pull cover down. Replace bulb(s) with40-watt
appliance bulb(s).
2. Replace light bulb cover by placing cover over light
bulb. Insert and tighten screw.
Energy Tips
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°–110°F (13°– 43°C) away from heat sources and
direct sunlight.
• Set Fresh Food, Deepfreeze®, and Chiller Fresh™
system controls no colder than necessary.
• Keep Deepfreeze®section full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
if worn.
• Keep condenser coils clean.
• Turn exterior moisture control ON when necessary.
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
off position.
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.

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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.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
performing as designed.
1. Deepfreeze®fan air rushes and whirs.
2. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
3. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
4. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
5. Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and
snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
6. Deepfreeze®control clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
7. Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
8. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into
ice bucket.
Water valve (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. (Not
shown)
Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation. (Not shown)
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Before Calling For Service
Refrigerator does not operate.
• Confirm Deepfreeze®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
Deepfreeze®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 Deepfreeze®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.
Food temperature appears too warm.
• See above sections.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
Fresh Food or Deepfreeze®temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust Fresh Food and/or Deepfreeze®control.
• Confirm rear air grille is not blocked. Rear air grille is
located behind left garden fresh crisper.
Chiller Fresh™system temperature is too warm.
• Slide Chiller Fresh™control to colder setting.
• Adjust Deepfreeze®control to colder setting.
Food temperature is too cold.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust Fresh Food control.
• Adjust Deepfreeze®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
Fresh Food or Deepfreeze®temperature.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust Deepfreeze®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.
• Turn exterior moisture control switch ON .
Garden Fresh™crispers or Chiller Fresh™system does
not close freely.
• 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 or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or
seems too loud.
• It may be normal. See Normal Operating Sounds
section.
Ice maker is not producing ice.
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into proper holes.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coil and
connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
• Confirm Deepfreeze®section is operating at proper
temperature.
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.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.
• Check water pressure. Low water pressure will
cause valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low
water pressure. Amana recommends using a
saddle valve. Contact 1-800-843-0304 or an
Amana dealer for availability. Do not use self-
piercing valve. Amana Appliances is not
responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.

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Warranty
Full One Year Warranty
Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed System Components
and Food Compartment Liner
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, and interconnecting tubing) and repair any food compartment liner (exclusive of door liner)
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, shipping
and handling, 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
and usage.
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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Para evitar descargas eléctricas que pueden
causar lesiones personales graves o la muerte, no
corte ni eliminela punta redonda de conexión a
tierra del enchufe. El refrigerador debe estar
conectado a tierra en todo momento. No quite el
rótulo de advertencia del cordón eléctrico.
No utilice un adaptador de dos puntas.
No utilice un cable de extensión.
Instrucciones para conexión a tierra - Este
refrigeradorvieneequipadoconunenchufede
trespuntas(para conexión a tierra)paraproveer
proteccióncontra posible riesgosde descargas
eléctricas. Si el tomacorrientes de pared tiene sólo
dos orificios, pida a un electricista experto que
reemplaceeste tomacorrientes depared de dos
orificiospor otro detres orificioscorrectamente
conectadoa tierra, deconformidad conel
Código Eléctrico Nacional de los EE.UU.
Esterefrigeradorha sido diseñado para
quefuncioneconectado a unalínea
separadade 103 a126 voltios, 15amperios
y 60 ciclos.
Identificación del modelo
Graciasporhaber comprado este refrigeradorAmana®.
Porfavor lea todoel Manual delpropietario.Este manual
proporcionainformaciónsobreelmantenimiento
adecuado.Sitiene alguna pregunta,sírvasellamar al
Departamentodeasuntos del consumidor al1-800-843-
0304 dentrode los EE.UU.yal1-319-622-5511 fuerade
los EE.UU.
Llene la tarjeta de registro y envíela lo más pronto
posible.Si el refrigeradorno incluyeuna tarjeta de
registro,llame al Departamentode asuntosdel
consumidor.
Cuandose comunique conAmana Appliances,
proporcionelainformación del producto.Esta
informaciónse encuentra enla placa delnúmero de
serie,ubicada en laesquina izquierdasuperior del techo
de la sección Alimentos frescos. Anote la siguiente
información:
Númerodemodelo: ____________________________
Númerodefabricación: _________________________
Númerodeserie (S/N): _________________________
Fechade adquisición: __________________________
Nombrey dirección deldistribuidor: ________________
___________________________________________
Piezas y accesorios
La compra de piezas de repuesto y accesorios
adicionales(como:repisas de refrigerador,)sepuede
hacerpor teléfono.Si desea pediraccesorios parasu
productoAmanallamealteléfono1-800-843-0304
dentrode los EE.UU.,o al 1-319-622-5511 fuera delos
EE.UU.
Contenido
Piezas y accesorios.................................................. 17
Requerimientoseléctricos ......................................... 17
Identificacióndelmodelo ........................................... 17
Servicio ..................................................................... 18
Plande servicio extendidoAsure™ ........................... 18
Formaapropriadadedesecharsurefrigerador ........... 18
Instruccionespara la instalación ............................... 18
Requerimientosdeespacio .................................... 18
Paranivelar el refrigerador ...................................... 18
Parainvertirlas puertas ......................................... 19
Conexiónpara la líneade suministrode agua dela
máquinade hielos (enalgunosmodelos)................ 21
Listade verificación dela instalación......................... 22
Controles .................................................................. 23
Controles de las secciones Alimentos frescos y
congelador ............................................................. 23
Ajuste de los controles .......................................... 23
Controldela humedad externa............................... 23
Características de la sección Alimentos frescos
Repisas de la sección Alimentos frescos............... 23
SistemaChiller Fresh™ (enalgunos modelos)....... 23
CajonesparaverdurasGardenFresh™
(enalgunosmodelos)............................................. 24
Recipientecubiertopara el almacenamiento
(enalgunosmodelos)............................................. 24
Centropara productos lácteos
(enalgunosmodelos)............................................. 25
Compartimientosdela puerta ................................ 25
Repisasde la puerta .............................................. 25
Característicasdelcongelador .................................. 26
Máquinadehielo automaticá ................................. 26
Repisede alambre (en algunosmodelos).............. 26
Parrillautilitariareversible....................................... 26
Dispositivoderetención para paquetesaltos
(enalgunosmodelos)............................................. 26
Cuidadoy limpieza.................................................... 27
Generalidades........................................................ 27
Eliminaciónde olores............................................. 27
Adhesivos .............................................................. 27
Empaquesde la puerta .......................................... 27
Serpentinesdelcondensador ................................. 27
Repisasdevidrio.................................................... 27
Focos .................................................................... 28
Surgenciasparaconservar energía ............................ 28
Sugerenciasparalas vacaciones .............................. 28
Ruidosdel funcionamientonormal ............................. 29
Antesde llamarpara solicitar servicio ....................... 30
Garantía .................................................................... 32
Requerimientos eléctricos
!
ADVERTENCIA
!
Reconozca este símbolo como
precaución de seguridad.

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Lainstalacióncorrecta del refrigerador aseguraráel
funcionamientomás eficiente. Amanano se puedehacer
responsablede una instalaciónincorrecta.
Requerimientos de espacio
!
ADVERTENCIA
Mantengalos materiales ylos vapores inflamables,
comogasolina, lejos delrefrigerador. El nohacerlo
puedecausar como resultadola muerte, una
explosión,un incendio oquemaduras.
•Paraasegurarla ventilación apropiada delrefrigerador,
deje un espacio de 1" (2.5 cm) en la parte superior del
refrigerador.
•Sisu refrigerador tieneuna máquinapara hacer
hielo, asegúrese de dejar espacio adicional en la parte
posterior para la conexión de la línea de agua. El
refrigeradorpuede estaral rascon lapared posteriorsi
noinstala unamáquina parahacer hielo.
•Si se instala el refrigerador junto a una pared fija, deje
un espacio de 2 1/2" (6.35 cm) en cada lado
(dependiendodel modelo) parapermitir que laspuertas
seabran 90°.
NOTA: Noinstaleel refrigerador juntoa un horno,
radiadoru otra fuentede calor,ni en unárea dondela
temperaturabajará a menosde 55° F(13° C).
Para nivelar el refrigerador
!
PRECAUCIÓN
Paraevitardaños materiales, cuando muevael
refrigerador, protejalos pisos devinilo suave ode otro
tipocon cartones,alfombras o algúnotro material
protector. Compruebeque la pataestabilizadora está
levantadacuandomuevaelrefrigerador,lapata se
levantagirándola en direccióncontra-ria a ladelas
manecillasdel reloj.
Algunasinstalaciones pueden requerirque las puertasse
tenganqueinvertirparaquepuedan abrirse
completamente. Si es así, continúe con la sección “Para
invertirlaspuertas”antesde nivelar el refrigerador.
Sisu refrigerador requiereque se conectelamáquina de
hielo,continúe conla sección“Conexión parala líneade
suministrode agua parala máquinade hielo” enla página
6antesdenivelarel refrigerador.
1. Enchufeel cordón eléctrico.
2. Muevaelrefrigeradora la ubicación final.
3. Niveleelrefrigeradorconunniveladorcolocado
encimadel refrigerador yrealizandolos pasos
siguientes:
• Quite la parrilla inferior y la cubierta de la bisagra
inferiorsiel refrigerador tieneunapata
estabilizadora.
Instrucciones para la
instalación
PELIGRO
!
Forma apropiada de
desechar su refrigerador
IMPORTANTE: Losniños atrapados yasfixiados
enrefrigeradores noes cosadel pasado. Los
refrigeradoresquesearrumbanoabandonan,aun
cuando sea por “solo unos cuantos días”, continúan
siendoun peligro. Si desechaun refrigerador viejo,
sírvaseseguir las siguientesinstrucciones para ayudar
aprevenirunaccidente.
ANTESDETIRAR SU REFRIGERADOR O
CONGELADORVIEJO:
• Quítelelas puertas.
• Déjele las repisas puestas para que los niños no
puedanmetersefácilmente.
Servicio
Guardeunacopia de lafacturade venta para futura
referenciao encaso de quenecesite unservicio de
garantía.Si tiene algunapregunta o paralocalizar a un
técnicoautorizadode servicio, llameal1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782)dentrodelos EE.UU. o al319-622-
5511 fuera delos EE.UU.Un técnicoautorizado de
serviciodebeefectuar el servicio degarantía.Amana
tambiénrecomienda ponerse encontacto conun técnico
autorizadosi necesita serviciodespués de quecaduque
lagarantía.
Plan de servicio extendido
Asure™
Amanaofrece un serviciode protección alargoplazo
paraesta nueva estufa.El Plan deservicioextendido
Asure™está diseñado especialmenteparacomple-
mentar
laexcelente garantíade Amana.Este plancubre
piezas, mano de obra y gastos de transportación. Llame
al1-800-528-2682para solicitar más información.

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• Gire 3/8" (.4 mm) el tornillo de ajuste para subir o
bajarelgabinetedel refrigerador. La partedelantera
delrefrigerador debe estar¼" (6mm) ó ½burbuja
denivel másalta que la parte posterior.
• Asegúresede queel gabinetedel refrigeradoresté
niveladode lado alado ajustandolos tornillos de
ajuste izquierdo y derecho. Gire la pata
estabilizadora(en algunos modelos)ensentido de
lasmanecillas delreloj hasta quequede firme
sobre el piso.
• Gire la rosca estabilizadora en el sentido de las
manecillasde reloj hastaque estéfirmemente
apoyadocontra elpiso.
Tornillo de ajuste
del rodillo
Pata estabilizadora
(en algunos modelos)
4. Vuelva a colocar la parilla y la cubierta de la bisagra
inferiores.Busque la flechapintada en laparteinterior
delaparrilla para asegurarlacolocación apropiada.
•Primero coloque a presión la porción superior
en su lugar. Oprima la parte inferior de la parrilla
hastaque laporción inferior entrea presiónen su
lugar.
5. Continúecon Nivelacióndelrefrigerador parala
colocaciónfinaldelrefrigerador.
Para invertir las puertas
!
ADVERTENCIA
Desconectela corriente eléctricadelrefrigerador antes
dequitar las puertaspara evitar descargaseléctricas
quepuedencausar lesiones personalesgraveso la
muerte. Despuésde volver acolocar las puertas,
conecte la corriente eléctrica.
Herramientas necesarias
Espátula(con lahoja cubierta concinta adhesiva
masking)
Desarmadorhexagonalde tuercas de5/16"
Desarmadorhexagonalde tuercas de3/8"
Desarmadorhexagonalde tuercas de9/32"
DesarmadorPhillips
Desarmadorplano
Algunasinstalaciones pueden requerirque las puertasse
tenganqueinvertirparaquepuedan abrirse
completamente. Si es así, ejecute los pasos siguientes:
1. Quitee invierta lostiradoresdel refrigerador ydel
congeladorsiguiendo los pasosa continuación:
IMPORTANTE: Cuandose requieraeluso de un
destornilladorplano o deuna espátula paraquitarla
clavija, la hoja de la herramienta que se use deberá
estar cubierta con cinta de papel para evitar daños
al acabado del refrigerador. Para las clavijas que
tienencabeza tipodestornillador, se debeusar el
destornilladorapropiadoparaevitardañar las clavijas.
• Quite las tapas de los extremos superior (en algunos
modelos)e inferior delasa del refrigerador con un
destornillador plano con la hoja cubierta con cinta
masking. Quite dos tornillos de la parte superior y uno
de la base del asa.
Tapón
Tornillos
del
asa
o
Tapón
•Modelos con logotipos reversibles
automáticamente.
Extraiga el extremo de la tapa de la parte superior
deltirador del congeladorcon un desarmadorconla
hojacubierta con cintaadhesiva masking (veala
ilustración más abajo). Extraiga un tornillo superior
ydos inferioresde montaje.
•Tiradores con logotipos removibles
Extraiga las tapas de los tornillos de los tiradores
con un desarmador con la hoja cubierta con cinta
adhesiva masking. Quite los tornillos del tirador
paraextraerlo del congelador. Retirela cubiertadel
tiradordelcongelador levantándola por elextremo.
Doblehacia arriba laslengüetas colocadasdetrás
de la placa de la marca y retírela. Invierta la placa
y cubra el tiraor.
Tapón
Tornillos de montaje
Tiradores con
logotipos removibles

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2. Quite la cubierta de la bisagra superior, ésta es
colocada a presión y salta rápidamente. Quite la
bisagrasuperior y lalaminilla usando undesarmador
paratuercashexagonales.
3. Levantelapuerta del congeladorparasacarla de la
bisagracentral.
4. Levanteelcerrador de lapuertapara sacarlo del
pasadorde labisagra central. Quiteel pasadorde
la bisagra central. Extraiga el pasador de la bisagra
centralcon un desarmadorpara tuercas decabeza
hexagonalde 9/32".
5. Quitelapuerta del congeladorlevantándolade la
bisagrainferior.
6. Quite el soporte de la bisagra central y la laminilla
usandoundesarmador Phillips.
7. Quite la parrilla inferior y la cubierta de la bisagra
inferior. Ambas están colocadas a presión y saltan
rápidamente.
8. Quite la bisagra inferior y la laminilla usando un
desarmadordetuercashexagonales.
Tornilllos de 5/16"
(8 mm)
Bisagra superior
Tornillos phillips
Soporte de la
bisa
g
ra central
Pasador de la
bisa
g
ra central
Tuerca hexa
g
onal de
9/32"(7.2 mm)
Bisagra central
Tornillos 3/8"
(9 mm)
Bisagra inferior
Cerrador de la puerta
9. Inviertalas puertas siguiendolos pasos a
continuación:
• Reemplacela bisagra inferiory elespaciador en el
ladoopuestodel gabinete.
• Extraigalos tornillos inferioresdel larguero central
de la puerta. Coloque los tornillos inferiores en los
orificiosque quedaron alretirar el soportede la
bisagra. Gire el soporte de la bisagra central 180° e
instale el soporte de la bisagra central en el lado
opuesto del gabinete con los tornillos de la bisagra.
Vuelvaa usar lasarandelas del pasadorde la
bisagrade plástico.
• Coloquelapuertadel refrigerador en labisagra
inferior. Instaleel pasadorde la bisagracentral en
su soporte. Coloque el cierre de la puerta en el
pasadorde la bisagracentral.
• Extraigalos tapones inferioresde la partesuperior
delgabinetedelrefrigerador. Coloquede nuevo los
taponesen losorificios que quedaronal quitarla
bisagrasuperior. Retire lacubierta delorificio dela
bisagrade la puertadelcongelador. Colóquela en
ellado opuesto dela puerta delcongelador.
• Coloquelapuerta del congeladorenla bisagra
central y en el cierre de la puerta. Instale la
bisagrasuperior yel espaciador enel ladoopuesto
delgabinete con undesarmador para tuercasde
cabeza hexagonal. Encaje a presión la cubierta de
la bisagra en el lugar de la bisagra.
• Useuna moneda enla parte superiorpara dejar ¾"
(19 mm) de espacio entre la puerta y el gabinete.
Asegúresede queel ladodel tiradorde la puerta
esté 1/8" (3 mm) más alto que el lado de la bisagra
de la puerta antes de apretar los tornillos de la
bisagrasuperior.
3/4" (19 mm)
1/8" (3 mm)
10. Quite los tapones del lado contrario a las bisagras
delaspuertas del refrigeradorydel congelador
usando una espátula con la hoja cubierta con cinta
adhesivamasking.
Quite los
tapones
Instale los
tapones
aquí
11. Monte el asa del congelador en el lado opuesto de
lapuerta del refrigeradorusandolos tornillos de
montajeque quitó conanterioridad.Coloque el tapón
de la base en su lugar.