Amana Side-by-Side Refrigerator User manual

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International
Side-by-Side
Refrigerator
Use and Care
Manual
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International Side-by-Side Refrigerator Use and Care Manual
Contents
Electrical Requirements 2
Model Identification 2
Features 3
SettingControls
FreshFoodandDeepfreeze®*6
TouchmaticElectronic 6
Automatic Ice Maker 8
Ice 'N WaterDispenser 9
Care and Cleaning 10
Vacation Tips 11
Normal Operating Sounds 11
Before Calling For Service 11
*Fresh Food refers to refrigerator.
Deepfreeze®refers to freezer.
Electrical Requirements
Refrigerator must be earthed and connected to a separate 230 volt, 50 hz., 10A circuit.
Model Identification
Locate product information on the nameplate, found in upper left corner of Fresh Food section. Record the
following information:
Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:
Serial or S/N Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s name and address:
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.

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Features
Fresh Food Section (Refrigerator)
1. Temp-AssureThermostaticControl
2. SpillsaverShelves
3. SlideOutShelves
4. ChillerFreshSystem
5. GardenFreshDrawers
6. Utility Rack
7. CoveredUtilityBucket
8. DairyCenter
9. SnackChiller
10. BeverageChiller
11. Door Buckets
12. AdjustableDivider
Deepfreeze®Section (Freezer)
13. Deepfreeze®Shelf
14. AutomaticIceMaker
15. Stor-MorSystem
16. DoorDike
17. DoorShelves
18. TallPackageRetainer
19. Ice 'N WaterDispenser
Features vary from model to model.
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SpillsaverShelves
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, handle tempered glass shelves
carefully.Shelvesmaybreaksuddenlyif
nicked, scratched or exposed to sudden
temperaturechange.
1. Removeshelvesbyliftingfrontandreleasing
hooks from metal track.
2. Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal
track and lowering front.
Chiller Fresh System
Locate control on front trim to adjust amount of air
circulatingbetweendrawerandsleeve.
Garden Fresh Crispers
Locate control on front trim to adjust to either high or
low settings.
1. Remove drawers by lifting and pulling out.
Refer to "SpillsaverShelves" for instructions
on removing and replacing shelf.
2. Replace drawers by sliding in.
Dairy Center
1. Remove door by opening door, pushing in
slightly near hinges and pulling out.
2. Remove shelf by lifting and pulling out.
3. Replace door and shelf by reversing steps 1-2.
Snack Chiller
1. Remove door by opening door, pushing in
slightly near hinges and pulling out.
2. Remove bucket by removing Beverage Chiller
door then lifting bucket.
3. Replace door and bucket by reversing steps 1-2.
1. Removedrawerandsleevebyliftingandpulling
out. Refer to "SpillsaverShelves" for
instructions on removing and replacing shelf.
Use eighth through eleventh slots.
2. Replace sleeve then drawer by sliding in.
Confirm boot is over air inlet in side wall.

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Beverage Chiller
Locate control dial on left front wall of Fresh Food
section to adjust amount of air.
Stor-MorSystem
1. Removeshelvesandbasketsbyliftingand
pullingout.
2. Replaceshelvesandbasketsbyreversing
step 1.
Door Dike
1. Remove door dike by pulling forward and
snapping out.
2. Replace door dike by aligning clips with holes on
Deepfreeze®door. Push until dike locks in place.
1. Remove beverage chiller door by removing
lower door buckets. Slide chiller door down and
out through bottom of door track.
2. Replace beverage chiller door by reversing
step 1. Retention glides must remain in place to
installdoor.
Door Buckets
1. Removedoorbucketsbypushingtabstoward
centerandpullingout.
2. Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock
intoplace.
Door Shelves
1. Remove slide-style door shelves by lifting
and pulling out.
2. Replace slide-style door shelves by reversing
step 1.
1. Remove hook-style door shelves by tapping up
each end. Lift bottom of shelf release hooks.
2. Replace hook-style shelves by inserting hooks
and lowering bottom of shelf. Tap down on
ends.

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Setting Controls
This refrigerator operates most efficiently in normal
household temperatures of 12°to 43°C.
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®Controls
(nonelectronicmodels)
LocateFreshFoodandDeepfreeze®controlsonupper
rearwallofFreshFoodsection. WhenDeepfreeze®
control is set to off, neither Fresh Food nor Deepfreeze®
sections will cool. Initially, set both controls to 4. Wait
24hours forFresh Foodand Deepfreeze®sectionsto
reachdesired temperatures. After24 hours,adjust
controls as desired. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is
coldest.
TouchmaticElectronic Controls
(electronic models)
Confirmpowerswitchisonbeforeprogramming.
Remove toe grille and locate black box in center of
cabinet. Power switch is on right side of box.
Set temperatures precisely using a household
thermometerthatincludestemperaturesbetween
-20.5°to10°C.
Putthermometersnuglybetweenfrozenpackagesin
Deepfreeze®section. Wait5-8hours. IfDeepfreeze®
temperatureis not-18°to -17°C,adjust control, one
numberatatime. Checkagain after 5-8 hours.
Putthermometer in a glass ofwater in middle of Fresh
Food section. Wait 5-8 hours. If Fresh Food
temperature is not 3° to 4°C, adjust control, one
numberatatime. Checkagain after 5-8 hours.

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DeepfreezeTemp
Vacation
MaxCool
FastFreeze
AlarmOff
DisplayOff
Colder
FreshFoodTemp
Warmer
Locate Touchmaticelectronic control panel on
refrigerator between handles. Press * pad to activate
controlpanel. All otherpads,except forAlarm Off pad,
remaininactiveuntil *pad ispressed. Onceactivated,
padsremainprogrammableforatleast10minutes.
FreshFood and Deepfreeze®controlsarepreset at5.
Wait24hoursforFreshFoodandDeepfreeze®sections
toreachdesiredtemperatures. After 24 hours, adjust
controls as desired. 1 is warmest setting and 9 is
coldest. Refer to instructions on page 6 to set
temperaturesprecisely.
AdjustFreshFoodorDeepfreeze®temperaturesby
pressing* pad then FreshFood Temp pador
Deepfreeze®Temppad. PressWarmerpadorColder
padto adjust temperaturesetting one levelat a time.
HoldingdownWarmerpadorColder padadjusts
temperaturemorethanonelevelatatime.
Vacation Mode
Vacation mode defrosts refrigerator less often during
extended non-use periods. Activate vacation mode by
pressing * pad then Vacation pad. Indicator light will
glow. Repeat above to deactivate vacation mode.
OpeningFreshFoodorDeepfreeze®doorwillalso
deactivate vacation mode.
Max Cool Mode
Max cool mode adjusts Fresh Food temperature to
coldestsetting. After10hours, Fresh Food temperature
automaticallyreturnstoprevioussetting. Activatemax
cool mode by pressing * pad then Max Cool pad.
Indicatorlightwillglow. Repeatabovetodeactivatemax
coolmodebeforeautomaticreset.
Fast Freeze Mode
FastfreezemodeadjustsDeepfreeze®temperatureto
coldestsetting. After 24hours,Deepfreeze®
temperatureautomaticallyreturnstoprevioussetting.
Activatefastfreezemodeby pressing * pad then Fast
Frzpad. Indicator lightwillglow. Repeat aboveto
deactivatefastfreezemodebeforeautomaticreset.
EntryTone
Entry tone indicates a pad was pressed and command
was read and accepted. Deactivate entry tone by
pressing and holding * pad for three to five seconds.
Three short beeps indicate instructions were accepted.
Repeat above to activate entry tone.

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Door Open Alarm
Door open alarm sounds and glowing indicator light
blinks if either door is open for three minutes.
DeactivatedooropenalarmbypressingAlarmOffpador
byclosing either door. Activatedoor open alarmby
pressing*padthenholdingAlarmOffpadfor threeto
five seconds. Three short beeps will sound. Repeat
above to deactivate door open alarm indefinitely.
High Temperature Alarm
High temperature alarm sounds and indicator light
glowsifFreshFoodorDeepfreeze®temperatureishigh
fortwo hours. A blinking light signals affected
compartment. Deactivatehightemperaturealarmby
pressingAlarmOffpad. Alarmdiscontinueswhen
propertemperatureis reached.
ThermistorAlarm
Thermistoralarmsoundsandindicatorlightsscrollif
FreshFoodorDeepfreeze®thermistorisnotoperating
properly. DeactivatedisplaybypressingAlarmOffpad.
Ifthermistoralarmsounds,contactanauthorized
servicerimmediately. IfAlarmOffpadispressed,
thermistor control retests to confirm situation has been
corrected. Alarm sounds again if thermistor is still not
operating properly.
DisplayLights
Deactivate temperature display lights by pressing * pad
thenpressingDisplayOffpad. Activatetemperature
display lights by pressing any of top five pads.
Clean Condenser Coil Light
Clean condenser coil light glows once every three
months as a reminder to clean condenser coil. Light
automatically cancels in 72 hours. Deactivate clean
condensercoil lightbefore automaticresetby pressing
AlarmOffpad.
Automatic Ice Maker
RefrigeratorhasanelectricalconnectioninDeepfreeze®
sectionfor ice maker installation. Ice maker, model
IC54, andwaterfilter,part#R0183114,canbe
purchasedseparately.
1. Confirm ice storage bucket is in place and ice
maker arm is down.
2. After Deepfreeze®sectionreachesnormal
temperature, ice maker fills with water and
begins operating. Allow 24-48 hours after
installation before first harvest of ice. Ice maker
produces seven to nine harvests of ice in a
24-hour period under ideal conditions.
3. 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.
Important
Discard first three harvests of ice so any impurities are
not consumed.
4. Stop ice maker by lifting ice maker arm. A
definite click will be heard when proper position
is reached. Ice maker arm will remain in that
position.
Important
Do not force ice maker arm down or up past stop
position.

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Ice 'N WaterDispenser
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, observe following instructions:
1. Donotoperate dispenserwith
Deepfreeze®dooropen.
2. Do not put fingers, hands, or any
foreign object into dispenser opening.
3. Do not use sharp objects to break
ice.
Water Dispenser Operation
1. Dispense water by pressing container against
water dispenser bar.
2. Shut off water by releasing pressure on bar.
Slight dripping may occur. Spill shelf is not self-
draining. Large spills should be wiped dry
immediately.
Ice Dispenser Operation
1. Select cubed or crushed mode (some models) by
sliding lever on dispenser panel. Dispense ice
by pressing wide mouthed container against ice
dispenserbar. Hold container close to chute to
minimize spraying ice.
Caution
To avoid property damage, do not
dispense ice directly into thinglass, fine
china or delicate crystal.
2. Shut off ice by releasing pressure on bar
before container is full. Some ice will continue
to fall. Do not remove container until last of
ice falls.
If dispensing ice continuously, dispenser motor shuts
off after approximately two minutes. Motor resets after
three minutes and dispensing can continue.
A slight delay occurs when switching between cubed
and crushed modes. Pieces of crushed ice will vary in
size and shape. “Snow” may form on door and ice
chute when repeatedly dispensing crushed ice. Allow
“snow” to evaporate or wipe dry.
Dispenser operates only with cubes of proper size and
crescent shape. Do not add purchased ice cubes or
other cubes.
Dispenser Light
A light is activated when dispensing ice or water.
Somemodelsfeatureanightlight. Deactivatenightlight
bypushingswitch,locatedunderneathdispenserfacade
andleftof icedispenserbar.
Water Taste and Odor
Observe the following to minimize taste and odor
difficulties:
1. Throwawayfirst 10 to14regular glasses of water
afterinitiallyconnectingrefrigeratortohousehold
watersupply.
2. Flushwatersystemandreservoirasaboveafter
extended periods of non-use.
3. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers or
moisture proof bags.
4. Install water filter, part #R0183114 on water line.
5. Contact local water treatment company for
specialized help if difficulties persist.

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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, reconnect power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property
damage, read and follow all cleaning
product manufacturer's directions.
General
1. Wash surfaces with four tablespoons baking
soda diluted in one quart warm water as needed.
Rinse and dry surfaces thoroughly.
2. Do not use the following items:
•abrasive cleaners such as ammonia, chlorine
bleach, etc.
•solvents
•metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.
Glass Shelves
Caution
Toavoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage,
handletemperedglassshelvescarefully.
Shelvesmaybreaksuddenlyifnicked,
scratched or exposed to sudden
temperaturechange.
Remove glass shelf and place on a towel. Allow shelf to
adjusttoroomtemperaturebeforecleaning.
Light Bulbs
WARNING
Toavoid electricalshock whichcan cause
severepersonalinjuryordeath,disconnect
powertorefrigeratorbeforereplacinglight
bulb. Afterreplacinglightbulb,reconnect
power.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
observethe following:
1. Allow bulb to cool.
2. Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
Removelightbulbcover. Replacelightbulbwithsame
size and type of appliance bulb.
Door Gaskets
1. Cleandoorgasketseverythreemonthsor
accordingto"General"cleaninginstructions.
2. Rinse and dry gaskets thoroughly.
3. Applya light filmof petroleumjelly tokeepdoor
gasketspliable.
Condenser Coil
Clean condenser coil every three months.
Accumulated dust and lint may cause the following:
•reduced cooling performance
•increased energy usage
•premature part failure
1. Removetoegrillebypullingforward.
2. Cleancoilwitha vacuumcleanerhosenozzle.
3. Install toegrilleby positioning top and snapping in
bottom. Top is indicated on back of toe grille.
4. Pullrefrigeratorawayfromwall. Runavacuum
brushacross condenser fan outlet grille onbackof
refrigerator.