Amana Side-by-Side Refrigerator User manual

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Side-by-Side
Refrigerator
Owners Manual
Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this
manual stays with refrigerator.
English........................................................................ 2
Français ................................................................... 18
Sección de castellano............................................... 38

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Electrical Requirements
Recognize this symbol as
a safety precaution.
WARNING
To prevent electrical shock which can cause
severe person injury or death this refrigerator
must be properly grounded.
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.
WARNING
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 Owners 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, provide product information.
Product information is on the serial plate, located on
(upper left corner, ceiling) of Fresh Food section.
Record the following information:
Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:
S/N or Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer’s name and address:
Contents
Electrical Requirements.............................................. 2
Model Identification..................................................... 2
Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator .......................... 3
Installation Instructions ............................................... 3
Installation Checklist................................................... 6
Controls
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®Controls.................... 7
Setting Controls....................................................... 7
Fresh Food Features
Fresh Food Shelves ................................................ 7
Chiller Fresh™ System (Some models) .................. 7
Deli Fresh Drawer (Some models) .......................... 8
Garden Fresh™ Crispers (Some models) ...............8
Storage Rack (Some models) ................................. 8
Covered Storage Bucket (Some models) ............... 9
Dairy Center (Some models) ................................... 9
Temperature Controlled Fresh Food Door
(Some models)........................................................ 9
Door Buckets (Some models) ................................. 9
Door Shelves (Some models) ............................... 10
Deepfreeze®Features
Automatic Ice Maker (Some models) .................... 10
Deepfreeze®Rack (Some models)........................ 10
Stor-Mor®System (Some models)......................... 11
Door Dikes (Some models) ................................... 11
Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser (Some models)
Water Dispenser Operation ................................... 11
Ice Dispenser Operation........................................ 12
Dispenser Light (Some models) ............................ 12
Taste and Odor...................................................... 12
Care and Cleaning
General ................................................................. 13
Odor Removal ....................................................... 13
Adhesives.............................................................. 13
Door Gaskets ........................................................ 13
Condenser Coils.................................................... 13
Glass Shelves (Some models) .............................. 13
Light Bulbs ............................................................ 14
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................ 15
Before Calling For Service........................................ 15
Energy Tips .............................................................. 16
Vacation Tips ............................................................ 16
Asure™ Service Plan ............................................... 16
Warranty................................................................... 17

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Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.
Amana also has a network of independent authorized
technicians. Locate a Factory Service Center or
independent authorized Amana technician by calling 1-
800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an
authorized Amana technician. Amana also
recommends contacting an authorized Amana
technician if service is required after warranty expires.
Amana offers a complete line of appliances: cooktops,
dishwashers, dryers, freezers, microwave ovens,
ranges, wall ovens, and washers. Amana also
manufactures a complete selection of high efficiency
gas furnaces plus both central and room air
conditioners.
Enjoy this new Amana® refrigerator.
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 that 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.
1. Remove doors if necessary.
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.
a. Remove toe grille.
bDispenser Models
Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic
water tube union nut. Pull water tube away from
union nut and through tube clamp.
A
B
C
A. Plastic union nut
B. Water tube clamp screw
C. Water tube
c. Remove top hinge covers. (A following page)
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, green ground wire must
remain attached to hinge.

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d. Unplug top hinge wire connectors. Do not remove
green ground wire from hinge. Carefully lift and
remove top hinges. Do not disturb position of
hinge shims. (B)
AB
C
D
E
F
G
C. Hinge cover F. Wire connectors
D. Door hinge screws G. Wire connectors
E. Top hinge H. Green ground wire
e. Remove doors.
Caution
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator.
f. Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator.
Wrap refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread cart
strap around refrigerator and tighten. Do not
overtighten strap. Move refrigerator in front of final
location.
g. Rehang doors by reversing steps a–e. Use a penny
at top of doors to space doors 3/4" (18 mm) from
cabinet.
2. Connecting Water Supply
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply. After
connecting water supply, connect power.
Caution
To avoid property damage, observe the
following:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is
between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
• Tighten nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish
tightening nut with pliers and wrenches. Do not
overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary prior
to 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.
• A self-piercing or 3/16" saddle valve is not
recommended. Both reduce water flow, become
clogged with time and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted. The correct type of shut off valve requires
a 1/4" hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to
valve attachment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for property damage caused by improper
water connection.
Materials Required
1/4" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper
tubing must reach from water supply connection plus an
additional 8' (2 m) for service loop behind refrigerator.
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port.
Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve
inlet port. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling
on copper tubing.
A
BC
D
E
A. “P” clamp B. Copper tubing
C. Brass nut D. Brass sleeve
E. Water valve inlet connection

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2. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for
leaks. Correct any leaks.
3. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator
cabinet with a “P” clamp.
3. Plug in power cord.
4. Move refrigerator into final location.
5. Level refrigerator and align doors.
a. Remove toe grille.
b. Turn roller adjustment screw to raise or lower
refrigerator cabinet until refrigerator is stable.
Some models have both front and rear adjustable
rollers.
c. Models with Hinge Adjusting Cam
If tops of doors are not aligned after leveling,
loosen refrigerator door hinge screws 1/2turn. Turn
cam clockwise 1 increment at a time until doors are
aligned. Open and close doors. Tighten hinge
screws.
AB
C
D
A. Rear roller adjustment screw
B. Refrigerator door hinge screws
C. Hinge adjustment cam
D. Front roller adjustment screw
6. Review “Installation Checklist” in
Owners Manual with consumer.

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Notes
Consumer's Signature DateInstaller's Company Name/Phone Number
Installer's Signature
Installation Checklist
This checklist is for personal records only.
Consumer Installer Doors
Doors are aligned with each other. (After food has been added to refrigerator ,
consumer should check door alignment).
Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet.
Handles are solidly attached to doors.
Touchmatic™Electronic and Ice ‘N Water™Dispenser Models (Some models)
If doors were removed to install refrigerator, top hinge wire connectors are
reconnected.
Leveling
Refrigerator is stable.
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
Owners manual is reviewed including the following information:
• product registration card
• Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®controls
• Chiller Fresh™system
• Garden Fresh™crispers
• normal operating sounds

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Controls
This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal
household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C).
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®Controls
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®controls are located on
upper rear wall of Fresh Food section.
AB
A. Deepfreezecontrol B. Fresh food control
When Deepfreeze®control is set to off , 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. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest.
Setting Controls
Set controls with a household thermometer that includes
temperatures between -5° to 50°F (-21° to 10°C).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
Deepfreeze®section. Wait 5-8 hours. If Deepfreeze®
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 Fresh
Food section. Wait 5–8 hours. If Fresh Food temperature
is not 38° to 40°F (3° to 4°C), adjust control, 1 number at
a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.
Fresh Food Features
Caution
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before placing items on shelf.
Fresh Food Shelves
Models feature either glass or wire shelves. Shelves
adjust up or down 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.
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.
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.

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• Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering front. Use slots 8 through 11 only. Replace
drawer by sliding in. Confirm boot is over air inlet in
side wall.
Deli Fresh Drawer (Some models)
• 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. Replace drawer by sliding in.
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.
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 and garden fresh crispers by completing
the following steps.
1. Open crisper.
2. Remove shelf by gently pushing up from underneath.
Tilt one end up then pull out.
3. Remove crisper by lifting front while supporting
underneath then pulling out.
4. Replace crispers and shelf by reversing steps 1–3.
Storage Rack (Some models)
Storage rack provides convenient storage for items such
as a large bottle, eggs, etc.
Depending on location of shelf, hang rack using 1 of the
following methods. Rack cannot be installed next to
lower Fresh Food section light bulb.
• Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from
metal track then pulling out. Hang rack by inserting
tabs into slots on side of shelf. Replace shelf by
inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front.
• Slide rack along side of shelf until tabs are inserted
into slots.
A
A. Storage rack

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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.
A
B
C
A. Lid B. Egg tray
C. Storage bucket
Dairy Center (Some models)
Dairy center provides convenient storage for items such
as butter, cheese, etc.
Temperature Controlled
Fresh Food Door (Some models)
Temperature control allows adjustment of Fresh Food
door temperatures. Air inlet allows air from Deepfreeze®
section to pass to door shelves. Air inlet is located on
interior wall of Fresh Food door.
Door control is located on left front wall of Fresh Food
section. Control adjusts amount of air circulating around
Fresh Food door. Turn control to cold for normal Fresh
Food temperature and to colder for colder temperature.
A
B
A. Fresh food section B. Temperature control
Door Buckets (Some models)
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
A. Tabs

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Door Shelves (Some models)
• Remove slide-style door shelves by lifting both ends
up and pulling out.
• Replace slide-style door shelves by placing shelf on
glides and sliding down.
A
• Remove hook-style door shelves by lifting ends and
releasing hooks on bottom of shelf.
• Replace hook-style shelves by inserting hooks and
lowering bottom of shelf. Push down on ends.
Caution
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before replacing items on shelf.
Deepfreeze®Features
Automatic Ice Maker (Some models)
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
A
B
A. Off position B. On position
• 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
non-use.
• Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm. A
definite click is heard when proper position is
reached. Ice maker arm will remain in off position until
pushed down.
Caution
To avoid damage to ice maker, observe the following:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up.
• Do not place or store anything in ice
storage bucket.
Deepfreeze®Rack (Some models)
Deepfreeze®rack holds ice cube trays and provides
additionalstorage.
• Remove Deepfreeze®rack by lifting rack and pushing
front hooks in to release hooks from shelf. Pull front of
rack down. Push hooks in to release back hooks from
shelf. Slide rack off shelf.

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• Replace Deepfreeze®rack by pushing back hooks in
and placing hooks over shelf. Push front hooks in and
place hooks over shelf.
A
B
A. Freezer shelf B. Deepfreeze®rack
Stor-Mor®System (Some models)
Wire shelves and baskets slide out for easy access of
items in back and can be rearranged to meet individual
storage needs.
• Remove shelves and baskets by lifting and pulling out.
• Replace shelves and baskets by placing shelves and
baskets on side rails. Slide shelves and baskets right
and back until round knob is behind stop on rail.
A
B
A. Wire shelf B. Wire baskets
Door Dikes (Some models)
Door dikes snap out for easy removal of Deepfreeze®
shelves and baskets.
• Remove door dike by pulling out.
• Replace door dike by aligning dike with extrusions on
Deepfreeze®door. Push until dike snaps in place.
A
B
A. Door dike B. Door dike
Ice ‘N’ Water™
Dispenser (Some models)
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
followinginstructions:
• Do not operate dispenser with Deepfreeze®door
open.
• Do not put fingers, hands, or any foreign object into
dispenser opening.
• Do not use sharp objects to break ice.
Water Dispenser Operation
It takes approximately 1 minute after initially connecting
refrigerator to household water supply before water
dispenses. Discard first 10 to 14 containers of water after
initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply
and after extended periods of non-use.
• Dispense water by pressing sturdy wide mouthed
container against water dispenser bar.
• Stop water dispensing by releasing pressure on bar.
A small amount of water may continue to fall. Spill
shelf is not self-draining. Large spills should be wiped
dry.

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Ice Dispenser Operation
Caution
To avoid property damage, do not dispense ice
directly into thin glass, fine china, or delicate crystal.
• Select cubed or crushed mode by sliding lever on
dispenser panel. Dispense ice by pressing wide
mouthed container against ice dispenser bar.
Important
Reduce spraying of crushed ice by holding wide
mouthed container directly under ice chute and as
high as possible in dispenser area.
• Stop ice dispensing 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 is
designed to shut off after 3 to 5 minutes. Motor resets
after 3 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 shaped cubes to ice bucket.
Removing Ice Bucket
• Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling out.
• Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket locks in
place. Ice bucket must be locked in place for proper
ice dispensing. If Deepfreeze®door does not close,
bucket is not in proper location.
A
A. Night light switch
Dispenser Light (Some models)
A light is activated when dispensing ice or water. Some
models feature a night light.
• Deactivate night light by pushing switch, located
underneath dispenser and left of ice dispenser bar.
Taste and Odor
Observe the following to minimize taste and odor
difficulties:
• Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers or moisture
proof bags.
• Install water filter, R0185011, on water line.
• 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, 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.
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 compressor 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.
4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.
Glass Shelves (Some models)
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
attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.

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Light Bulbs
WARNING
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.
Upper Fresh Food Section
• Remove light bulb cover by pushing in on back
corners then sliding off screws. Replace bulb(s) with
40-watt appliance bulb(s).
• Replace light bulb cover by pushing in on back
corners then sliding on screws.
A
B
A. Light bulb cover B. Light bulbs
Lower Fresh Food Section (Some models)
• Remove light bulb cover by removing screw. Replace
bulb with 40-watt tubular bulb.
• Replace light bulb cover by placing cover over light
bulb. Insert and tighten screw.
AB
C
A. Light bulb B. Light bulb cover
C. Screw
Deepfreeze®Section
1. Remove ice bucket by lifting bucket and pulling out.
2. Remove light bulb cover by removing screw. Replace
bulb with 40-watt appliance bulb.
3. Replace light bulb cover by holding cover in place
over light bulb. Insert and tighten screw.
4. Replace ice bucket by sliding in until bucket locks in
place.
A
B
A. Light bulb cover B. Light bulb
Ice ‘N’ Water™Dispenser (Some models)
Light bulb is located between dispenser arms.
• Remove light bulb by unscrewing light bulb. Replace
light bulb with a 6-watt, 120-volt bulb.
• Replace light bulb by inserting and tightening bulb.
A
A. Light bulb

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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®control clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
2. Deepfreeze®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. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
6. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
7. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into
ice bucket.
Ice auger (Ice ‘N’ Water™Dispenser models) hums
as auger agitates ice during dispensing. Ice auger is
located in freezer door.
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. Water valve hook up is located in back,
bottom, left hand corner.
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 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 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.

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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 copper
tubing to connect household plumbing to
refrigerator. Do not use self-piercing valve.
Amana is not responsible for property damage
due to improper installation or water connection.
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° to
110°F (13° to 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.
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 up
to off position.
Complete the following steps for long vacations.
1. Empty Fresh Food and Deepfreeze®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 up to off
position.
Asure™Service Plan
Amana is pleased to offer long-term service protection
on this new refrigerator. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is
specially designed to supplement Amana's strong
warranty. Asure™provides budget-protecting coverage
on refrigerator that includes parts, labor and travel
charges. A participating Amana dealer has details, or
call Asure™ department at 1/800-528-2682.

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Full One Year Warranty
Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed System Components and Food Compartment Liner
First Year
Amana will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials.
Second through Fifth Year
Amana will replace, free of charge, any sealed system component (compressor, condenser, evaporator 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.
• 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 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.
Warranty

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!
Ce symbole indique une
mesure de sécurité
!
MISE EN GARDE
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution pouvant
causer des blessures ou entaîner la mort, Le
réfrigérateur doit être mis à la terre.
Instructions de mise à la terre - Ce éfrigérateur est
muni d’une fiche à 3 broches pour prévenir le risque
d’électrocution. Si une prise de courant à deux
broches est présente, contacter un électricien qualifié
et faire remplacer la prise de courant à deux
broches par une prise de courant à trois broches
correctement mise à la terre conformément aux
normes du Code national de l’électricité.
Le réfrigérateur est conçu pour fonctionner sur une
ligne de 60 Hz, 15 ampères, 103 à 126 volts.
Ne jamais couper ou enlever la broche ronde de
mise à la terre de la fiche. Le réfrigérateur doit
être mis à la terre en tout temps. Ne jamais
enlever l’étiquette d’avertissement du cordon
d’alimentation.
!
MISE EN GARDE
Ne jamais utiliser d’adaptateur à deux broches. Ne
jamais utiliser de rallonge.
Normes électriques
Table des matières
Normes électriques .................................................. 18
Identification du modèle............................................ 19
Mise au rebut du réfrigérateur .................................. 19
Instructionsd’installation........................................... 20
Liste de contrôle d’installation................................... 23
Commandes
Commandes Deepfreeze®et Fresh Food.............. 24
Réglage des commandes...................................... 24
Caractéristiques Fresh Food
Clayettes Fresh Food ............................................ 24
Système Chiller FreshTM (sur certains modèles) .... 25
Tiroir à Charcuterie (Certains modèles)................. 25
Bacs à légumes Garden FreshTM ........................... 25
Rayon de rangement (certains modèles)............... 26
Compartiment de rangement couvert .................... 26
(certains modèles)................................................. 26
Casier laitier (certains modèles) ............................ 26
Température contrôlée Fresh Food porte
(certains modèles)................................................. 26
Compartiments de porte........................................ 27
Clayettes de porte ................................................. 27
CaractéristiquesDeepfreeze®
Appareil à glaçons automatique ............................ 28
(certains modèles)................................................. 28
Rayon Deepfreeze®(certains modèles)................. 28
Système Stor-Mor®................................................ 28
Dispositifs de retenue des portes .......................... 29
(certains modèles)................................................. 29
Distributeur Ice ‘N’ WaterTM (certains modèles) ..... 29
Fonctionnement du distributeur d’eau ................ 29
Fonctionnement du distributeur de glaçons........ 29
Retrait du bac à glace ........................................ 30
Éclairage du distributeur (certains modèles) ...... 30
Goût et odeur de l’eau........................................ 30
Entretien et nettoyage
Général ................................................................. 31
Suppression des odeurs........................................ 31
Adhésifs ................................................................ 31
Joints de porte....................................................... 31
Bobines de condensateur...................................... 31
Clayettes en verre ................................................. 31
Ampoules électriques ............................................ 32
Bruits de fonctionnement normaux ........................... 34
Avant d’appeler le technicien .................................... 35
Conseils pour économiser l’énergie.......................... 36
Conseils pour les vacances ...................................... 36
Programme d’entretien AsureTM ................................ 36
Garantie (modèles non électroniques)...................... 37

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Identification du modèle
Merci d’avoir fait l’achat d’un réfrigérateur Amana®.
Veuillez lire attentivement le manuel du propriétaire. Ce
manuel renferme des renseignements sur l’entretien de
l’appareil. Pout toute question, appeler le service à la
clientèle au 1-800-843-0304 aux États-Unis et le
1-319-622-5511 à l’extérieur des États-Unis.
Remplir la carte d’enregistrement et la renvoyer
promptement. Si aucune carte d’enregistrement n’est
fournie, appeler le service à la clientèle.
Lorsque vous communiquez avec Amana, veuillez
fournir les renseignements concernant l’appareil. Ces
renseignements apparaissent sur la plaque du numéro
de série située dans le coin supérieur gauche, plafond
du compartiment Fresh Food. Veuillez noter les
renseignements suivants :
Numéro de modèle :
Numéro de fabrication :
Numéro de série :
Date d’achat :
Nom et adresse du marchand :
Veuillez conserver une copie de la facture pour
référence future.
Amana possède également un réseau de techniciens
indépendants agréés. Appeler le 1-800-628-5782 aux
États-Unis ou le 1-319-622-5511 à l’extérieur des États-
Unis pour connaître le centre de service agréé ou
technicien indépendant agréé par Amana le plus près de
chez vous. Les réparations sous garantie doivent être
effectuées par un technicien agréé par Amana. Amana
recommande également de contacter un technicien
agréé par elle-même si l’appareil nécessite une
réparation suite à l’expiration de la garantie.
Amana offre une gamme complète d’appareils
ménagers: surfaces de cuisson, lave-vaisselle,
sécheuses, congélateurs, four à micro-ondes,
cuisinières, fours encastrés et laveuses. Amana fabrique
également une vaste sélection de fourneaux à gaz et
d’appareils de climatisation centrale et individuelle.
Nous espérons que vous apprécierez ce nouveau
réfrigérateur Amana®.
Mise au rebut du
réfrigérateur
IMPORTANT : Les enfants qui se trouvent enfermés
dans un réfrigérateur et y meurent d’asphyxie ne sont
pas un problème du passé. Les réfrigérateurs mis au
rebut ou abandonnés sont encore dangereux, même s’ils
ne sont là que « pour quelques jours ». Lors de la mise
au rebut d’un réfrigérateur, veiller à suivre les indications
ci-dessous pour éviter les
accidents.
AVANT DE JETER VOTRE VIEUX
RÉFRIGÉRATEUR OU CONGÉLATEUR:
• Enlever les portes.
• Laisser les étagères en place de façon à ce que
les enfants aient des difficultés à se glisser à
l’intérieur.

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Instructions d’installation
Une installation adéquate assurera le fonctionnement
efficace de ce réfrigérateur. Amana®ne peut être tenue
responsable en cas d’installation inadéquate.
1. Enlever les portes si nécessaire.
!
MISE EN GARDE
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution pouvant causer
des blessures graves, voire mortelles, toujours
débrancher le réfrigérateur avant d’enlever les portes.
Aprés avoir replacé les portes, brancher l’appareil.
a. Enlever la grille.
b. Modèles avec distributeur
Désserrer la vis de serrage du tuyay d’eau.
Desserer l’écrou de raccord du tuyau d’eau en
plastique. Tirer le tuyau d’eau hors de l’écrou de
raccord et à travers le bride de fization du tuyau.
A
B
C
A. Écrou de raccord du tuyau d’eau en plastique
B. Vis de serrage du tuyau d’eau
C. Tuyau d’eau
c. Retirer les couvercles des charnières supérieures.
!
MISE EN GARDE
Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution pouvant causer
des blessures graves, voire mortelles, le fil de mise à
la terre vert doit rester fixé à la charnière.
d. Modèles avec distributeur
Débrancher les serre-fils de la charnière
supérieure. Soulevez et retirez avec précaution les
charnières supérieures. Ne modifiez pas la position
de leur cale.
AB
C
D
E
F
G
C. Couvercle des charnières
D. Vis des charnières de porte
E. Charnière supérieure
F. Serre-fils
G. Fil de mise à la terre vert
f. Enlever les portes.
!
Attention
Pour éviter tous dégâts matériels, recouvrir les tuiles
de vinyle ou autre type de plancher avec du carton,
des tapis ou autre matériel de protection avant de
déplacer le réfrigérateur.
g. Glisser le chariot servant à transporter l’appareil
sous le côté du réfrigérateur. Recouvrir le
réfrigérateur avec un coussin ou une couverture.
Enfiler la courroie du chariot autour du réfrigérateur
et serrer. Ne pas trop serrer la courroie. Déplacer
le réfrigérateur devant l’endroit désiré.
h. Replacer les portes en procédant à l’inverse des
étapes a-f. Utiliser une pièce d’un sou sur le
dessus des portes pour créer un espace de 3/4po
(18 mm) entre la porte et l’appareil.