Whirlpool AMANA User manual

W11668541 Rev A
TECHNICAL MANUAL

Top Mount Refrigerator

ii n
FOREWORD
W11668541 Rev A






GOALS AND OBJECTIVES



• 
• 
• 




 niii
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................... 
SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................ 
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 
PRODUCT FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 
MODEL NUMBER NOMENCLATURE ................................................................................................... 
MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER LABEL LOCATION............................................................. 
TECH SHEET LOCATION..................................................................................................................... 
SECTION 4: COMPONENT ACCESS .............................................................................. 
 ............................................................................................... 
FREEZER COMPARTMENT................................................................................................................... 
MACHINE COMPARTMENT................................................................................................................. 

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Notes

GENERAL INFORMATION
 n11
Section 1:
General Information


■
■
■
• 
■
■
■


12 n
Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
similar applications such as:
Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans
with a ammable propellant in this appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and
Plug into a grounded 3-prong outlet.
Do not remove the ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
Connect only to the potable water supply.
Use non-ammable cleaner.
Keep ammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, well
away from the refrigerator.
Use two or more people to move and install the refrigerator.
Disconnect the power before installing the ice maker (on ice
maker kit-ready models only).
Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury to persons when using the refrigerator,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working
environments;
- Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- Bed and breakfast type environments;
- Catering and similar non-retail applications.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING


 n13
Product Specifications
Amana®
AHAM Volumes And Shelf Area
 
 
 
Dimensions
 28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Details
 
Exterior
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 
Controls
 
 
 
Ice Maker
 
 
Dispenser
 


14 n
Refrigerator Compartment
 3
 

 
 
 


 
 
Freezer Compartment
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 


 n15
Product Specifications

AHAM Volumes And Shelf Area
 
 
 
Dimensions
 28
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Details
 
Exterior
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 2
 
 
Controls
 
 
 
Ice Maker
 
 


16 n
Dispenser
 
Refrigerator Compartment
 
 



 
 
 3
 
 
Freezer Compartment
 
 
 1
 
 
 

 
 

 
 


 n17
Product Features
Using the Controls
IMPORTANT:






Temperature Control (Thermostat Controlled Units)
for Amana® Models





NOTE:




IMPORTANT:
n


NOTE:


n

Temperature Control (Electronic Controlled Units) for
Whirlpool® Models



IMPORTANT:
n



n


NOTE:


n


Adjusting The Temperature Control



n








 Adjustment:
 
 




 



(Electronic Controlled Units) for
Whirlpool® Models
n



NOTE:

Airflow Control






Mid-setting “3”
Recommended Settings
Recommended Settings


18 n
Adjusting the Airflow Control


n
n
IMPORTANT:


 Adjustment:
 
 

 




Amana®Top Mount Refrigerator
MODEL NUMBER
INTERNATIONAL SALES OR
MARKETING CHANNEL
A R T X    P B
Brand
A = Amana®
Platform
R = Freestanding Refrigeration
Configuration
T = Top Mount


Series


Series Step-Up


existing lineup
Width

Year

Color
B = Black
W = White


 n1

Whirlpool®Top Mount Refrigerator
MODEL NUMBER
INTERNATIONAL SALES OR
MARKETING CHANNEL
W R T X    P M
Brand
W = Whirlpool®
Platform
R = Freestanding Refrigeration
Configuration
T = Top Mount


Series

Series Step-Up


existing lineup


more highly featured
Width

Year

Color
M = Monochromatic Stainless
B = Black
W = White

GENERAL INFORMATION
110 n

Tech Sheet Location
Model Number and
Serial Number Label Loca�on


Tech Sheet
Loca�on
Tech Sheet


COMPONENT ACCESS
 n41
Section 4:
Component Access



■
• 
• 
• 
■
• 
• 
• 
• 
■
• 
• 


42 n
Refrigerator Compartment (RC)
Electronic User Interface


User Interface Housing
1. 
 
 

Electronic Control Board
1. 
 

 


1. 
 
 


WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.


 n43
Thermistor
1. 

 
Thermostat Controlled Units


Thermostat Housing
1. 
 

 
4. 

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.


44 n
Thermostat
1. 
 
 
4. 
Electronic Board
1. 
 

 

1. 
 
 


 n45
RC Door Switch
1. 

 

NOTE:

Freezer Compartment
Evaporator Cover
1. 
 

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Explosion Hazard
Risk of fire or explosion. Flammable refrigerant used.
Do not use mechanical devices to defrost refrigerator.
Do not puncture refrigerant tubing.
WARNING


46 n
 

4. 
 
6. 
 
Defrost Heater
1. 
 

 

4. 

 
