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Special Edition ® 84 " Integrated Side - by - Side Refrigerator Owner's Guide
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Contents Electrical Requirements Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Recognize this symbol as Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Model Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 a safety precaution . Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Posi - Temp TM System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Showroom Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 WARNING Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Touchmatic TM Electronic Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electrical Grounding Instructions - - This refrigerator is Setting Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 equipped with a three - prong ( grounding ) plug for Refrigerator Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 protection against possible shock hazards . If a two - Water Filtration System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 prong wall receptacle is encountered , contact a Spillsaver TM Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Chill Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 qualified electrician and have the two - prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three - Humidity Controlled Crispers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Chef's Pantry TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Electrical Code . Covered Storage Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Dairy Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 Wine Trivet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 to 126 volt , 15 amp . , 60 cycle line . Door Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the Adjustable Dividers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 round grounding prong from the plug . Refrigerator must Freezer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 be grounded at all times . Do not remove warning tag Automatic Ice Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 from power cord . Ice ' N ' Water TM Dispenser ( Some models ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Do not use a two - prong adapter . Do not use an Water Dispenser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 extension cord . Ice Dispenser Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Removing Ice Bucket ( Ice n ' Water units only ) . . . . . . . 9 Model Identification Dispenser Light ( Dispenser units only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Water Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Thank you for purchasing this refrigerator . Please read Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 this Owner's Manual thoroughly . This manual provides General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 proper maintenance information . Any questions , call the Odor Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Consumer Affairs Department at 1 - 800 - 843 - 0304 inside Adhesives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 U . S . A . and 1 - 319 - 622 - 5511 outside U . S . A . Door Gaskets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Complete registration card and promptly return . If Glass Shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 registration card is missing , call the Consumer Affairs Door Stop Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Department . Light Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Drain Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 When contacting Amana Appliances , provide product Energy Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . information . Product information is on the serial plate , Vacation Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 located on the lower right side of refrigerator cabinet Normal Operating Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hidden by Chef's Pantry . Record the following information : Before Calling For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Model Number : . Factory Service Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Manufacturing Number : S / N or Serial Number : Date of purchase : Dealer's name and address : Keep these instructions for future reference . Be sure this manual stays with refrigerator .
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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 4 DANGER locate an authorized servicer , call 1 - 800 - NAT - LSVC ( 1 - 800 - 628 - 5782 ) inside U . S . A . 319 - 622 - 5511 outside Proper Disposal of Your U . S . A . Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer . Amana Appliances , also recommends Refrigerator contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires . IMPORTANT : Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past . Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous - - Asure ' " Extended Service even if they will sit for " just a few days . " If you Plan discard an old refrigerator , please follow the instructions below to help prevent accidents . Amana Appliances offers long - term service protection for this new refrigerator . Asure TM Extended Service Plan is BEFORE YOU THROW AWAY YOUR OLD specially designed to supplement Amana Appliances strong warranty . This plan covers parts , labor , and travel REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER : charges . Call 1 - 800 - 528 - 2682 for information . • Take offthe doors . • Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside . \ \ \
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Model Diagram 1 . Touchmatic TM Electronic Control 2 . Dairy Center 3 . 3 piece storage bucket 4 . Adjustable door shelves Models without ice and water dispenser 5 . Adjustable divider 6 . Chef's Pantry TM 7 . Humidity controlled crispers 8 . Ice storage bucket ( non dispensing units only ) 9 . Freezer non - adjusting interior shelves 10 . Deli Center 11 . Spillsaver TM shelves 12 . Wine Trivet 13 . Adjustable freezer shelves 14 . Removable freezer door buckets 15 . Glide - out freezer baskets 16 . Ice dispensing / storage bucket ( dispensing units only ) 17 . Lights Models with ice and water dispenser 7 6 10 4 13 15
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Controls Touchmatic TM Electronic Controls This refrigerator operates most efficiently in normal TouchmatiC electronic controls are located behind the household temperatures of 65 ° to 90 ° F ( 18 ° to 32 ° C ) . refrigerator door above the refrigerator section . Press Display On pad to activate control panel . All pads except Posi - Temp TM System Alarm Offpad remain inactive until Display On pad is Posi - Temp Trys ' ystem automatically maintains selected pressed . Once activated , pads remain programmable for temperatures in both refrigerator and freezer sections . at least 10 minutes . Refrigerator thermistor controls fresh food fan operation while a separate freezer thermistor controls compressor Entry Tone and freezer fan operation . These thermistors allow foods Entry tone indicates a pad was pressed and command to cool or freeze quickly and provide even temperatures was read and accepted . throughout refrigerator and freezer sections . • Deactivate entry tone by pressing and holding Display on pad for 3 to 5 seconds . Three short beeps indicate Showroom Switch instructions were accepted . Showroom switch allows electronic controls and interior • Activate entry tone by pressing and holding Display lights to function independently of refrigeration system . On pad for 3 to 5 seconds . Showroom switch is located behind air grille to right of control panel . Refrigerator is shipped with showroom Refrigerator and freezer controls are preset at 5 . Wait 24 switch in unit offposition . hours after connecting power for refrigerator and freezer sections to reach desired temperatures . After 24 hours , Power Switch adjust controls as desired . 1 is warmest setting and 9 is Use power switch to disconnect power without coldest . Refer to " Setting Controls " section to set controls unplugging refrigerator . Power switch is located behind air precisely . grille on top right side . Refrigerator is shipped with power • Adjust refrigerator or freezer temperature by pressing switch in on position . Display On pad then Ref Temp pad or Freezer Temp Showroom pad . Press Warmerpad or Colderpad to adjust temperature setting 1 level at a time . Holding down switch _ Warmerpad or Colderpad adjusts temperature more than 1 level at a time . Max Refrigerator Mode Max refrigerator mode adjusts refrigerator temperature to Central air coldest setting . After 10 hours , refrigerator temperature grill automatically returns to previous setting . • Activate max refrigerator mode by pressing Display Power On pad then Max Refpad . Indicator light will glow . • Deactivate max refrigerator mode before automatic reset by pressing Display On pad then Max Refpad . Switch may be accessed by removing center grille louver . Max Freezer Mode Max freezer mode adjusts freezer temperature to coldest setting . After 24 hours , freezer temperature automatically returns to previous setting . • Activate max freezer mode by pressing Display On pad then MaxFrzpad . Indicator light will glow . • Deactivate max freezer mode before automatic reset by pressing Display On pad then Max Frz pad .
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Refrigerator Features Door Open Alarm Water Filtration System Door open alarm sounds and indicator light blinks if either The Amana ® Clean ' n Clear Trwy'ater filtration system door is open for more than 3 minutes . provides water treatment with a revolutionary 2 - stage design . Refer to Clean ' n Clear TM water filtration Deactivate door open alarm by pressing Alarm Off system installation and operating instructions . pad or by closing either door . Activate door open alarm by pressing Display On pad Spillsaver TM Shelves then holding Alarm Off pad for 3 to 5 seconds . Three short beeps indicate instructions were accepted . CAUTION High Temperature Alarm High temperature alarm sounds and indicator light glows if To avoid personal injury and property damage , confirm refrigerator or freezer temperature is high for 2 hours . A shelf is secure before placing items on shelf . blinking light signals affected compartment . Alarm ends Spillsaver TM shelves are constructed of polypropylene when proper temperature is reached . molded around the glass and metal rail . Therefore , • Deactivate high temperature alarm by pressing Alarm Spillsaver T ' _ s'helves are completely encapsulated and Offpad . liquids cannot seep under the glass . This localizes spills and provides easier cleaning . Spillsaver TM shelves also Thermistor Alarm adjust to meet individual storage needs . Thermistor electronically senses refrigerator and freezer temperatures . Thermistor alarm sounds and indicator lights scroll if refrigerator or freezer thermistor is not CAUTION operating properly . To avoid personal injury or property damage , handle • Deactivate display by pressing Alarm Offpad . tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked , scratched , or exposed to sudden If thermistor alarm sounds , contact an authorized temperature change . Amana technician immediately , if Alarm Offpad is pressed , thermistor control retests to confirm situation • Remove shelves by lifting front , releasing hooks has been corrected . Alarm sounds again if thermistor is from metal track then pulling out . still not operating properly . Alarm can be reset by turning power disconnect switch to off position and turning back • Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track to on position . and lowering front . Display Lights • Deactivate temperature display lights by pressing Display On pad then pressing Display Offpad . • Activate temperature display lights by pressing Display On pad . Setting Controls Set controls precisely with a household thermometer that includes temperatures between - 5 ° to 50 ° F ( - 21 ° to 10 ° C ) . Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in freezer section . Wait 5 - 8 hours . Iffreezer temperature is not 0 ° to 2 ° F ( - 17 ° to - 16 ° C ) , adjust control , 1 number at a time . Check again after 5 - 8 hours . Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of refrigerator section . Wait 5 - 8 hours . If refrigerator temperature is not 38 ° to 40 ° F ( 3 ° to 4 ° C ) , adjust control , 1 number at a time . Check again after 5 - 8 hours .
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Chill Zone • Remove one crisper with 90 ° door opening , center glide support will slide out for removal of second Chill Zone features 2 humidity controlled crispers and the crisper . Chef's Pantry TM . Freezer air circulating in the Chill Zone is contained by gaskets in the shelf above the crispers . Chill Zone keeps food up to 3 - 5 ° F colder than refrigerator temperature . Chill Zone control is located to the right of the Chef's Pantry TM underneath the CheFs Pantry T _ lid . The control adjusts the amount of freezer air circulating in this area . Slide control down for normal refrigerator temperature and up for colder temperature . Humidity Controlled Crispers Sealed drawers allow dell and produce items to stay fresh longer . Crisper controls allow you to adjust the humidity levels within the crispers . The following will also help produce to stay fresh longer . Chef's Pantry TM • Wrap produce tightly . As the drawer glides forward on an inner and outer track , • Do not wash produce before placing in crispers . the lid raises for easy access of items . Chef's Pantry TM Excess moisture could cause produce to spoil holds extra - large dell trays , wine bottles , etc . The lid can prematurely . also be removed and the crispers repositioned for tall • Do not line drawers with paper towels . Paper towels items such as tiered cakes , flower arrangements , etc . will retain moisture . 1 . Raise humidity controlled crispers . Chef's Pantry TM Crisper controls are located underneath front trim . Control cover is not designed for use as shelf when adjusts crisper humidity . Slide control right for deli items crispers are raised . and produce with leaves such as lettuce , spinach , or 2 . Remove lid by lifting back to release hooks then cabbage . Slide control left for produce with skins such as pulling out . cauliflower , corn , or tomatoes . 3 . Replace lid by inserting hooks into drawer then placing back and front down . 4 . Return crispers to original position . Cover Humidity controlled crispers can temporarily be adjusted to meet storage needs of the Chef's Pantry . • Remove drawers by lifting and pulling out . Remove shelf by lifting front , releasing hooks from metal track Lid then pulling out . • Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front . Replace drawers by sliding in .
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Door Shelves Covered Storage Bucket Storage bucket has a lid and removable egg tray . When • Remove door shelves by lifting and pulling out . tray is removed , bucket will accept items such as a • Replace door shelves by placing shelf over glide and standard egg carton , ice , etc . sliding down . Lid Door Egg tray Storaget bucke Dairy Centers Dairy center doors are surrounded by gaskets for a tighter seal which allows items to stay fresh longer . Dairy centers also adjust to meet individual storage needs . • Remove dairy center by lifting and pulling out . • Replace dairy center by placing shelf over glide and sliding down . Adjustable Dividers Adjustable dividers keep items in place and adjust to meet individual storage needs . Dividers fit in any door shelf . Door Adjustable dividers shelves . N A Dairy centers Wine Trivet Used for horizontal bottle storage on refrigerator shelves . Wine trivets can be interlocked to pyramid up to six bottles . Wi ne Lrivets
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Ice ' N ' Water ' " Dispenser Freezer Features ( Some models ) CAUTION CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage , confirm To avoid personal injury or property damage , observe shelf is secure before placing items on shelf . following instructions : • Do not operate dispenser with freezer door open . Automatic Ice Maker • Do not put fingers , hands , or any foreign object into Ice maker and slide - out ice bin ( non - dispensing models dispenser opening . only ) are not adjustable . Ice bin slides forward for easy • Do not use sharp objects to break ice . access of ice . Ice maker will not produce ice when ice bin is pulled out . Water Dispenser Operation • Afterfreezer section reaches normal It takes approximately 1 minute after initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply before water temperature , ice maker fills with water and begins dispenses . Discard first 10 to 14 containers of water after operating . Allow 24 - 48 hours after installation before initially connecting refrigerator to household water supply first harvest of ice . Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests and after extended periods of non - use . of ice in a 24 - hour period under ideal conditions . • After ice is formed , ice maker drops ice cubes into • Dispense water by pressing sturdy wide - mouthed ice bin . During ice production , ice maker arm raises container against water dispenser pad . and lowers . When ice bin is full , ice maker arm turns • Stop water dispensing by releasing pressure on pad . A ice maker off . Discard first 3 harvests of ice after small amount of water may continue to fall . Spill shelf initially connecting refrigerator to household water is not self - draining . Large spills should be wiped dry . supply and after extended periods of non - use . Ice Dispenser Operation • Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm . A definite click is heard when proper position is CAUTION I reached . • In nondispensing models ice maker will not function To avoid property damage , do not dispense ice directly unless ice bin is pushed all the way back into position . nto th n g ass , f ne ch na , or de cate crysta . • Select cubed or crushed mode by sliding lever on dispenser panel . Dispense ice by pressing wide mouthed container against ice dispenser pad . position • Stop ice dispensing by releasing pressure on pad before container is full . Some ice will continue to fall . Do not remove container until last of ice falls . Ice Important . . . . / _ maker Reduce spraying of crushed ice by holding wide mouthed container directly under ice chute and _ / / / / arm as high as possible in dispenser area . On position Cubed or crushed ice lever CAUTION To avoid damage to ice maker , observe the following : • Do not force ice maker arm down or up , past stop position . • Do not place or store anything in ice bucket . - . . . , ice Dispenser Water dispenser pads dispenser
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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 ( Ice n ' Water units only ) • 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 , tf Deepfreeze ® door does not close , bucket is not in proper location . Dispenser Light ( Dispenser units only ) A light is activated when dispensing ice or water . Some models feature a night light which comes on automatically when room is darkened . • Deactivate night light by pushing rocker switch , located underneath dispenser and right of water dispenser bar . Night light sensor s J Night light switch Water Quality Observe the following to minimize taste and odor difficulties : • Install water filter , WF60 , on water line ( shipped with refrigerator ) . • Contact local water treatment company for specialized help if difficulties persist . 10
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Care and Cleaning Adhesives WARNING 1 . Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens . To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe 2 . Rinse surface with warm water . Dry surface with a personal injury or death , turn power switch to off soft , clean cloth . position before cleaning . After cleaning , return power switch to on position . Door Gaskets 1 . Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to " General " instructions . CAUTION 2 . Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to keep gaskets pliable . To avoid personal injury or property damage , read and Glass Shelves follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions . General • lb CAUTION 1 . Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda dissolved in 1 quart warm water and a soft , clean To avoid personal injury or property damage , handle cloth . tempered glass shelves carefully . Shelves may break 2 . Rinse surfaces with warm water . Dry surfaces with a suddenly if nicked , scratched , or exposed to sudden soft , clean cloth . temperature change . • Do not use the following items : Remove shelf by lifting front , releasing hooks from metal - abrasive or harsh cleaners , ammonia , chlorine track then pulling out . Place shelf on a towel . Allow shelf bleach , etc . to adjust to room temperature before cleaning . - concentrated detergents or solvents Clean crevices by completing the following steps : - metal scouring pads 1 . Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices These items can scratch , crack and discolor surfaces . using a plastic bristle brush . Let set for 5 minutes . 2 . Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray • Do not place buckets , shelves , etc . in dishwasher . attachment . Odor Removal 3 . Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting 1 . Remove all food and turn power disconnect switch to hooks into metal track and lowering front . offposition . Door Stop Adjustment 2 . Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling , floor , and walls according to " General " instructions . Pay special attention to corners , crevices , and grooves . Include all WARNING J drawers , shelves , and gaskets . 3 . Turn power disconnect switch to on position and To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe return food to refrigerator . Wash and dry all bottles , personal injury or death , turn power switch to off containers and jars . Foods should not be stored position before replacing light bulb or adjusting door uncovered in your refrigerator . Wrap food or place food stop . After replacing light bulb , return power switch to in a sealed container . Sealing food retains moisture on position . and flavor while preventing odor transfer to other food items . After 24 hours , check if odor was eliminated . 1 . Remove center grille blade from top air grille . 2 . Remove top air grille by removing ( 4 ) % " screws with Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated . a magnetic screw driver . Pull assembly forward . 4 . Complete steps 1 - 2 . 3 . Open refrigerator door so door stop arm and shoulder 5 . Place humidity controlled crispers on top shelf of screw are accessible . Shoulder screws should be in refrigerator section . Pack refrigerator and freezer 110 ° door opening position . 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 . ( 1 / 800 - 843 - 0304 ) 11
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4 . Removeshouldesrcrewandplaceshouldesrcrew Light inthe90 ° or120 ° dooropeningposition . bulb 5 . Replaceairgrilleassembly . Light bulb Lefthinge Righthinge cover 120degreedoor . . . . [ • * • ) ! opening positio _ k [ • " • ] / _ _ 110 degree _ . ht / / o _ o ) _ door opening _ ' _ \ , j _ LIJ / / - _ / - / . / / / _ p ° siti ° n / / " ' _ - / _ - / / _ - v " / / / 90 degree " \ \ _ ' x _ / / . TYd7 dooor pening _ ' _ X I • Remove bulb by turning bulb counterclockwise . Replace bulb with 40 watt bayonet style appliance bulb . _ position _ _ • Lower freezer compartment bulb ( dispensing models ) is removed by removing 1 / 4 " hex head screw from top of View from top with air grille removed cover . Pull cover bottom tab out of bottom slot . Light Bulbs Light bulb _ 1 _ CAUTION socket To avoid personal injury or property damage , observe the following : • Allow light bulb to cool . • Weargloves when replacing light bulb . Upper Light bulbs • Remove cover by removing screws . Cover drops down . Replace with maximum 40 watt light bulbs . • Remove bulb by turning counterclockwise . Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance bulb . Light bulb cover Drain Pan Prevent condensation from overflowing by checking drain pan periodically . To remove drain pan , remove 2 screws in toe grille . Pull drain pan forward . Empty any condensation and replace drain pan and toe grille . • Replace cover by holding cover against ceiling . Insert and tighten screws . Lower light bulbs • Lower refrigerator compartment ( and freezer compartment in non dispensing units ) bulb is removed by removing 1 / 4 " hex head screw from bottom of cover . Tilt cover up and pull out . 12
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Energy Tips Normal Operating Sounds Reduce energy use by observing the following . This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently • Operate in normal household temperatures of 65 ° to designed , less efficient or smaller refrigerator . Today's 90 ° F ( 18 ° to 32 ° C ) away from heat sources and direct refrigerators have new features and are more energy sunlight . efficient . As a result , certain sounds may be unfamiliar . These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar . • Set refrigerator , freezer , and Chill Zone controls no colder than necessary . These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and • Keep freezersection full . performing as designed . • Keep door gaskets clean and pliable . Replace • Freezer and fresh food fan air rushes and whirs . gaskets if worn . • Sealed system ( evaporator and heat exchanger ) refrigerant flow gurgles , pops or sounds like boiling water . Vacation Tips • Defrost heater sizzles , hisses or pops . Complete the following steps for short vacations . • Condenser fan air rushes and whirs . 1 . Remove perishable foods . Warranty does not cover food loss . Check warranty certificate for specific • Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating coverage . sound . 2 . Move ice maker arm to offposition . Ice cubes from ice maker drop into ice bucket . Complete the following steps for long vacations . Ice maker water valve hookup buzzes when ice 1 . Empty refrigerator and freezer sections . maker fills with water . This occurs whether or not 2 . Turn power switch to offposition . refrigerator is connected to water supply . If refrigerator 3 . Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to is not connected to water supply , stop sound by " General " instructions in " Care and Cleaning " section . raising ice maker arm to offposition . 4 . Prop doors open , so air can circulate inside . 5 . Turn water supply to refrigerator off . Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities . However , foam insulation is not as sound absorbent as previously used fiberglass insulation . 13
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Before Calling For Service Refrigerator has an odor . Refrigerator does not operate . • See " Odor Removal " instructions in " Care and • Confirm showroom switch is in run position . Cleaning " section . • Confirm power switch is on . • Checkfuse or circuit breaker . Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or • Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts . If seems too loud . lights work but fans and compressor are not • It may be normal . See " Normal Operating Sounds " operating , refrigerator may be in defrost cycle . section . Refrigerator still won't operate . Ice maker is not producing ice . • Turn offpower switch . Transfer food to another unit • Confirm ice maker arm is down . or place dry ice in freezer section to preserve food . • Confirm household water supply is reaching water Warranty does not cover food loss . Check valve . warranty certificate for specific coverage . • Confirm ice makerwiring harness is completely • Call 1 - 800 - 628 - 5782 inside U . S . A . and inserted into proper holes . 1 - 319 - 622 - 5511 outside U . S . A . to locate an • Check for kinks in tubing . Remove kinks or replace authorized Amana technician . tubing . • Check electrical connections to water valve coil . Food temperature appears too warm . • See above sections . • Confirm freezer section is operating at proper temperature . • Allow time for recently added warm food to reach • Water filter cartridge may need to be replaced . refrigerator or freezer temperature . • Check gaskets for proper seal . • Adjust refrigerator and / orfreezer setting . Ice cubes have an odor . • See " Odor Removal " instructions in " Care and Chill Zone temperature is too warm . Cleaning " section . • Slide control to colder setting . • Discard ice and clean ice bucket more frequently . Ice • Adjust freezer control to colder setting . cubes are porous and absorb odors from other items Food temperature is too cold . stored in freezer . • Adjust refrigerator control . • Water filter cartridge may need replaced . • Adjust freezertowarmersetting . AIIowseveral hours Ice cubes stick together or " shrink " . for temperature to adjust . • Empty ice bucket more frequently . If used Refrigerator runs too frequently . infrequently , ice cubes may stick together or shrink . • It may be normal to maintain constant temperature . Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker . • Doors may have been opened frequently or for an • Check water pressure . Low water pressure will extended period of time . cause valve to leak . Self - piercing valves cause low • Allow time for recently added warm food to reach water pressure . Amana recommends using a refrigerator or freezer temperature . saddle valve . Contact 1 - 800 - 843 - 0304 or an • Adjust freezer setting . Amana dealer for availability . Do not use self - • Check gaskets for proper seal . piercing valve . Amana is not responsible for Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator . property damage due to improper installation or • It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors water connection . have been opened frequently . Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator . • Check door gaskets for proper seal . Crispers or Chef's Pantry TM 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 . 14
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Warranty Special Edition One Year Anniversary Inspection Full Three Year Warranty Full Seven Year Warranty on Sealed System Components Limited Twelve Year Warranty on Sealed System Components One Year Anniversary Inspection Amana Appliances will inspect the refrigerator for proper operation within 90 days of the first year anniversary date . Inspection is contingent upon the consumer scheduling a service call with an authorized Amana technician . First through Third Years Amana Appliances will repair or replace , free of charge , any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials . Adjustments covered during first year only . Fourth through Seventh Years Amana Appliances will repair or replace , free of charge , any sealed system component ( compressor , condenser , evaporator , and interconnecting tubing ) which is defective due to workmanship or materials . Eighth through Twelfth Years Amana Appliances will replace any sealed system component ( compressor , condenser , evaporator and interconnecting tubing ) , f . o . b . Amana , Iowa , which is defective due to workmanship or materials . Warranty Limitations Owner's Responsibilities • Begins at date of original purchase . • Provide proof of purchase ( sales receipt ) . • Provide normal care and maintenance . • Applies to product used within the United States or in Canada if product has Canadian Standards Replace owner replaceable items where Association listing when shipped from the factory . directions appear in Owner's Manual . • Service must be performed by an authorized • Make product reasonably accessible for Amanatechnician . service . • Pay premium service costs for service outside Warranty Is Void If technician's normal business hours . • Serial plate isdefaced . • Pay for service calls related to product • Product is used on a commercial , rental or leased installation . basis . • Product has defect or damage due to product In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable accident , alteration , connection to an improper for incidental or consequential damages electrical supply , fire , flood , lightning , shipping and including food loss * . handling , or other conditions beyond the control of * This warranty gives you specific legal rights and Amana Appliances . you may have others which vary from state to • Product is improperly installed or used . 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 . Any questions regarding the above or to locate an authorized servicer , contact : Amana Appliances Amana , Iowa 52204 - 0001 1 - 800 - 628 - 5782 inside U . S . A . 1 - 319 - 622 - 5511 outside U . S . A . 15