Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator Amana
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A - 2 O w ne r ' s M anua l Keep instructions for future reference. Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place in case warranty service is required. Contents Introduction .....................................................
A - 3 Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughl y . This manual provides proper maintenance information. Complete registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs Department. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer .
A - 4 Impo rtant Safety Info rmation WARNING ! To reduce risk o f fire, electric shock, serious inju r y , or death when using your refrigerato r, follow these basic precautions, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using refrigerator.
A - 5 These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation. Follow these tips when moving the unit to final location: • NEVER transport unit on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay unit on its back.
A - 6 Installing Your Refrigerator How to Reverse the Doors Perfo rm all steps listed in How to Remove the Doors and Hinges . 1 Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet screws to opposite side of cabinet. • Remove cabinet plugs with flat blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape.
A - 7 Removing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit through tight spaces, or when reversing the doo r. Installing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles If installing handles for the first time, the fresh food handles can be located on the back of the refrigerato r.
A - 8 Installing Your Refrigerator How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer WARNING ! T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors . After replacing doors, connect powe r.
A - 9 Installing Your Refrigerator How to Connect the Water Supply Remove plastic cap (A) from water valve inlet port (B). 2 Place brass nut (D) and sleeve (E) on copper tube end as illustrated. Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Shape tubing slightly–DO NOT KINK–so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port.
A - 10 CAUTION ! T o protect personal property or unit from damage, observe the following: • Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
A - 11 Fresh Food Features Interior Shelves CAUTION ! T o avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Confirm shelf is secure before placing items on shelf. • Handle tempered glass shelves carefull y . Shelves may break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature change.
A - 12 Fresh Food Features Climate-Controlled Drawers Humidity-Controlled Crisper Drawer s The crisper drawer keeps produce fresh longer by providing an environment with adjustable humidit y. Controls The crisper controls regulate the amount of humidity in the crisper drawe r.
A - 13 Drawers Fixed Freezer Shelf To remove and install shelves: • Remove shelf by pulling out to full extension. Tilt up front of shelf and pull straight out. • T o install, insert shelf into refrigerator liner rails and push to back of compartment.
A - 14 Ice Cube Tray (some models) The ice cube tray provides an area to freeze cubes for manual dispensing of ice. T o release ice cubes from tra y , hold tray upside down over a storage container and twist both ends of tray until cubes release.
A - 15 Hints and Care WARNING ! T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect powe r. CAUTION ! T o avoid personal injury or property damage: • Read and follow manufacturer's directions for all cleaning products.
A - 16 WARNING ! T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect powe r. CAUTION ! T o avoid personal injury or property damage, observe the following: • Allow light bulb to cool.
A - 17 Trouble Shooting Today’s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insulating capabilities, however, foam insulation is not as sound absorbent. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
A - 18 Trouble Shooting OPERATION TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Refrigerator is not level. See How to Level Your Refrigerator for details on how to level your unit. Check gaskets for proper seal. Clean, if nec essary, according to cleaning instructions in owner’s manual.
A - 19 OPERATION (continued) TOPIC POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Controls need to be adjusted. See controls section in your Owner’s Manual for assistance in how to adjust your controls. Re frigerator is not level. See How to Level Your Refrigerator for details on how to level your unit.
A - 20 Amana Refrigerator Wa rranty First Year Amana will replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials. Second through Fifth Year Amana will replace free of cha.
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