Amana ARB2557CSR-PARB2557CS1 Owner’s Manual

Part No. 12642719 Form No. A/11/02

MCS 16021881

Bottom Freezer Refrigerator

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Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Introduction .................................................................2

Important Safety Information ......................................3

Installing Your Refrigerator ....................................4-11

Measuring the Opening ............................................4

Transporting Your Refrigerator .................................4

Selecting the Best Location......................................4

How to Remove the Doors and Hinges....................4

How to Reverse Refrigerator Door...........................5

How to Install and Remove Handles ........................6

How to Replace the Doors and Hinges....................7

How to Remove and Install Panels ..........................7

How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer .......8

How to Connect the Water Supply ...........................9

How to Level Your Refrigerator ..............................10

How to Adjust the Temperature Controls..................11

How to Perform A Temperature Test.......................11

About Your Water Filter.............................................12

Water Filter Removal and Installation ....................12

Fresh Food Features...........................................13-15

Water Dispenser.....................................................13

Interior Shelves.......................................................13

Door Storage ..........................................................13

Climate-Controlled Drawers ...................................14

Storage Drawers.....................................................14

Accessories ............................................................15

Freezer Features .................................................16-17

Automatic Ice Maker...............................................16

Shelves...................................................................16

Drawers ..................................................................16

Door Storage ..........................................................17

Accessories ............................................................17

Hints and Care ....................................................18-19

How to Clean Your Refrigerator .............................18

Removing Odors From Refrigerator .......................19

Energy Saving Ideas ..............................................19

How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs .............19

Trouble Shooting .................................................20-22

Operation................................................................21

Ice...........................................................................22

Water Filter Data .................................................23-24

Warranty ...................................................................26

Thank you for buying an amana refrigerator!

Please read this Owner's Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintenance information.

Complete registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, see contact information on the front cover of your manual.

Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires. To locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782). You may also contact us on the web at www.amana.com.

When contacting Amana, please provide the following information. Product information is on the serial plate, located on the interior of the fresh food section.

Model Number ________________________________________________________

'P' Number ___________________________________________________________

Serial Number _________________________________________________________

Purchase Date ________________________________________________________

Dealer Name _________________________________________________________

Dealer Address ________________________________________________________

Dealer Phone _________________________________________________________

Asure™ extended service plan

Amana offers long-term service protection for this new refrigerator. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana’s strong warranty. This plan covers parts, labor, and travel charges. Call 1-866-232-6244, or contact us at www.amana.com for more information.

Before calling service...

If something seems unusual, please check Trouble Shooting section, which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service.

What if these features are different from mine?

This book is intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line. If your refrigerator does not have all the options that are shown, many of these options may be purchased. See contact information on the front cover of your Owner’s Manual.

Important safety information

What you need to know about safety instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating refrigerator.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Save these instructions

DANGER – Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury

or death.

DANGER

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe prac-

tices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe prac-

tices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

CAUTION

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING

To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions, including the following:

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and

suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they sit out 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 children may not easily climb inside.

DANGER

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS

1. Read all instructions before using the refrigerator.

2. Observe all local codes and ordinances.

3. Be sure to follow grounding instructions.

4. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure this appliance is properly grounded.

5. DO NOT ground to a gas line.

6. DO NOT ground to a cold-water pipe.

7. Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line. DO NOT modify plug on power cord. If plug does not fit electrical outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

8. DO NOT use a two-prong adapter, extension cord or power strip.

9. DO NOT remove warning tag from power cord.

10. DO NOT tamper with refrigerator controls.

11. DO NOT service or replace any part of refrigerator unless

specifically recommended in Owner’s Manual or published

user-repair instructions. DO NOT attempt service if instructions are not understood or if they are beyond personal skill level.

12. Always disconnect refrigerator from electrical supply before attempting any service. Disconnect power cord by grasping the plug, not the cord.

13. Install refrigerator according to Installation Instructions. All connections for water, electrical power and grounding must comply with local codes and be made by licensed personnel when required.

14. Keep your refrigerator in good condition. Bumping or dropping refrigerator can damage refrigerator or cause refrigerator to malfunction or leak. If damage occurs, have refrigerator checked by qualified service technician.

15. Replace worn power cords and/or loose plugs.

16. Always read and follow manufacturer’s storage and ideal environment instructions for items being stored in refrigerator.

Installing your refrigerator

• Depending on the model of your refrigerator, you may have one or two bracket covers.

3. Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing Phillips screw.

•Retain screw and

cover for replacement.

4. Unscrew

⁄16" hex head

screws from top hinge to remove hinge.

• Retain all screws for later use.

5. Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin.

6. For freezer door models only: Hold freezer door while removing hinge pin with a

⁄16

" hex head driver.

Remove door from bottom hinge.

• Retain hinge pin for later use.

For freezer drawer models only:

Remove center hinge pin with a

⁄16

" hex

head driver.

• Retain hinge pin for later use.

7. Remove Phillips screws to remove center hinge.

• Retain all screws

for later use.

8. Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing bracket with

⁄8" hex head driver.

• Retain screws for

later use.

• Lift out bottom hinge

pin (some models).

These instructions are provided to aid you in the installation of your refrigerator. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.

Measuring the opening

A one-half inch (

⁄2") of air space should be

provided for the back of the refrigerator. When installing your refrigerator, measure carefully.

Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet, tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your opening smaller than anticipated.

Some clearance may be gained by using the leveling procedure under How to

Level Your Refrigerator (page 10).

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be

installed into a recess where top of refrigerator is completely covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.

Transporting your refrigerator

Follow these tips when moving the refrigerator to final location:

➢ NEVER transport refrigerator on its

side. If an upright position is not possible, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to plugging refrigerator in to assure oil return to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.

➢ Use an appliance dolly when moving

refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or back–NEVER from its front.

➢ Protect outside finish of refrigerator

during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.

➢ Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with

straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening restraints may dent or damage outside finish.

Selecting the best location

Observe these points when choosing the final location for your refrigerator:

➢ DO NOT install refrigerator near oven,

radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator with cabinet material.

➢ DO NOT install where temperature

falls below 55° F (13° C). Malfunction may occur at this temperature.

➢ To assure proper door closure, verify

that the refrigerator is leveled with a

⁄4"

tilt to the back.

How to remove the doors and hinges

Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location. If removal of the pullout drawer is required, see later section entitled How to

Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer

(page 8).

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, observe the following:

➢ Disconnect power to refrigerator

before removing doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.

WARNING

To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs or other protective material.

CAUTION

1. Unplug power cord from power source.

2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover(s).

• Open freezer door as wide as

possible.

3. Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food door and freezer door (some models) to opposite side of door edge.

• Use a Phillips

screwdriver for removal and installation.

4. See How to Install and Remove Handles (page 6) to remove and reinstall handles.

5. Proceed to How to Replace the Doors and Hinges to mount doors (page 7).

3. Locate door stop (A) and door cap (B) on bottom edge of fresh food door. Remove with a Phillips screwdriver.

• Retain all items for later replace-

ment.

4. Remove top door extension with

⁄4"

hex head driver. Flip door extension (A) so notched corner turns in toward interior of door (B).

How to reverse refrigerator door

DOORS WITH TRIM AND PANELS

1. Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Door and Hinges

(page 4).

2. Transfer cabinet plugs and screws to opposite side of cabinet.

• Remove plugs with flat blade of

screwdriver wrapped in masking tape.

• Remove center mullion screws with

⁄16

" hex head driver.

• For swing doors only: Remove

bottom mullion screws with

⁄8

" hex

head driver.

5. Remove side door trim (A) and handle trim (B) from door by tapping bottom edges upward with soft rubber mallet.

•Trim will slide up approximately

⁄4"

and release from door.

6. Replace bottom door cap removed previously. Install door stop on opposite side of door.

7. Retrieve alternate side door trim shipped with refrigerator. Install trim by aligning notches of trim with metal mounting tabs on side of door.

• Slide trim down until piece locks into

place.

•Tap top of trim with rubber mallet to

insure snug fit.

8. Remove tape from panels.

9. Proceed to How to Install and Remove Handles to reinstall handle (page 6).

To avoid possible injury and damage to property, tape decorative panels (some models) securely into place before removing side door trim and handles.

WARNING

STANDARD DOOR DESIGN

1. Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Doors and Hinges

(page 4).

2. Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet screws to opposite side of cabinet.

• Remove cabinet

plugs with flat blade of screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape.

• Remove center mullion screws with

⁄16" hex head screwdriver.

• For swing doors only: Remove

bottom mullion screws with

⁄8"hex

head driver.

When working directly on doors, place doors on a nonabrasive surface protected by towels or rugs to avoid damage to door finish.

CAUTION

To avoid possible injury and damage to property:

➢ Place doors on a nonabrasive

surface protected by towels or rugs while working directly on doors.

CAUTION

Installing your refrigerator,

cont.

* Fasteners may require either a T-15 Torx®driver or a Phillips screwdriver.

Torx®is a registered trademark of Textron Inc.

How to install and remove handles

For easier installation, some refrigerators may have been delivered with the handles off. Please see the interior of the fresh food section, or the back of your refrigerator, to locate the handle assembly. In case future transport of the refrigerator is necessary, or panels need to be removed and replaced, the removal instructions have been included here for your convenience.

Handle design may vary from refrigerator to refrigerator. Please reference the instructions for the appropriate handle design below.

FRESH FOOD HANDLES

Installing Front-Mounted Handles

1. Remove

⁄4" hex head

screws from door face with hex head driver, and a Phillips screw from top of door.

• If reversing door, remove door plugs from opposite side of door and insert in screw holes.

2. Align handle holes with screw holes on door face and secure with 2 door face screws from step 1.

3. Locate handle trim in literature pack and install over top and bottom of handle, as illustrated.

• Secure top handle trim

with remaining screw removed in step 1.

• Snap bottom trim over bottom por-

tion of handle.

Installing Side-Mounted Handles

➢ Install handle by

fastening with screws* removed from edge of door.

NOTE: If reversing door, remove door plugs from opposite side of door and insert in screw holes.

Installing Stainless Steel Front-Mounted Handles

1. Loosen door clip on door with

⁄4" hex head driver.

2. Locate predrilled hole at base of handle, and fit hollow end of handle over door clip.

3. Fit other end of handle over other door clip and slide up as far as possible.

NOTE: If top of handle does not fit over top clip, loosen lower clip further until fit can be accomplished.

4. Insert

⁄4" hex head driv-

er into predrilled hole at base of handle to tighten screw. Insert screw plug(s) into hole(s), as illustrated.

Installing Trim and Panel Extruded Handles

1. Make sure bottom door cap is installed and top door cap is removed.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver for instal-

lation and removal.

2. Install handle by aligning handle notches with metal mounting tabs on side of door.

• Slide handle down

until piece locks.

•Tap top of handle with rubber mallet

to insure snug fit.

IMPORTANT: If reversing trim and panel door, use alternate top hinge shipped with refrigerator.

3. Install top door cap with Phillips screwdriver.

Removing Front-Mounted Handles

1. Remove top handle trim by removing top handle screw.

• Retain trim and screw for

later replacement.

2. Pry bottom handle trim from handle with screwdriver flat blade wrapped in masking tape.

• Retain trim for later

replacement.

3. Remove two

⁄4" hex head screws.

• Retain trim for later replacement.

Removing Side-Mounted Handles

➢ Remove handle by

removing three screws* from side of door.

• Retain screws for later replacement.

Removing Stainless Steel Front-Mounted Handles

1. Remove screw plug at base of handle with a very small flat-blade screwdriver.

• Insert

⁄4

" hex head driver into

predrilled hole to remove screw.

2. Slide handle down to remove from door clip.

Removing Trim and Panel Extruded Handles

1. Make sure bottom door cap is installed and top door cap is removed.

• Use a Phillips screwdriver for instal-

lation and removal.

2. Remove handle (A) from door by tapping bottom edge upward with soft rubber mallet.

➢ To remove panels, remove door han-

dle and slide panel out the handle side of door.

➢ Install panels by sliding panel in

grooves provided by bottom door cap and side trim.

➢ Replace the handles,

when completed.

To avoid personal injury or property damage, fresh food panel should not weigh more than 30 lbs (14 kgs) and freezer panel should not weigh more than 15 lbs (7 kgs).

WARNING

How to remove and install panels

(SOME MODELS)

WHAT IF I AM INSTALLING RAISED PANELS?

If raised panels are used, allow 2

⁄2" (A)

minimum clearance between raised edge of panel and handle.

Please see the recommended dimensions for panelling.

Raised Panel B – 42" x 35

⁄8"

(106.7 cm x 90.5 cm)

Raised Panel C – 23

⁄4" x 361⁄16"

(59.1 cm x 91.6 cm)

* Fasteners may require either a T-15 Torx

driver or a Phillips screwdriver.

Torx®is a registered trademark of Textron Inc.

FREEZER HANDLES

Installing Partial-Width Extruded Handle

➢ Install handle by

fastening with screws removed from edge of door.

• If reversing freezer door, remove door plugs from top edge of door and insert into screw holes.

Installing Full-Width/ Trim and Panel Extruded Handle

➢ Install handle by fas-

tening with screws* removed from edge of door.

Removing Partial-Width Extruded Handle

➢ Remove handle

screws with Phillips screwdriver.

• Retain screws for later replacement.

Removing Full-Width/ Trim and Panel Extruded Handle

➢ Remove handle by

removing three screws* from handle.

• Retain screws for later replacement.

How to replace the doors and hinges

1. Install hinge assemblies.

• Install top hinge loosely with

⁄16" hex

head screws.

• Install center hinge with Phillips screws.

• Install bottom hinge with

⁄8" hex head

screws.

2. Insert bottom hinge pin (some models).

• Locate bottom hinge

hole closest to outside edge of cabinet, and insert bottom hinge pin. Replace any door shims, if present.

3. For freezer door models only: Place hinge side of freezer door on bottom hinge pin and hold freezer door upright while installing center hinge pin with

⁄16" hex

head driver.

• Replace any applicable door shims.

• Make sure the hinge pin is installed

tightly.

For freezer drawer models only:

Install center hinge pin with a

⁄16" hex

head driver.

• Replace any applicable door shims.

• Make sure the hinge pin is installed

tightly.

4. Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin.

5. While holding refrigerator door upright, tighten down top hinge with

⁄16" hex head

driver and replace hinge cover.

Installing your refrigerator,

cont.

3. Pull drawer open to full extension.

4. Remove Phillips screw from each side of rail system. (Some models)

5. Lift top of door to unhook door supports from rail system. Lift door out to remove.

To install:

1. Pull both rails out to full extension.

5. With drawer pulled out to full extension, insert lower basket by aligning tabs on both sides of lower basket with notches in rail assembly. Verify that the basket sides are hooked securely over the rails.

6. Slide upper basket into freezer. Make sure that rear of basket hooks behind rail catch.

3. Lower door into final position.

4. Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were removed from each side of rail system.

2. While supporting door, hook door supports into tabs located on inside of rail.

How to remove and install the pullout drawer

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. After replacing doors, connect power.

WARNING

To avoid possible injury, product, or property damage, you will need two people to perform the following instructions.

CAUTION

To remove:

1. Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove.

To prevent accidental child entrapment or suffocation risk, DO NOT remove the divider in the top freezer basket.

DANGER

2. Remove lower basket by pressing inward on basket sides, then lift basket.

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