Amana ARS2667BB, ARS2667BC, ARS2667BS, ARS2667BW, ARS8267BB Quick Reference Guide

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LCD Dispenser

Keep instructions for future reference.

WARNING

!

To avoid death, serious injury, or fire, do not tamper with, or attempt to repair, the electrical components of this device.
Call a qualified service technician if malfunction occurs.

These instructions were provided to aid you in the use of your dispenser system. For safety statements and complete product
information, please refer to your Owner's Manual and Installation Instructions.

Introducing...your Dispenser Controls!

Dispenser Screen

Dispenser Screen is
default screen, unless
dispenser is locked or
timer feature is in
alarm mode.

Menu Key

Allows you to view a
variety of interactive
screens used to control
functions of dispenser.
Also allows you to return
to Dispenser Screen
when finished using
other screens.

MENU

FILTERED

WATER

LCD Display

Shows screen
functions, alarms, and
reminders.

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Selection Keypads

Allows you to choose options
offered by interactive menu
screens.

NOTE: This is a menu­driven control. Selection
keypads serve different
functions depending on
menu screen chosen.

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WATER

LIGHT

SENSOR

Microphone

Records sound
for the Message
Center feature.

MESSAGE

Message Indicator
Light

Indicates presence of
messages both
played and unplayed.

Message Key

Allows access to
the Message Center
menu screen.
Indicator light
above key flashes
when a new
message is present.

Light Sensor

Measures degree of
light in surrounding
area. Necessary for
the function of the
Auto Light feature
and LCD Backlight
feature.

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Screen Overview

When you first plug in your unit...

This chart represents the primary screens available on your
LCD dispenser. Screens with dotted arrows are screens that
display when you first plug in the unit.

When you encounter the Language Screen, select desired
language by pressing keypad below desired language. To
program the SET DATE AND TIME screen, refer to section
F of this guide.

What do the
letters in the
chart mean?

To find information related
to a specific screen, match
the letter on the chart with
the lettered section within
this guide.

WELCOME

SELECT

ENGLISH

BIENVENIDO

SELECCIONAR

SET DAT E AND TIME

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BIENVENUE

ESPAÑOL

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POWER RESTORED: 01/01/01, 1:05 PM

OUTAGE DURA TION: 0 HRS, 6 MINUTES

CURRENT TIME & DATE: 01/0 1/01, 1:05 PM

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What if I see the
Power Outage
Screen?

Your dispenser control is
equipped with a Power
Outage Indicator screen that
appears when unit has lost
power. The memory within
control panel will hold all
programmed items (time,
date, formatting, lock/
unlock,etc.) for up to 3 days.

When the Power Outage
Screen appears, most control
functions are not available.
To reset display, press
keypads as indicated by
arrows on screen.

F

SET DA TE AND TIME

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What do the
solid arrows in
the chart mean?

The solid arrows represent
the flow of the screens
accessible by pressing the
MENU key. For example, if
starting from the Dispenser
Screen (A), pressing the
MENU key once will take
you to the Lock, Sound, and
Light Screen (B). If the
MENU key is pressed
again, the Timer Screen (C)
will appear.

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PRESS MENU FOR PRE VIOUS SCR EEN

TURN OFF DISPLAY LIGHT

SET DATE FORMAT

SET TIME FORMAT

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Why does the
LCD display
change to the
Dispenser Screen
automatically?

The Dispenser Screen is
designed to be the primary
default screen. If you are in any
of the screens shown above, and
no keypads are selected for 30
seconds, then the screen will
automatically revert back to the
Dispenser Screen.

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SOUND NIGHT LIGHT

LOCK

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OFF

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What are the screens
in the center of the
chart?

The screens in the center cannot be
accessed by simply pressing the
MENU key.

Screen G is referred to as the
Format Screen. To access, press
and hold the MENU key for 3
seconds.

Screen H is the Message Screen.
To access, press MESSAGE key
on the right side of the LCD
display.

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How to Use Your Dispenser Features

A

Dispenser Screen

The Dispenser Screen is the primary default screen.

NOTE: During initial use of water dispenser, allow
approximately 1 to 2 minutes for water dispersal to
allow internal water tank to fill.

Ice and Water Dispenser Screen

The option chosen will determine what is dispensed.

Press desired dispensing

1

option. Selected option
will appear as an
animation followed by
highlighting on screen.

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Press sturdy, wide-

2

mouthed container
against dispenser pad.
Release pressure on
dispenser pad to stop
dispensing.

Dispenses
crushed ice

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Lock/Sound/Light Screen

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Dispenses
crescent-shaped ice
cubes.

Dispenses
water

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The Lock/Sound/Light Screen may be reached from Dispenser Screen by pressing the MENU key once.

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Dispenser Lock

You may lock the controls of your dispenser to prevent ice or water from
being dispensed. Most control functions remain available while the
dispenser is locked.

To activate lock:

• Press LOCK keypad. Text under icon will change to LOCKED. The

DISPENSER LOCKED Screen will be displayed after approximately

30 seconds.

To deactivate lock:

• Press left and right keypads simultaneously.

OR

• Proceed to Lock/Sound/Light Screen.

• Press LOCK keypad. Text under icon will change to UNLOCKED.

SOUND NIGHT LIGHT

LOCK

LOCKED

TONE

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DISPENSER LOCKED

PRESS THE LEFT AND RIGHT

PADS BELOW TO UNLOCK

OFF

Can I dispense ice
and water at the
same time?

You may dispense ice and
water simultaneously by
following the steps below:

1. Select ice mode.

2. Align container under
Front Fill button using
water droplet icon as a
guide.

3. Press container against
dispenser pad to
dispense ice, while
pressing Front Fill
button to dispense water.

What is the
Automatic Lock
Out feature?

The Automatic Lock Out
feature shuts down power to
the water and ice dispenser
when either dispenser has
run continuously for
approximately 3 minutes. If
this mode goes into effect,
the Dispenser Screen will
default to DISPENSER
LOCKED screen.

See Dispenser Lock section
for how to deactivate
dispenser lock.

Selecting Sound Setting

The option you select will determine what sound you
hear when pressing a keypad.

SOUND NIGHT LIGHT

To select a sound:

LOCK

• Press SOUND keypad
until desired sound

LOCKED

TONE

OFF

icon is present.

Selecting Night Light Setting

The setting you select will determine how the night light
will operate.

To select light setting:

• Press NIGHT LIGHT
keypad until desired
light icon is present.

LOCK

LOCKED

SOUND NIGHT LIGHT

TONE

OFF

(Factory preset)
Emits short beep
when keypad is

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pressed.

No sound is
emitted when
keypad is pressed.

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(Factory preset)
No light activity unless
activated by water or ice

ON

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dispensing.

Light is at 100% power in
high light environment.
Operates at 50% power in
low light environment.

OFF

Verbally confirms
chosen options (ice/
water selection, sound

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selection, locking/
unlocking of dispenser,
message functions).

NOTE: Choosing NO SOUND does not
mute door alarm or timer alarm.

Light is off in high
light environment.
Operates at 50%
power in low light

AUTO

environment.

NOTE: Regardless of
setting, light will activate at
full power when dispensing
ice or water.

How to Use Your Dispenser Features

C

Timer Screen

Timer screen may be reached from Dispenser Screen by pressing the MENU key twice. The Timer is an independent timer that counts
down and sounds an alarm. Each new time setting becomes the default setting. When Timer counts down fully, an alarm will sound
three times every 5 seconds.

The minimum setting is one minute and maximum is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Using Timer

Setting Timer

Press “-” or “+” keypad to adjust

1

countdown time.

NOTE: Holding either keypad
will cause counter to increase or
decrease faster.

• If display returns to Dispenser
Screen during Timer
countdown. Timer icon will
be visible, in upper right
corner of screen.

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Press START keypad

2

to begin count down.

NOTE: Timer can be
adjusted at any time during
cycle.

Once alarm sounds and

3

alarm screen appears,
press left and right
keypads simultaneously
to turn off alarm.

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Audio Volume/LCD Contrast Screen

Audio Volume/LCD contrast screen may be reached from Dispenser Screen by pressing the MENU key three times.

Adjusting Volume

The SET AUDIO VOLUME screen allows the volume to be adjusted for all audio items (i.e. alarms,

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tones,voice confirmation, Message Center).

Setting Volume Level

• Press keypad beneath arrow icons to increase or decrease volume level.

NOTE: Holding either keypad will cause volume selection to increase or decrease faster.

Adjusting LCD Contrast

The SET LCD CONTRAST screen allows user to adjust clarity of display graphics.

To adjust contrast:

• Press SELECT keypad.

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Press keypads beneath arrow icons

2

to increase or decrease contrast
level.

NOTE: Holding either keypad will
cause LCD contrast to increase or
decrease faster.

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How to Use Your Dispenser Features

Water Filter and Air Filter Status

E

Screen

Filter Status screen may be reached from Dispenser Screen by pressing MENU
key four times. Water and air filter information is shown on separate screens.

About The Water Filter Status Feature

The water filter should be replaced after 6 months or after 500 gallons of water is used. The control
will continuously monitor time and water usage and report remaining capacity in the form of a percent
on the Water Filter Status screen.

When it is time to order a water filter, TIME TO ORDER WATER FILTER will be displayed on the
Dispenser Screen along with contact information for ordering.

Once the water filter is ordered, to remove TIME TO ORDER FILTER message:

Go to Filter Status

1

Screen.

MENU

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Press the left and right keypads

2

simultaneously.

IMPORTANT: Once you replace your filter, reset
your filter status screen for the corresponding
filter. This will keep your estimated replacement
date accurate.

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WATER FILTER

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ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN ORDERED

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When Water Filter Status Screen reads REMAINING CAPACITY 0%, TIME TO REPLACE THE

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WATER FILTER will be displayed on the Dispenser Screen along with contact information for
ordering.

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Once the water filter is replaced, to remove TIME TO REPLACE THE WATER FILTER message, and reset the ESTIMATED
ORDER DATE and ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE:

Go to Water Filter

1

Status Screen.

MENU

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Press the left and right keypads

2

simultaneously.

WATER FILTER

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ESTIMATED ORDER DATE 08/01/01
ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN REPLACED

The water filter may be replaced even if there are no messages displayed.

Go to Water Filter

1 3

Status Screen.

Press the FILTER

2

INSTALLED

keypad.

WATER FILTER

REMAINING CAPACIT Y 30%

ESTIMATED REPLAC E DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN REPLACED

Press the left
and right keypads
simultaneously.

About The Air Filter Status Feature

The air filter should be replaced every 4 months. The control will continuously monitor time and

WATER FILTER

REMAININ G CAPACITY 30%

ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN REPLACED

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report remaining capacity on the Air Filter Status Screen in the form of a percent.
When it is time to order an air filter, TIME TO ORDER AIR FILTER will be displayed on the

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Dispenser Screen along with contact information for ordering.

AIR FILTER

REMAINING CAPACITY 18%

Once the air filter is ordered, to remove TIME TO ORDER FILTER message:

Go to Air Filter

1

Status Screen.

MENU

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Press the left and right keypads

2

simultaneously.

ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN REPLACED

When Air Filter Status Screen reads REMAINING CAPACITY 0%, TIME TO REPLACE
THE AIR FILTER will be displayed on the Dispenser Screen along with contact information

for ordering.

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Water Filter and Air Filter Status Screen

What if I choose not
to receive

REPLACE
ORDER

The Water Filter messages are
always on and cannot be
deactivated.

To turn off Air Filter Status
feature:

1. Go to Air Filter Status screen.

2. Press keypad under the
phrase ALERT ON. The
screen will now read ALERT
OFF.

TIME TO

or TIME TO

messages?

How do I order a
replacement filter?

Amana® Replacement Water
Filter cartridges (model WF 50)
and Amana® Replacement Air
Filter cartridges (part#

12488101)

are available through Amana
dealers and servicers. You may
also order through:

Consumer Affairs Department

Amana Appliances

2800 220th Trail

Amana, Iowa 52204

Phone# [phone] or

1(319)622-5511 outside U.S.A.

or

www.amana.com

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About The Air Filter Status Feature continued

Once the air filter is replaced, to remove TIME TO REPLACE THE AIR FILTER message,
and reset the ESTIMATED ORDER DATE and ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE:

AIR FILTER

Go to Air

1

Filter Status
Screen.

MENU

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Press the left and

2

right keypads
simultaneously.

REMAINING CAPACITY 0%

ESTIMATED ORDER DATE 08/01/01
ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN REPLACED

The air filter may be replaced even if there are no messages displayed.

Go to Air Filter

1

Status Screen.

Press the left and

3

right keypads
simultaneously.

Press the FILTER INSTALLED

2

keypad.

AIR FILTER

REMAINING CAPACITY 30%

ESTIMATED ORDER DATE 08/01/01
ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

PRESS WHEN REPLACED

AIR FILTER

REMAINING CAPACITY 30%

ESTIMATED ORDER DATE 0 8/01/01
ESTIMATED REPLACE DATE 09/01/01

SELECT FILTER INSTALLED ALERT ON

Air Filter Feature

Made out of polyester sponge embedded with active carbon, the air filter is designed to help
control odors that occur inside the refrigerator section.

Installing and Removing Air Filter

• To install air filter, remove Crisper drawer per instructions in Owner’s Manual. Locate
cold air return in bottom, left-hand corner of cabinet, and press air filter into recess in
cold air return.

• To remove air filter, remove Crisper drawer per instructions in Owner’s Manual.
Locate cold air return and pull filter straight out.

F

Set Time and Date Screen

This screen allows for the month, day, year, hour, minute, and second to be adjusted, as well as the AM and PM status. This screen may
be reached from the Dispenser Screen by pressing the MENU key five times.

Selecting and Saving your Time and Date Setting

Proceed to SET

1

TIME AND
DATE screen

An active item will

2

be flashing on
screen. Press “-” or
“+” keypad to
adjust as desired.

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keypad to set

+

choice and to
move to next item.

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Format Screen

The Format Screen can be accessed fro mthe Dispenser Screen by pressing and holding the MENU key for 3 seconds. This screen
control allows you to control the format of many display features. It offers options to change time, date, and language formats. It also
allows you to turn off the LCD display light.

How to Use the Format Screen

PRESS MENU FOR PREVIOUS SCREEN

TURN OFF DISPLAY LIGHT

SET DATE FORMAT

SET TIME FORMAT

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Press arrow keypad to highlight

1

the item you wish to change.

PRESS MENU FOR PREVIOUS SCREEN

TURN OFF DISPLAY LIGHT

SET DATE FORMAT

SET TIME FORMAT

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Press SELECT keypad to

2

access available format
options for the item you
wish to change.

Changing the Time and Date Format

Choose SET DATE

1

FORMAT or SET TIME

2

FORMAT on the Format
Screen

NOTE: The SHOW/HIDE keypad
displays or removes time of day from
Dispenser Screen.

Move through format options
available by pressing keypad.
Last viewed format on the
screen will be active.

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PRESS MENU FOR P REVIOUS SCREEN

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Press MENU key to

3

return to Format
screen.

Changing the Language Format

Choose SELECT A

1

LANGUAGE on the
Format screen.

Press the desired

2

language keypad
Language choice will
become highlighted.

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SELECT

ENGLISH

BIENVENIDO

SELECCIONAR

ESPAÑOL

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BIENVENUE

CHOISIR

FRANÇAIS

• Press MENU key to

3

return to the Format
screen.

Activating/Deactivating Display Light

The LCD display light was designed to easily read the controls in low ambient light. The display light drops in power when the
automatic light sensor detects lower light levels in the room.

Choose TURN OFF THE

1

DISPLAY LIGHT on the
Format Screen.

Press SELECT keypad.

2

Text will change to TURN
ON THE DISPLAY
LIGHT and LCD

backlight will turn off.

PRESS MENU FOR P REVIOUS SCREEN

TURN OFF DISPLAY LIGHT

SET DATE FORMAT
SET TIME FORMAT

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To reactivate light:

• Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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Message Screen

The Message Center is capable of recording up to 99 messages, with a total recording limit of 5 ½ minutes. The Message Indicator
Light indicates three types of messages: no messages (no light is lit), saved messages (a steady, red light is lit), and new messages (red
light is blinking).

Recording Messages

1

Press MESSAGE key.

• Press STOP keypad when finished speaking.

3

Press the RECORD keypad and speak into

2

microphone (indicated by arrow on right side)

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• To review recorded message, press PLAY
keypad. If you wish to erase, press ERASE
keypad.

Playing and Erasing Messages

• Press MESSAGE key
to play messages. The Message
Center will always play new
messages first. If there are a
series of new messages, then
the Message Center will play
the first new message.

• Pressing NEXT keypad will
allow you to cycle through
a series of messages, or skip
ahead to a certain message
number.

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• To erase message, press

ERASE keypad and
follow instructions.

Adjusting Message Volume

The message volume may be adjusted three ways.

• Play a message from the Message
Center. Press the arrow keypads to
adjust volume as message is playing.
Press PLAY keypad or MESSAGE
key to play same message again.

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No ice or water will
dispense, or LCD controls
do not respond

Timer alarm will not shut
off.

Filters have been replaced,
but TIME TO REPLACE or
TIME TO ORDER messages
are still showing.

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Dispenser is in lock out
mode.

Freezer door is not closed. Power to dispenser is shut off if freezer door is open. Make sure freezer door is

Fuse is blown, or circuit
breaker needs to be reset.

Power outage has occurred

Reset keypads were not
pushed simultaneously.

Filter Status screen has not
been reset.

Reset keypads were not
pushed simultaneously.

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Dispenser Lock has been selected. See Lock/ Sound/ Light Screen:

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section to unlock dispenser.

Water or ice has been dispensed continuously for approximately 3 minutes and has
entered automatic lockout mode. See Lock/ Sound/ Light Screen:
section to unlock dispenser.

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Replace any blown fuses. Check circuit breaker and reset if necessary.

Call local power company listing to report outage.
Power Outage screen may need to be reset. See

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Press keypads simultaneously as indicated by Timer alarm screen. See Lock/
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See appropriate filter instructions under Water Filter and Air Filter Status Screen
section.

Press keypads simultaneously as indicated by Timer alarm screen. See Lock/
Sound/ Light Screen:

for instructions

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