Amana ATB2115HRQ, ATB2135HRQ, ATB2115HRW, ATB1935HRQ Owner’s Manual
Top Freezer Refrigerator
Owner's Manual
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions......................................1
Installation ...............................................................2-4
Amana Appliances
403 West Fourth Street North
Newton, Iowa 50208
Ph# 1-800-843-0304 in U.S.A.
1-866-587-2002 in Canada
Internet: http://www.amana.com
Keep sales receipt as proof of original
purchase date.
Please read and keep this manual for future
reference.
TemperatureControls .................................................5
Looking Inside .........................................................6-7
Ice Service..................................................................8
Food StorageTips and Chart ................................9-10
Storing the Refrigerator ............................................11
Care and Cleaning ...................................................
Normal Operating Sounds .......................................13
BeforeYou Call .........................................................14
Warranty ...................................................................15
Manuel de I'utilisateur...............................................16
Manual del propietario ..............................................32
Have complete model and serial number
identification of your refrigerator.This is locat-
ed ona data plate inside the refrigerator com-
partment, on the upper left side. Record
these numbers below for easy access.
Model Number
Serial Number
Part No. 111537-1
Form C/09/03
In our continuing effort to improve the quality of
our appliances, it may be necessary to make
changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY
SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
To reduce risk of injury or death,
follow basic precautions, including
the following:
WarningandImportantSafetyInstruc-
tionsappearinginthismanualarenot
meantto coverall possibleconditions
andsituationsthatmayoccur.Common
sense,cautionandcaremustbeexer-
cisedwheninstalling,maintainingor
operatingthisappliance.
Alwayscontactyourdealer,distributor,
serviceagentor manufacturerabout
problemsorconditionsyoudonotunder-
stand.
When using your appliance, always
follow basic precautions.
Use the refrigerator only for its intend-
ed purpose.
Toprevent possibility of hazard due to
electrical shock, never plug the refrig-
erator into a receptacle which has not
been grounded adequately and in
accordance with the local and national
electrical codes. See A_.warning and
the grounding instructions that follow.
Unplug the refrigerator before clean-
ing or replacing a light bulb.
In case of power failure, minimize door
openings. If the power failure is of a
long duration, protectthe food byplac-
ing blocks of dry ice on top of the
packages or check with a local frozen
foods locker about temporary storage.
Frozenfoods which have thawed com-
pletely should not be refrozen.
DANGER . Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe per,
sonal injury or death:
WARNING , Hazards or Unsafe
practices which COULD result in
severe personal injury or death:
CAUTION' Hazards or unsafe
practices which COULD result in
minor personal injury.
Any electrical service cord that
becomes frayed or damaged should
be immediately repaired or replaced.
Never unplug your appliance by
pulling on the power cord.
Yourrefrigerator should not beoperat-
ed in the presence of explosive fumes.
Children should not climb, hang or
standon the shelvesofthis refrigerator.
This appliance is designed to oper-
ateon a normal !15 volt, !5 ampi6 0
cycle line,There should be a sepa-
rate, grounded circuit serving this
appliance only. Do not use an
extension cord. Do not use any
device that will alter the electrical
performance of this appliance,
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and
suffocation are not problems of the
past. Junked or abandoned refrigera-
tors are still dangerous - even if they
sit out for "just afew days."If you are
getting rid of your old refrigerator.
please follow the instructions below to
help prevent accidents.
Beforeyou throw away your old refrig-
erator or freezer:
Take off the doors.
Leave the shelves in
place so children
may not easily climb
inside.
This appliance is equipped with a three-
pronged grounding plug for your protec-
tion against possible electrical shockhaz-
ards. It must be plugged into a grounding
receptacle. Where a standard two-prong
wall receptacle is encountered, it is the
personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have it replaced with a
properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle. Do not under any circum-
stances, cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord. Do not use an
adapter plug.
POWER SUPPLY CORD
WITH 3-PRONG
GROUNDING PLUG
GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
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Yournew refrigeratorwas packed careful-
ly for shipment. Remove and discard
shelf packing clips (if used) located just
above each shelf where they hook onto
the frame. To remove plastic clips wiggle
the clips sideways and pull straight out.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove foam insu-
lationfrom the vents located in the ceiling
of the fresh food compartment.
Remove and retain levelers attached
to crate base.
Remove and discard crate base and
screws.
Using slip joint pliers, install levelers
all the way into holes located in the
front corners of the cabinet.
Some refrigerator models have
adjustable wheels and can be leveled
by removing the base grill* and adjust-
ing the wheels with a Y_"socket or
screwdriver.(See figure 2.)
TURN CLOCKWISE
TO RAISE CABINET
CORNER
TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE TO
LOWER CABINET
Figure 2 CORNER
Allow for a free flow of air through the
front base grille.
Install the refrigerator where the room
temperature will not go below 55° E
With temperatures below 55° F, the
refrigerator will not run frequently
enough to maintain proper tempera-
ture in the freezer.
Allow a minimum X" clearance on the
sides, top and back for ease of instal-
lation. If refrigerator is placed with the
door hinge side against a wall, you
may want to allow additional space or
reversethe door swing(seepage 4)so
the door can be opened wider.
Use caution when installing the unit on
vinyl or hardwood floors so as not to
mark or otherwise damage the floor-
ing.A piece of plywood, a rug or other
material should be used to protect the
floor while positioning the unit.
Refrigerator should remain upright for
at least 30 minutes before plugging in.
Baser
Screw$_ _;_'_-
To enhance appearance and maintain
performance, the refrigerator should be
level. Depending on the model, the refrig-
erator can be leveled in one of two ways.
All refrigerator models have leveling
screws at the base of the cabinet
beneath each front corner. Levelers
can be adjusted byturning in or outas
required. If the floor is not level and it
is necessary to raise the rear of the
cabinet, use a piece of plywood or
other shim material. To lock the cabi-
net into place, turn down both leveling
screws.(See figure 1.)
*To remove the base grille, grasp both
ends and pull straight out. To replace,
align the spring clips with the round
openings in the cabinet and push each
end in until the grille locks into place.
For best results, after leveling the
cabinet, open and close the doors,
then relevel.
Figure 1
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REFRIGERATORDOORHANDLEWITHOUTEXTENSIONTRIM
0
ALIGN HANDLE OVER SCREW
HOLES. FIRST INSTALLTHE "A"
SCREW TO SECURE HANDLE,
FOLLOWED BY THE "B" SCREW.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
NO. 2 PHILLIPS
SCREW DRIVER
IS REQUIRED
FOR
INSTALLATION.
O
SNAP EXTENSION INTO
PLACE AT THE BOTTOM
OF THE HANDLE.
INSTALL SCREW IN
HANDLE HOLE. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
(IF NEEDED)
Door should be level when the cabinet is
level.
• The freezer door is too high.
Remove
Loosen hinge cap
screws
I[ _; 5/16"
, , tl,.Foam door
-- spacer-
DO NOT
discard
TOPMOUNTHANDLEINSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
TOPOFFREEZERDOOR
ALIGN HANDLE OVER SCREW HOLES. _"_r_ NO. 2 PHILLIPS
FIRST INSTALL THE "A" SCREWS TO , I1__( l I SCREW DRIVER
SECURE HANDLE, FOLLOWED BY THE \ I I IS REQUIRED
"B" SCREWS. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN. \ I { FOR
SCREW HOLES AT THE TOP AND I \II
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BOTTOM OF THE DOORS ARE SIZED I \L_ ,1
FOR SELF THREAD NG SCREWS DO I "-_f
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INSTALLATION.
REFRIGERATORDOORHANDLEWITHEXTENSIONTRIM
NO. 2 PHILLIPS SCREW DRIVER IS
REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION.
O
SNAP TOP OF EXTENSION
INTO PLACE AT THE ,,._"-'-_
BOTTOMOFTHEx" /ll'X',.
___ OALIGN HANDLE OVER SCREW
HOLES. FIRST INSTALL THE "A"
SCREW TO SECURE HANDLE,
FOLLOWED BY THE "B"SCREW.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
)o
HANDLE.
INSTALL SCREW IN HANDLE
HOLE. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
(SELECT MODELS)
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• Both doors are too high,
Remove
Loosen ,. hinge cap
screws
_ 4 6"
!
!
Loosen screws and slide
lower hinge right to lower doors.
• Both doors are too low.
Loosen screws_ h_ge cap
Remove
_) ON CERTAIN MODELS
REMOVE BACKING
FROM TAPE.
AFTER / II_
STEP 5 I IF/4
APPLY I II
PRESSURE. _
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_ SLIDE HANDLE
TENSION OVER
RACKET AT
BOTTOM OF
DOOR.
t 5/16"
Loosen screws and slide
lower hinge left to raise doors.
• Retighten screws after making
adjustments.
* Refer to installation instructions for
more information.
Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver,
_" socket and ratchet, putty knife or _,_"
end wrench.
1. Remove the hinge cap and set aside.
2. Remove screws and hinge with a %_"
socket wrench and set aside.
3. Carefully lift and removefreezer door.
10. Removethe plug buttons from tops of
freezer and refrigerator doors and
replace them on the opposite side.
11. Remove screw hole plugs from top of
cabinet and replace on the opposite
side.
12. Remove washers and stem from the
inside of the hinge plate and place
them on the outside of the hinge
plate.
(IF NEEDED)
5//16"
4. Remove screw and hinge arm from
top of the refrigerator door.
5. Carefully lift and remove refrigerator
door.
6. Remove grille cover and set aside.
7. Remove hinge plate from lower cor-
ner of refrigerator and secure iton the
opposite side.
8. Remove the plate from the underside
of the refrigerator door and secure it
on the opposite side.
9. Remove the plate from the underside
of the freezer door and secure it on
the opposite side.
13. Carefully replace refrigerator door on
the hinge plate in lower corner.
14. Slide the hinge arm into place and
secure with screw.
15. Carefully place freezer door on top of
hinge arm use foam door spacer to
set gap.*
16. Slide top hinge into place on freezer
door and secure screws with %0"
wrench.
17. Snap hinge cap securely in place.
18. Replace grille cover.
Remember to plug in your refrigerator
and reset the controls to the appropriate
setting(s).
Rest door on a non-scratching surface.
Too;
A. Remove left screw.
B. Open door and lift. Rest door on a
non-scratching surface.
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Remove hinge plate assembly. Rest door
on a non-scratching surface.
Do not discard the foam door spacer.
Doors may settle with use.
Dependingonthemodel,thestyleofthecontrolswillvary.Thecontrolsarelocatedatthetopofthefreshfoodcompartment.
Allow 24 hours Initial setlng : 4
INITIAL SETTINGS
INITIAL SETTINGS
| Your refrigerator will run continu-
ously for several hours when you
first start it.This is normal.
| Let the refrigerator run at least8-12
hours before adding food.
Thefreezer control has settingsfrom 1 _ The fresh food control has settings
(warmest) to 7 (coldest). Initially set from 1 (warmest) to 7 (coldest).
this control on 4. Initially set this control on 4.
The refrigerator control has settings _ Thefreezer control has settingsfrom 1
from 1 (warmest) to 9 (coldest). (warmest) to 9 (coldest). Initially set
Initially set this control on 5. this control on 5.
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24 hours after adding food, you may
decide that one or both compartments
should be colder or warmer. If so,
adjust the control(s) as indicated in the
table below.
Except when starting the refrigerator,
do not change either control more
than one number at a time.
At times, the front of the refrigerator cab-
inet may be warm to the touch. This is a
normal occurrence that helps prevent
moisturefrom condensing on the cabinet.
This condition will be more noticeable
when you first start the refrigerator, dur-
ing hot weather and after excessive or
lengthy door openings.
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Allow 24 hours for temperatures to
stabilize before resetting.
Changing either control will have
some effect on the temperature of the
other compartment.
m
Fresh Food Compartment
tooWarm
Fresh Food Compartment
too Cold
Freezer too Warm
Freezer too Cold
Turn Refrigerator Off
(Dial Controls)
Turn Refrigerator Off
(Slide Controls)
NOTE: Turning the control to OFF or 0 stops cooling in BOTH compartments. It does
not shut off power to the refrigerator.
Adjust fresh food control to next higher setting.
Adjust fresh food control to next lower setting.
Adjust freezer control to next higher setting.
Adjust freezer control to next lower setting.
Set fresh food control to OFF or 0.
Slide the freezer control to OFE
f
Your refrigerator is designed to defrost
automatically.
| During the automatic defrost cycle,
you may notice a red glow/reflec-
tion in the vents on the back wall of
the freezer compartment and you
may hear the sound of water
droplets coming into contact with
the defrost heater. This is normal !i
during the defrost cycle.
In order to ensure proper temperatures,
you need to permit air flow between the
refrigerator and freezer sections. As
shown in the illustration.
SHELVES
Adjustable 8helves: Cantilever shelves
may be availablewith your refrigerator.To
remove a shelf, slightly lift up the rear of
the shelf and pull straight out. Tolock the
shelf into another position, tilt up the front
edge of the shelf. Insert the hooks into
the desired frame openings and let the
shelf settle into place, making sure the
shelf is securely locked at the rear. On
certain models the outside edge of the
shelf rests on railsformed into the side of
the refrigerator cabinet.
shelf style may vary
DOORS
The Pick-Off Door Bins (select models)
are designed to accommodate gallon-
plus sized containers. They are
adjustable and easily removed. To
remove: Lift the bin up until it clears the
retainers on the door liner, then pull the
bin straight out. Reverse the above pro-
cedure to replace the bin.
Other models are constructed with
durable, Fixed Door 8helves with the
gallon-plus storage capacity.
Keepers (select models) fit in door
shelves or bins to secure bottles and
other containersin place when the door is
opened or closed. Keepers are adjusted
by sliding side to side.
DO NOT block any of these vents with
food packages. If the vents are blocked,
airflow will be prevented and temperature
and moisture problems may occur.
Full Width 8helves: Some models have
full width shelves that rest on linear sup-
port rails. To remove: pull the shelf for-
ward until it stops, lift the front and pull
the shelf straight out. Toreinstall, reverse
this procedure.
Never attempt to adjust a shelf that
is loaded with food,
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DRAWERS
Yourrefrigerator haseithera snack draw-
er or a temperature controlled storage
drawer.
This drawer is designed to provide a
short-term storage area for fresh meats,
cheeses and lunch meats.
CRISPERS
The Crispers provide storage for fruit
and vegetables. Some crisper drawers
have humidity slide controls.
For fruit storage, slide the control to the
left to provide lower humidity conditions in
the drawer.
Some refrigerators are equipped with an
adjustable Freezer Shelf. The shelf can
be adjusted to accommodate a variety of
frozen food loads.
Toremove the shelf:
The temperature control (select models)
is located above the drawer, on the back
wall of the refrigerator.
Slide the control up to "Cool" for storing
cheese or snack items. Slide the control
down to "Cold"to create a lower temper-
ature within the drawer. A lower temper-
ature is recommended when storing
meat, poultry or fish.
The snack drawer does not have an
adjustable temperature capability.
Toremove this drawer for cleaning:
pull the drawer out until it stops
lift the drawer up slightly and pull itout
Toreplace the drawer:
reverse the above procedure
| For best results, keep the drawer
tightly closed.
Forvegetable storage, slide the control to
the rightto providehigher humidity condi-
tions in the drawer.
Toremove a crisper drawer for cleaning:
pull out the crisper until it stops
tilt the drawer up slightly and pull it out.
Toreplace the crisper drawer:
align the drawer in the tracks, lift the
drawer front and slide in.
| For best results, keep the crispers
tightly closed.
The Crisper Shelf Top serves as the
lower refrigerator shelf.
To remove the crisper shelf, lift the front
edge of the shelf, pull the shelf straight
out.
To replace the crisper shelf, position the
rear of the shelf on the support. Push the
shelf back until the front edge can be low-
ered into place.
DAIRY COMPARTMENT
To use the Dairy Compartment, simply
raise the cover.
lift the left end up about 3 inches
pull the right end bars out of the cups
in the sidewall.
Toreplace the shelf:
reposition the removable support
plugs on the left side wall to the
desired level
reverse the removal procedure.
Other models have a partial width freezer
shelf. This shelf is positioned on the left
side of the freezer compartment by
mounting into the left side wall.
Never attempt to adjust a shelf
when it is loaded with food.
The Drop Down Freezer Basket (select
models) is found on the lower shelf of the
freezer door.This areaprovides spacefor
frozen food items that tendto shift or slide
(such as bagged vegetables).
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(UBETRAY;
Some models are equipped with icecube
trays.Torelease the icecubes from a tray,
hold the tray upside down over a bin and
twist both ends.
Some models are automatic ice maker
ready. The number of the appropriate ice
maker kit needed for installation into
these models appears on the data plate.
The kit contains installation instructions
and water connection instructions.
| Energy ratingguides that are post-
ed on the refrigerator at the time of
purchase do not include optional
ice maker energy usage.
Other models have a factory installed ice
maker. The water inlet tubing assembly
required to complete the water connec-
tion to the water valve is located in a bag
inside the refrigerator. Connect the ice
maker to the water supply as instructed in
the separate instructions furnished with
the refrigerator.
ADJUSTABLE ICE LEVEL
(SELECT MODELS)
Some ice makers are equipped with a
sensor arm to adjust the amount of ice in
your ice storage tray for times when less
ice isneeded.
After your refrigerator has been con-
nected to the water supply, move the
sensor arm into the down position.This
will start its operation.The ice maker
will fill with water when the freezer
reaches the proper temperature.
It may be 8 to 12 hours before the ice
maker furnishes any usable ice cubes.
The first one or two batches will prob-
ably contain undersized and irregular
cubes because of air in the supply
line.
The initial batch may also contain
impurities from the new water supply
piping. Therefore, all cubes from the
first two or three batches should be
discarded.
When the ice cubes are ejected it is
normal for several cubes to be joined
together at the ends. They can easily
be broken apart. The ice maker will
continue to make ice until the supply
of ice cubes raises the sensor arm,
shutting the ice maker off.
Certain sounds may accompany the
various cycles of the ice maker. The
motor may have a slight hum, the
cubes will rattle as they fall into an
empty storage pan and the water
valve may click or "buzz" occasionally.
If the ice is not used frequently,the ice
cubes will become cloudy,shrink, stick
together and taste stale.Emptythe ice
storage bin periodically and wash it in
lukewarmwater. Be sure to dry the bin
before replacing it.
To remove the ice bin, pull it forward,
away from the ice maker.Toavoid the
ice maker dumping ice while the bin is
removed, turn the ice maker off by lift-
ing the sensor arm.
To replace the ice bin, reverse the
above procedure. Turn the ice maker
on by lowering the wire lever arm.
Beverages and foods should not be
placed in the ice storage bin for quick
chilling. These items can block the
sensor arm, causing the ice maker to
malfunction.
Turnoff (arm up) the ice maker when
the water supply is to be shut off for
several hours.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not place fingers or hands on the
automatic ice making mechanism while
the refrigerator is plugged in. This will
help protect you from possible injury. It
will also prevent interference with moving
parts of the ejector mechanism and the
heating element that releases the cubes.
Under certain rare circumstances, ice
cubes may be discolored, usually appear-
ing with a green-bluish hue.The cause of
this unusual discoloration can be a com-
bination of factors such as certain char-
acteristics of local waters, household
plumbing and the accumulation ofcopper
salts in an inactive water supply line
which feeds the ice maker.
Continued consumption of such discol-
ored ice cubes may be injurious to health.
If such discoloration is observed, discard
the ice cubes and contact your dealer to
purchase and install a water line filter.
To adjust the amount of ice produced:
Push the plastic sensor arm inward and
rotate the wire lever arm to the desired
capacity.
Wire Lever
Arm
100%
50% } 00 "* Sensor Arm
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The fresh food compartment of a
refrigerator should be kept between
34° F and40° F with an optimum tem-
perature of 37° F.To check the tem-
perature, place an appliance ther-
mometer in a glass of water and place
in the center of the refrigerator. Check
after 24 hours. If the temperature is
above 40° F adjust the controls as
explained on page 5.
Avoid overcrowding the refrigerator
shelves.This reducesthe circulationof
air around the food and results in
uneven cooling.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Storage in the crisper drawers traps
moisture to help preserve the fruit and
vegetable quality for longer time peri-
ods. (Refer to page 6).
Sort fruits and vegetables before stor-
age and use bruised or soft items first.
Discard those showing signs of decay.
Always wrap odorous foods such as
onions and cabbage so the odor does
not transfer to other foods.
While vegetables need a certain
amount of moisture to remain fresh,
too much moisture can shorten stor-
age times (especially leafy vegeta-
bles). Drain vegetables well before
storing.
MEAT AND CHEESE
Raw meat and poultry should be
wrapped securely so leakage and
contamination of other foods or sur-
faces does not occur.
Occasionally mold will develop on the
surface of hard cheeses (Swiss,
Cheddar, Parmesan). Cut off at least
an inch around and below the moldy
area. Keep your knife or instrument
out of the mold itself. The remaining
cheese will be safe and flavorfulto eat.
Do NOT try to save individual cheese
slices, soft cheese, cottage cheese,
cream, sour cream or yogurt when
mold appears.
DAIRY FOOD
Most dairy foods such as milk, yogurt,
sour cream and cottage cheese have
freshness dates on their cartons for
appropriate length of storage. Store
these foods in the original carton and
refrigerate immediately after purchas-
ing and after each use.
IOOl;TIIill
Thefreezer compartment of a refriger-
ator should be kept at approximately
0° F.To check the temperature, place
an appliance thermometer between
the frozen packages and check after
24 hours. If the temperature is above
0° E adjust the control as described on
page 5.
PACKAGING FOODS FOR
FREEZING
To minimize dehydration and quality
deterioration use aluminum foil, freez-
er wrap, freezer bags or airtight con-
tainers. Force as much air out of the
packages as possible and be sure
they are tightly sealed.Trappedair can
cause the food to dry out, change
color and develop an off-flavor (freez-
er burn).
Overwrap fresh meats and poultry
with suitable freezer wrap prior to
freezing.
Do not refreeze meat that has com-
pletely thawed.
LOADING THE FREEZER
Avoid adding too much warm food to
the freezer at one time.This overloads
the freezer, slows the rate of freezing
and can raise the temperature of
frozen foods.
Leavespace betweenthe packages so
cold air can circulate freely, allowing
food tofreeze as quickly as possible.
Avoid storing hard-to-freeze foods
such as ice cream and orangejuice on
the freezer door shelves. These foods
are best stored in the freezer interior
wherethe temperature varies less with
door openings.
Refer to the Food Storage Chart on
page 10 for approximate storage
times.
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A freezer operates more efficiently
when it is at least two-thirds full.
FOOD STORAGE CHART
(Storage times are approximate and may vary depending on type of packaging, storage temperature, and the quality of the food when
purchased.)
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Butter
Milk & cream
Cream cheese, cheese
spread & cheese food
Cottage cheese
Sour cream
Hard cheese (Swiss,
Cheddar & Parmesan)
1month
1week
1-2weeks
3-5 days
10days
1-2months
6-9 months
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
4-6 months
May become crumbly
Wrap tightiy or cover.
Check carton date. Close tightly. Don't return unused portions
to original container. Don't freeze cream unless whipped.
Wrap tightly.
Store in original carton. Check carton date.
Wrap tightly. Cut off any moid.
m-k-k-r
Eggs in the shell
Leftover yolks or whites
3 weeks
12-4 days
Not recommended
9-12 months
Refrigerate small ends down.
For each cup of yolks to be frozen, add ! tsp. sugar for use in
sweet, or 1 tsp. salt for non-sweet dishes.
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Apples
Bananas
Pears, plums, avocados
Berries, cherries, apricots
Grapes
Citrus fruits
Pineapples, cut
11 month
12-4 days
13-4 days
12-3 days
13-5 days
1-2 weeks
2-3 days
8 months (cooked)
6 months (wholelpeeled)
Not recommended
6 months
1 month (whole)
Not recommended
6-12 months
May also store unripe or hard apples at 60-70 ° E
Ripen at room temperature before refrigerating. Bananas and avo-
cados darken when refrigerated.
May also store at 60-70 ° E If refrigerated, store uncovered.
WiU not ripen after purchase. Use quickly.
Asparagus
Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cau-
iiflower, green peas, lima
beans, onions, peppers
Cabbage, celery
Carrots, parsnips, beets, &
turnips
Lettuce
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Chicken and Turkey, whole
Chicken and Turkey, pieces
Fish
Bacon
Beef or lamb, ground
Beef or lamb, roast & steak
Ham, fuily cooked, whole
half
slices
Luncheon meat
Pork, roast
Pork, chops
Sausage, ground
Sausage, smoked
Veal
Frankfurters
i 1-2days
13-5 days
1-2 weeks
7-!0 days
17-!0 days
i 1-2 days
i 1-2 days
i 1-2 days
7 days
1-2 days
3-5 days
7 days
5 days
3 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
3-5 days
1-2 days
7 days
3-5 days
7 days
8-10 months
8-10 months
Not recommended
8-10 months
Not recommended
12 months
9 months
2-6 months
1 month
3-4 months
6-9 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
4-6 months
4 months
1-2 months
1-2 months
4-6 months
1 month
Do not wash before refrigerating. Store in crisper.
Wrap odorous foods. Leave peas in pods.
Wrap odorous foods & refrigerate in crisper.
Remove tops. Wrap odorous foods and refrigerate in the crisper.
Keep in original packaging for refrigeration. When freezing longer
than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration.
When freezing ionger than 2 weeks, overwrap with freezer wrap.
Unopened, vacuum-packed luncheon meat may be kept up to 2
weeks in the Snack Drawer.
Processed meats should be tightly wrapped and stored in the
Snack Drawer.
Sources: United States Department of Agriculture; Food Marketing Institute; Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University
3. Disconnect the refrigerator from the
electrical outlet.
If you will be gone for a month or less,
leavethe controls at the usual settings.
During longer absences:
1. Remove all food.
2. Shut off the ice maker (if installed) and
the valve where you tapped into the
water line to supply the refrigerator.
Referto thechart onthe followingpage for
specific refrigeratorcleaningguidelines.
Disconnect the power cord before
cleaning,
CLEANING UNDERTHE
REFRIGERATOR
Yourrefrigeratorcanbe rolledoutforclean-
ingthefloor underneath.Raisethe leveling
screws if engaged (see page 2). Pull the
refrigeratorstraightout fromthe wall.
4. Clean and dry the refrigerator
thoroughly.
5. Leave the doors open to prevent
odors.
REPLACING A
LIGHT BULB
Disconnect the power cord before
replacing light bulb(s),Wear gloves
as protection against broken glass.
Always use a standard 40 or 60 watt
appliance bulb.
Refrigerator
The light bulb(s) is/are located under the
top of the refrigerator compartment.
Toreplace:
When moving, follow steps 1-4 under
Vacations. In addition, remove and care-
fully pack any items that are easily
removable. Ship the refrigerator in an
upright position with the doors taped
shut.
Freezer
Some models are equipped with a freez-
er light. This light is located on the back
wall ofthe freezer compartment, near the
upper right corner.
Toremove the bulb cover:
Grasp the top and bottom of the bulb
cover.Press in the areas ofthe attach-
ment tabs, applying enough pressure
to unhook the tabs. At the same time,
pivot the cover down and remove.
Unscrew the light bulb and replace.
Replace the bulb cover by pivoting it
back into place and snapping the tabs
into the appropriate slots.
Unscrew the light bulb and replace.
Disconnect the power cord before cleaning. Do not touch refrigerated surfaces with wet or damp hands, Damp objects
stick to co!d metal surfaces. Before cleaning the freezer, allow it to warm up. Allow glass shelves to warm up before
immersing in warm water.
Refrigerator Cleaning Chart
Base grille Mild detergent and warm
water
Mild liquid sprays
Vacuum cleaner
attachment
Condenser No need for cleaning unless environment is particularly greasy,dusty
Door handles
Painted metal surfaces:
Cabinet, doors
Door gasket
Glass shelves
Interior and door liner
Mild detergent and warm
water
Mild liquid sprays
Mild detergent and warm
water
Mild liquid sprays
Baking soda and warm
water
Mild detergent and warm
water
Mild detergent and warm
water
Glass cleaner
Mild liquid sprays
Mild detergent and warm
water
Baking soda and warm
water
Remove the base grille by grasping the ends and pulling straight out.
Toreplace, align the clips with the round openings in the cabinet and
push each end in until the base grille snaps into place.
or there is significant pet traffic in the home.
Dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Do notwipe the refrigerator with a soiled dishwashing cloth or wet
towel.These may leave residue that can scratch and weaken the
paint. Do not use scouring pads, powdered cleansers, bleach or
cleaners containing bleach. These products can scratch and erode
the paint finish.
Do notwax plastic or vinyl parts.
Use 1-2 tablespoons baking soda per quart of water. Be sure to
wring out excess water from sponge or cloth when cleaning
around controls, lights,or electrical parts.
Allow the glass to warm up to room temperature before
immersing in warm water. Never use hot water.
See above for baking soda solution.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners, concentrated detergents, bleach-
es, cleaning waxes, solvents or polish cleaners to clean the refrig-
erator interior.
Drawers, bins,
egg cradle, etc.
Mild detergent and warm
water
Dry thoroughly. DO NOT wash in automatic dishwasher.
Improvementsinrefrigerationdesignmayproducesoundsinyournewrefrigeratorthataredifferentorwerenotpresentinanolder
model.Theseimprovementsweremadetocreatearefrigeratorthatisbetteratpreservingfood,ismoreenergyefficient,andisquieter
overall.Becausenewunitsrunquieter,soundsmaybedetectedthatwerepresentinolderunits,butweremaskedbyhighersound
levels.Manyofthesesoundsarenormal.Pleasenotethatthesurfacesadjacenttoa refrigerator,suchashardwalls,floorsand
cabinetrymaymakethesesoundsseemevenlouder.Thefollowingaresomeofthenormalsoundsthatmaybenoticedinanewrefrig-
erator.
ICE MAKER: (if equipped) The ice maker will
occasionally generate a rattling sound when the
ice cubes are ready to drop down into the ice
bin. Also, the motor that ejects the ice from its
tray prior to dropping the ice may also be
detectable. These are normal sounds necessary
DEFROST TIMER: Frost-free
refrigerators have a defrost timer
that will generate a clicking
sound when it cycles the unit into
and out of defrost cyc e.
for making ice.
FREEZER COMPARTMENT
CONTRACTION AND EX-
PANSION: A popping sound
may occur in the freezer when
the unit starts up due to
contraction or expansion of
the materials in the freezer
area.
COMPRESSOR: In order for a new
refrigerator to run more efficiently, the
refrigeration system may run longer to
keep food at the desired temperatures
for freshness. That new, high
efficiency compressor may run longer
and generate sounds such as a higher
pitched hum or pulsation.
REFRIGERANT FLOW: The flow of the I
refrigerant in your refrigerator may cause a I
gurgling or rattling sound when the unit is
running or just after the unit cycles off. The
refr gerant s st f ow ng n the tub ng.
AIRFLOW SOUNDS: Both the freezer evaporator
fan and the condenser fan at the bottom of the
cabinet will create airflow sounds. The evaporator
fan is circulating the cold air throughout the
refrigerator and freezer compartments. The
condenser fan is removing the heat generated
when the unit is cooled.
WATER VALVE (if equipped): A buzzing
sound may be detected in the back of the
unit when the ice dispenser calls for the
water valve to open to fill the ice maker
tray. Following the ejection of the ice,
there may be some water dripping
sounds when the trays are being filled.
I
CABINET LEVELING: An unlevel I
cabinet may cause rattling or vibrating I
noises. This can be fixed by adjusting
the whee s or eve ers proper y.
Review this chart of troubleshooting tips first...you may not need to call for service at all.
PROBLEM
Won't run
Runs too long,
too frequently
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Light not working
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Visible glow in
freezer vents
Warm air from
cabinet bottom
Cabinet vibrates
Odor in cabinet
Noise, sounds and
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vibrations
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Freezer, refrigerator
too warm (soft ice cream)
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Freezer, refrigerator
too cold (food freezing)
Automatic icemaker
not working
Ice cubes have
odor/taste
Ice cubes stickingin tray
Ice cubes evaporating
Moisture on cabinet
surface between doors
Moisture on inside cabinet
walls or in crisper
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Foods dry out
Excessive moisture in
crisper
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Power cord not plugged in.
No power to outlet.
Freezer control set to OFF position.
Refrigerator is in automatic defrost.
Room temperature iess than 55° E
Today's refrigerators start and stop more
often to maintain even temperatures.
Normal at startup for new or recently
installed units.
Prolonged or frequent door openings.
Door not sealing.
Base grille blocked.
Bulb burned out.
No power to unit.
Appearance of a red glow or reflection is
normal during the defrost cycle.
This is normal air flow for condenser
circulation.
Cabinet not ievei. Weak floor.
Odor producing foods not covered.
Normal noise.
Cabinet not level.
Control set too warm.
Prolonged door openings.
Room temperature Iess than 55° E
Products with high sugar content may
not harden completely when frozen.
Controi set too cold.
Sensor arm in up position. Adjust sensor arm down to ON position.
Cabinet not level.
Water supply not connected or restricted.
Freezer too warm.
Old cubes.
Bad water quality.
Food transmits odor/taste to ice.
Residue from minerals in the water.
Limited use of ice.
Not unusual during periods of high humidity.
Hot humid weather. Normal.
Frequent or prolonged door openings.
Door not closed properly.
Food not wrapped properly.
Crisper not tightly ciosed.
Temperature controls set too cold.
Packages not wrapped or sealed properly.
Food not wrapped properly.
Hot, humid weather.
WHAT TO DO
Push plug into outlet.
Replace fuse, reset circuit breaker.
Set freezer control (see page 5).
Wait 25 minutes for defrost cycle to end.
Relocate unit to proper climate (see installation on page 2).
Wait 24 hours to completely cool down
(see temperature controls on page 5).
This is normal. Minimize door openings.
Check to see if something is preventing door from closing.
Unblock to allow warm air to exit unit.
Unplug refrigerator and change bulb (see page 11).
Check to see if power cord is completely plugged in.
Level cabinet (see page 2.)
Cover or wrap odorous foods tightly. Clean cabinet.
See Normal Operating Sounds page 13.
Level cabinet (see page 2).
Adjust temperature control (see page 5).
Minimize door openings.
Unit wilI not run often enough to maintain proper temperatures.
Adjust temperature controi (see page 5).
Level unit (see page 2).
Connect water supply, or clear obstructions.
Adjust freezer temperature control (see page 5).
Discard; ice cubes may absorb odors which affect taste.
Contact local water treatment company.
Wrap foods tightly.
Wipe trays with vinegar-soaked cloth until clean.
Dump old ice cubes.
Minimize door openings.
Check to see if something is preventing door from closing.
Wrap or cover aiI foods tightly.
Close crisper all the way.
Adjust temperature controls (see page 5).
Wrap or cover aiI foods tightly.
Wrap or cover aiI foods tightly.
Minimize door openings.
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