BC21VC-P1325004WC
Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
Owner's Manual
English.....................................................................1
Español.................................................................. 19
Français................................................................. 38
Keep these instructions f or future reference . Be sure this
manual stays with refrigerator .
Contents
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Electrical Requirements ............................................. 2
Model Identification .................................................... 2
Service ........................................................................ 3
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Asure
Parts and Accesories ................................................. 3
Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator.......................... 3
Installation Instructions .............................................. 3
Installation Checklist .................................................. 7
Controls ....................................................................... 8
Fresh Food Features .................................................. 8
DeepfreezeTM Features ............................................. 11
Care and Cleaning .................................................... 13
Vacation Tips............................................................ 14
Energy Tips ............................................................... 14
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................ 15
Before Calling For Service ....................................... 16
Warranty .................................................................... 18
Espanõl ..................................................................... 19
Français .................................................................... 38
Note
T r anslation may sometimes cause v ariations in meaning.
In all cases where meaning varies, the most accurate
meaning will be the English version of this document.
Extended Service Plan ................................. 3
Space Requirements .............................................. 3
Leveling Refrigerator ............................................... 3
Door Reversal .......................................................... 4
Connect ice maker water supply line
(some models). ........................................................ 6
Fresh Food and DeepfreezeTM Controls .................. 8
Setting Controls ...................................................... 8
Fresh Food Shelves ................................................ 8
Adjustable Deli DrawerTM (some models) ............... 8
Garden Fresh
Chiller FreshTM System (some models) .................. 9
Storage Rack (some models) ............................... 10
Covered Storage Bucket (some models) ............. 10
Dairy Center (some models) ................................. 10
Door Buckets ........................................................ 10
Tall Package Retainer ........................................... 10
Door Shelves ......................................................... 10
Adjustable Divider (some models) ........................ 11
Bottle Holder ......................................................... 11
Frost-Free System ................................................ 11
Automatic Ice Maker (some models) ................... 11
Ice Service Rack (some models) ......................... 11
Slideout Shelf (some models) .............................. 12
Vertical Shelf Divider (some models) ................... 12
Fixed Wire Shelf (some models) .......................... 12
Wire Basket (some models) ................................. 12
Ice Bin (some models) .......................................... 12
General Cleaning................................................... 13
Adhesives ............................................................. 13
Door Gaskets ........................................................ 13
Condenser Coils.................................................... 13
Glass Shelves ....................................................... 13
Odor Removal ....................................................... 13
Light Bulb Replacement ........................................ 14
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Crisper............................................ 9
Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death do not cut or remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. Refrigerator must be
grounded at all times. Do not remove warning tag from
power cord.
Do not use a two-prong adapter . Do not use an
extension cord.
Electrical Grounding Instructions — This refrigerator is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection
against possible shock hazards. If you encounter a two–
prong receptacle, contact a qualified electrician and have
the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly
grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with
the National Electrical Code.
Refrigerator is designed to operate on a separate 103 to
126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
Model Identification
Thank you for purchasing this Amana® refrigerator. Please
read this Owner's Manual thoroughly . This man ual
provides proper maintenance information. Any questions,
call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304
inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside the U .S.A.
Complete registration card and promptly return. If
registration card is missing, call the Consumer Affairs
Department.
When contacting Amana , provide product information.
Product information is on the serial plate, located on
upper left corner ceiling of Fresh Food section. Record the
following information.
Model Number: _________________________
Manufacturing Number: _________________________
S/N or Serial Number: _________________________
Date of Purchase: _________________________
Dealer's name and address: ________________________
________________________________________________
For more information visit our website
www.amana.com
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Service
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Installation Instructions
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in
case warranty service is required. Any questions or to
locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT -LSVC
(1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside
U.S .A. W arranty service must be perf ormed by an
authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting
an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty
expires.
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 warr anty . This
plan covers functional parts, labor , and trav el charges.
Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories
(e.g. refrigerator shelves) over the phone . To order
accessories for your product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside
U.S.A. or 319-622-5511 outside U .S.A.
DANGER
Proper Disposal of Your
Refrigerator
Proper installation will ensure this refrigerator operates
most efficiently.
Space Requirements
WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors , such as
gasoline, awa y from refrigerator . F ailure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• T o ensure proper v entilation for your refrigerator , allow
for a 1"(2.5 cm) space at the top of your refrigerator .
• If your refrigerator has an ice maker , mak e sure yo u
leave some extra space at the back to allow for the
water line connection. The refrigerator can be flush with
the back wall if you do not have an ice maker installed.
• If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall,
leave 2 ½" minimum on hinge side (depending on your
model) to allow for the door to swing open 90°.
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator , or other heat source. Do not install the
refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall
below 55°F (13°C).
Leveling Refrigerator
CAUTION
IMPORTANT: Child entr apment and suffocation
are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned
refrigerators are still dangerous-even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you
discard an old refrigerator, please follow the
instructions below to help prevent accidents.
BEFORE BEFORE
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• T ake off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may
not easily climb inside.
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Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs
or other protective material to avoid property damage.
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
full door swing. If so , proceed to "Door Re v ersal" section
before lev eling your refrigerator .
If your refrigerator requires an ice maker water supply
connection, proceed to
section before lev eling your refrigerator.
1. Plug in power cord.
2. Move refrigerator into final location.
3. Level refrigerator using a level placed on top of the
refrigerator.
• Remove toe grille. Remove bottom hinge cover if
refrigerator has a stabilizing leg.
• T urn roller adjustment screws to raise or lower
refrigerator cabinet. F ront of refrigerator must be
¼" (6 mm), or ½ bubble on your level, higher than
the back of your refrigerator .
• Make sure refrigerator cabinet is level from side to
side by adjusting left and right roller adjustment
screw .
• T urn stabilizing leg (some models) clockwise until
firmly against floor.
Connect ice maker water supply
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A
B
C
A Roller adjustment screw C Stabilizing leg
B Bottom hinge cover (some models)
Door Reversal
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
full door swing. To reverse door s wing direction perform
the following steps:
T ools Required
Putty knife (blade covered by masking tape)
5
/16" hex nut driver
3
/
" hex nut driver
8
1
/
" hex nut driver
4
Phillips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
1. Remove refrigerator handle.
• Remove handle screw from top handle trim. Pry up
edge of handle trim using a putty knife with the
blade covered with masking tape. Remove handle
from door by removing 1 remaining mounting screw
at each end of handle.
• Remove 1 plug from top hinge side of door and 2
from front hinge side of door. Replace 3 plugs in
empty mounting holes.
driver blade or putty knife blade wrapped in
masking tape. Pry up back edge of handle cap
and remove from handle.
• Remove handle from door by removing two
mounting screws.
• Remove 2 plugs from opposite side of freezer door
and replace in empty mounting holes.
B
C
A
D
A Freezer handle C Screws
B Handle cap D Plugs
3. Remove top hinge cov er . Top hinge cover snaps off.
Remove top hinge and hinge shim using hex nut
driver. Remo ve and retain all shims.
4. Remove refrigerator door by lifting door off of center
hinge pin. Inspect door to verify all shims are with
hinge pin.
5. Remove center hinge pin using he x nut driver . Due to
tight fit of pin, firm pressure may need to be applied.
Remove and retain all shims.
6. Remove freezer door by lifting door off bottom hinge.
7. Remove center hinge bracket and shim using Phillips
screwdriver .
8. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cov er . Both snap
off.
9. Remove bottom hinge and hinge shims using hex nut
driver. Remo ve and retain shims .
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B
D
C
E
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A Handle trim D Screw
B Name plate E Plugs
C Handle
IMPORT ANT : For plug remo val requiring use of flat blade
screwdriver or putty knife, blade of tool must be
covered with masking tape to avoid damage to
refrigerator finish. For plugs using a screwdriver- or nut
driver- style head, use appropriate tool to avoid damage
to plugs.
2. Remove freezer door handle.
• Open freezer door 90°. Locate two notches on
back of freezer handle. Insert flat screwdriver
B
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D
C
E
F
G
H
I
D
J
K
L
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A 5/16" hex nut screws I Phillips screws
B T op hinge J Bottom hinge pin
C Hinge shim(s) K Bottom hinge
D Round shim(s) L Bottom hinge
E 5/16" hex nut shim(s)
F Center hinge pin M 3/8" screws
G Center hinge
H Center hinge shim(s)
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10. Reverse door stops.
• Locate door stop at bottom edge of refrigerator door.
Unscrew two Phillips screws to remove door stop.
Remove the two Phillips screws on opposite edge
of door. Mount door stop on opposite side . Replace
remaining screws in empty mounting holes.
• Repeat the above instructions to reverse door stop
on freezer door .
A
B
A Door B Door stop
11. Reverse doors by performing the following steps:
• Remove plugs and screws in opposite side of
refrigerator cabinet. Insert in holes left from hinge
removal.
12. Mount bottom, center, and top hinges with shims on
opposite side of cabinet.
• Replace bottom hinge on opposite side of cabinet.
V erify hinge shims are in position before screwing
into place. After placing hinge pin into outside hole,
replace round shims. Some bottom hinges may
have plugs in holes. In case of this, remove plug
from outside hole, put pin in hole, and replace plug
in empty hole.
• Replace center hinge bracket and hinge shim, and
screw into place.
• Hang freezer door.
• Replace center hinge pin with hex nut driver. Mak e
sure fit is tight. Replace round shims.
• Replace top hinge and shims, but allow enough
clearance to slide hinge side of refrigerator door into
place. Tighten down top hinge to securely hold door .
• Use a dime at top to space door 11/16"(18 mm)
from cabinet.
• Handle side of door should be approximately
1
/8" (3 mm) higher than hinge side. Door will
become level when it is loaded with food.
• Snap handle trim into place and replace screw.
14. Mount freezer handle to opposite side of door using
mounting screws removed in previous step.
• Angle front edge of handle cap downward toward
back lip of freezer handle. V erify bottom tab on
freezer cap slides under rear lip of freezer handle.
Snap rear edge of handle cap in place.
15. Check unit for proper leveling following instructions in
section titled
Leveling Refrigerator
, starting with step
3.
16. Replace toe grille and bottom hinge cover .
Important: Look for arrow printed on inside of grille to
insure proper placement.
• Snap top portion into place first. Press down on
lower part of grille until bottom portion snaps into
place.
17. Apply a thin coat of petroleum jelly to hinge side of
gaskets on both the refrigerator and freezer door.
1/8"
(3 mm)
11/16"
(18 mm)
13. Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of door
using mounting screws removed in previous step.
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Connect ice maker water supply line
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(some models)
DANGER
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death. Disconnect power to
refrigerator before connecting water supply .
port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water
valve inlet port. Mak e sure copper tubing is secure b y
pulling on copper tubing.
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B
CAUTION
Observe the following to av oid property damage:
• Make sure water pressure to water valve is
between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
• Tighten adapter fitting and nuts with pliers and
wrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before returning refrigerator to normal location. After
24 hours check again for leaks.
Important
• Before connecting watter supply, contact a plumber to
connect coper tubing to household plumbing in
compliance with local codes and ordinances.
• DO NOT use piercing type or 3/16" saddle valves!
Both reduce water flow , become clogged with time and
in addition, may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The
correct type of shut-off valve requires a ¼" hole to be
drilled in the water supply pipe before valve attachment.
• Do not install copper tubing in area where temperatures
drop below 32°F (0°C).
Materials Required
1
/4" O.D . (6 mm) flexib le copper tubing is required. Length
of copper tubing must reach from water supply
connection to water valve inlet port on back of
refrigerator, plus additional 8 ft. (2 m) of tubing f or a
service loop. A service loop will allow refrigerator to be
pulled away from the wall without disconnecting tubing.
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water v alv e inlet port.
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E
D
A "P" clamp D Brass nut
B Copper tubing E Water valve inlet
C Brass sleeve port
3. T urn on water supply to refrigerator and chec k for
leaks. Correct any leaks at connection. Be careful not
to overtighten connection.
4. Create a service loop using extreme care to avoid
kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator cabinet
with a "P" clamp. It is important to secure copper
tubing to refrigerator to avoid leaks when pushing
refrigerator back into opening.
B
A
A Plastic cap B Water valve inlet
port
2. Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing.
(Brass nut and sleeve are found in your literature
packet.) Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet
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Installation Checklist
This checklist is for personal records only.
Consumer Installer
Doors
Handles are solidly attached to doors.
Handle side of door is 1/8" (3 mm) higher than hinge side. (Door lowers when
loaded with food.)
Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet.
Leveling
Refrigerator is tilted 1/4" (6 mm) from front to rear.
T oe grille is properly attached to refrigerator .
Ice Maker
Water supply to refrigerator is turned on.
Water leaks are not present at connection between household water supply and
refrigerator. (After 24 hours, consumer should chec k connection for water leaks.)
Ice maker arm is in on position for ice production. (It may take up to 24 hours for
first harvest of ice.)
Notes
Consumer's Signature
Product Literature
Owner's manual is reviewed including the following information.
• product registration card
• Fresh Food and Deepfreez e© controls
• Humidity-controlled crispers
• normal operating sounds
Installer's Signature
DateInstaller's Company Name/Phone Number
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Controls
Fresh Food Features
This refrigerator is designed to operate at normal
household temperatures of 55° to 110°F (13° to 43°C).
Fresh Food and DeepfreezeTM Controls
Fresh F ood control is located on upper rear wall of F resh
Food section.
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DeepfreezeTM control is located on left front ceiling of
freezer section.
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Fresh Food Shelves
Shelves adjust to meet individual storage needs. Some
models feature SpillsaverTM Shelves and Easy Glide
shelves. SpillsaverTM Shelves hold minor spills for easier
cleaning.
TM
CAUTION
Make sure shelf is secure before replacing items on
shelf to avoid property damage.
CAUTION
Handle tempered glass shelves carefully to avoid
personal injury or property damage. Shelves ma y
break suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to
sudden temperature change.
• Remove shelves by lifting up shelf front, releasing
hooks from metal track, then pulling out.
• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track
and lowering front of shelf.
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B
Deepfreeze Control
Cold Coldest
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Setting Controls
When DeepfreezeTM control is set to
refrigerator nor freezer sections will cool. Initially, set
both controls to 4. W ait 24 hours for refrigerator and
freezer sections to stabilize temperatures. After 24 hours,
adjust controls, one number at a time, as desired. One is
warmest setting and seven is coldest.
Set controls precisely using a household thermometer
with a temperature range between -5° to 50°F
(-21° to 10°C).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
freezer section. W ait 5–8 hours. If Deepfreeze
temperature is not 0° to 2°F (-17° to -16°C), adjust
DeepfreezeTM control one number at a time. Check again
after 5–8 hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of Fresh
Food section. W ait 5–8 hours. If F resh Food temperature
is not 38° to 40°F (3° to 4°C), adjust Fresh Food control
one number at a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.
OFF
, neither
TM
A Shelf C Hook
B Metal rack
Easy Glide
items in back.
TM
shelves pull forward for easy access to
C
Adjustable Deli Drawer™ (some models)
• Remove drawer and sleeve by lifting and pulling out.
Refer to “Spillsaver™ Shelves” for instructions on
removing and replacing shelf.
• Replace drawer by sliding into place.
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Garden Fresh
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Garden Fresh
produce tightly . Do not wash produce bef ore placing in
crispers. Excess moisture could cause produce to spoil
prematurely . Do not line crispers with paper towels. Paper
towels retain moisture.
Garden Fresh
trim. Control adjusts humidity in crisper drawers. Slide
control to
spinach or cabbage. Slide control to
skins such as cauliflower , corn or tomatoes.
Remove shelf and crisper drawers by completing the
following steps:
1. Open left crisper.
high
• For doors hinged on left, open right crisper.
TM
Crispers
TM
crispers keep produce fresh longer. Wrap
TM
crisper control is located below front shelf
for produce with leaves such as lettuce,
low
for produce with
CAUTION
Handle tempered glass shelves carefully to avoid personal
injury or property damage. Shelves may break suddenly if
nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden temperature
change.
be adjusted to a lower number to compensate for colder
air.
Chiller FreshTM drawer can be mo ved from the left to the
right side of the refrigerator compartment to accomodate
different storage needs. To move dra wer perform the
following steps:
1. Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove
shelf by lifting from front, releasing hooks from metal
track, then pulling out.
2. Remove plastic cap from bac k wall of Fresh Food
section by placing a knife covered with masking tape
underneath cap and pulling forward.
3. Rotate boot 180° to opposite side.
4. Insert plastic cap in opposite side of Fresh Food
section. Confirm cap is snugly in place. Cold air
may cause food to freeze if cap is not replaced.
5. Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering the front. Use slots 4 though 6 only.
6. Replace drawer by sliding in. Make sure boot fits
snugly over air inlet in back wall.
2. Remove glass crisper top by gently pushing up from
underneath. Tilt one end up and pull out.
A
A Glass crisper top
3 . Remove left crisper by lifting from front while
supporting underneath and pulling out. For doors
hinged on left, remove right crisper.
4 . Remove support post at recess in bottom center of
Fresh F ood section.
5. Remove other crisper by sliding to opposite wall. Lift
from front while supporting underneath and pull out.
6. Replace crispers and shelf by performing steps 2–5
in reverse order .
Chiller FreshTM System (some models)
The Chiller FreshTM System features a draw er inside a
sleeve. F reezer air circulates between dr awer and slee ve.
This systems keeps food fresh longer and up to 5°F (3°C)
colder than refrigerator temperature.
Chiller FreshTM control is located below front shelf
trim.Control adjusts amount of air circulating around
drawer . Slide control to
temperature and to
crystals may form on drawer or food on
Cold air entering the Chiller FreshTM drawer can decrease
refrigerator temperature. Fresh F ood control may need to
COLD
COLDER
for normal refrigerator
for colder temperature. Ice
COLDER
setting.
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A
B
E
A
2
C
B
E
1 Chiller Fresh System installed on left side of refrig-
erator.
2 Chiller Fresh System installed on right side of refrig-
erator.
A Air inlet C Plastic cap
B Boot D Metal rack
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C
D
Storage Rack (some models)
Storage rack provides convenient storage for a large
bottle, eggs, etc.
• Hang rack by hooking over side of shelf.
Door Buckets
Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs.
• Remove door buckets by pushing tabs on both
sides of shelves toward center and pulling bucket
out.
• Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock
into place.
A
A
A Bottle rack
Covered Storage Bucket (some models)
The covered storage bucket has a lid and removable egg
tray. When tray is remov ed, b ucket will accept standard
egg carton, ice, etc.
Dairy Center (some models)
The dairy center provides convenient storage for b utter,
cheese, etc.
• Remove dairy center by lifting door, pushing tabs of
shelf down on both sides, and pulling out.
• Replace dairy center by sliding in until tabs lock
into place, then lower door .
A T abs
Tall Package Retainer (some models)
Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainer fits
on front edge of any refrigerator door bucket or door shelf.
A
A T abs
Door Shelves
• Remove door shelves by lifting ends and pulling
out.
• Replace door shelves by placing shelf on glides and
sliding down.
A
A Door B T ab
B
A Glide
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A
DeepfreezeTM Features
Adjustable Divider (some models)
Adjustable divider keeps items in place and adjusts to
meet individual storage needs. Divider fits in any door
bucket or door shelf.
Bottle Holder (some models)
Bottle holder keeps items in place and adjusts to meet
individual storage needs. Bottle holder fits in any door
bucket or door shelf.
Frost-Free System
The Fresh F ood and freezer sections are completely
frost-free. Defrosting is automatic under normal
conditions. F resh Food and freez er sections nev er hav e
to be defrosted.
Automatic Ice Maker (some models)
• Make sure ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
A
B
C
A Off position C On position
B Ice maker arm
• After freezer section reaches normal temperature, the
ice maker fills with water and begins operating. Allow
24–48 hours after installation before first harvest of ice.
Ice maker produces 7 to 9 harvests of ice in a 24-hour
period under ideal conditions.
• After ice is formed, ice maker drops ice cubes into ice
storage bucket. During ice production, ice maker arm
raises and lowers. When ice storage buck et is full, ice
maker arm turns ice maker off.
Note: Discard first 3 harvests of ice so any impurities left
in the water line after installation are not consumed.
• If you wish to stop automatic ice production lift ice
maker arm. A definite click is heard when proper
position is reached. Ice maker arm will remain in that
position until pushed down.
Ice Service Rack (some models)
Install ice service rack by placing ice service rack on
washers and sliding down.
A
B
C
A Washer C Ice service rack
B Screws
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CAUTION
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Make sure shelf is secure before placing items on
shelf to avoid property damage.
Slideout Shelf (some models)
Slide out shelf pulls forward for easy access to items in
back.
• Remove slideout shelf by sliding forward until ball
point beneath center rail catches in molding groove.
• Grasp shelf by center rail, pull up, and remove.
• Slide in until ball point falls into molding groove.
A
B
A Central rail B Ball
Vertical Shelf Divider (some models)
Install vertical shelf divider by completing the following
steps:
1. Slide prongs of shelf divider beneath desired grill
work, slightly off-center from center rail.
2. Press top of divider down and slide hook assembly
beneath center rail.
Fixed Wire Shelf (some models)
• Remove wire shelf by pulling out. A sharp tug may
be necessary.
• Replace wire shelf by sliding in until back locks in
place.
Wire Basket
Wire basket slides out for easy access to items in back.
• Remove wire basket by lifting and pulling out.
• Replace wire basket by sliding in.
A
2
1
A Wire basket
Ice Bin (some models)
Ice bin sits below the ice service rack on the wire freezer
shelf.
A
A Ice bin
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