Owner's Manual
Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator
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Amana Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
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Contents |
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Introduction ........................................................... |
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Important Safety Information ................................. |
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Installing Your Refrigerator ................................... |
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How to Remove the Doors and Hinges ............ |
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How to Reverse the Doors ................................ |
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How to Install and Remove Handles ................ |
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How to Replace the Doors and Hinges ............ |
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How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer 8 |
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How to Connect the Water Supply .................... |
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How to Level Your Refrigerator ....................... |
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How to Adjust the Temperature Controls ........ |
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Fresh Food Features .......................................... |
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Interior Shelves ............................................... |
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Door Storage ................................................... |
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Accessories .................................................... |
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Climate-Controlled Drawers ........................... |
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Storage Drawers ............................................. |
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Freezer Features ................................................ |
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Primary Features ............................................. |
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Shelves ........................................................... |
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Drawers ........................................................... |
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Door Storage ................................................... |
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Accessories .................................................... |
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Hints and Care ................................................... |
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How to Clean Your Unit ................................... |
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How to Remove and Replace Light Bulbs ...... |
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Trouble Shooting ................................................ |
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Warranty .............................................................. |
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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, call the Consumer Affairs Department.
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), or call 1(319)622-5511 if outside the U.S.A. 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 ceiling of 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(800)528-2682, 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 by contacting the Consumer Affairs Department. See contact information on the cover of your manual.
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Important Safety Information
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
!DANGER
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
!WARNING
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
!CAUTION
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
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.
!WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury, or death when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions, including the following:
1.Read all instructions before using 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 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 unit or cause unit 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.
! DANGER
To reduce risk of injury or death, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator
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.
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Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.
How do I measure an opening to insure proper fit?
A ½" of air space should be provided for the top and back of the unit to allow for proper air circulation. When installing your unit, 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 LevelYour Refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into a recess where top of unit is completely covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
How to Transport Your Unit
Follow these tips when moving the unit to final location:
•NEVER transport unit on its side. If an upright position is not possible, lay unit on its back. Allow unit to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes prior to plugging unit in to assure oil return to the compressor. Plugging unit in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.
•Use an appliance dolly when moving unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its side–NEVER from its front or back.
•Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the unit and dolly.
•Secure unit to dolly firmly with straps. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening restraints may
dent or damage outside finish.
How to Select the Best Location
Observe these points when choosing the final location for your unit:
•DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radiator, or other heat source. If not possible, shield unit with cabinet material.
•DO NOT install where temperature falls below 55°F (13°C). Malfunction may occur at this temperature.
•Make sure floor is level. If floor is not level, shim rear wheels of unit with a piece of plywood or other shim material.
•To assure proper door closure, verify that the unit is leveled with a ¼" 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
!WARNING
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.
!CAUTION
To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
1 Unplug power cord from power source.
2 Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover(s).
• Open freezer door as wide as possible.
• Depending on the model of your unit, you may have one or two bracket covers.
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Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin.
Hold freezer door in place while removing center hinge pin with a hex nut driver. Remove freezer door.
•Retain hinge pin for later use.
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Remove top hinge cover by removing Phillips screw.
• Retain screw and cover for replacement.
Unscrew hex head screws 
from top hinge to remove hinge.
• Retain all screws for later use.
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Remove Phillips screws to remove center hinge.
• Retain all screws for later use.
Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing bracket with hex head driver.
• Lift out bottom hinge pin (some models).
• Retain hinge pin and screws for later use.
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How to Reverse the Doors
1 Perform all steps listed in How to Remove the Doors and Hinges.
2 Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet screws to opposite side of cabinet.
•Remove cabinet plugs with flat
blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape.
•Remove center mullion screws
with hex head driver.
• For swing doors only
Remove bottom mullion screws with hex head driver.
Installing Your Refrigerator
IMPORTANT: When working directly on doors, place doors on a nonabrasive surface protected by towels or rugs to avoid damage to door finish.
3 Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food and freezer door to opposite side of door edge.
•Use a Phillips screwdriver for removal and installation.
4 See How to Install and Remove Handles to remove and reinstall handles.
5 Proceed to How to Replace the Doors and Hinges to mount doors.
How to Install and Remove Handles
Installing Fresh Food Front-Mounted Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the fresh food handles can be located within the fresh food section. The handle trim will be located in the literature pack. 
Removing Fresh Food Front-Mounted Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit through tight spaces, or when reversing the door.
1 Remove hex nut screws from door face with hex nut driver.
•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 portion of handle.
Installing Freezer Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the freezer handles can be located within the freezer section. 
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.
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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 remaining handle screws and remove handle.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
Removing Freezer Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit through tight spaces, or when reversing the door.
Remove handle screws with Phillips screwdriver.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
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Installing Your Refrigerator
How to Install and Remove Handles continued
Installing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the fresh food handles can be located on the back of the refrigerator.
Removing Fresh Food Side-Mounted Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit through tight spaces, or when reversing the door.
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 Freezer Handles
If installing handles for the first time, the freezer handles can be located on the back of the refrigerator.
Remove handle by removing 
three screws from side of door. 
• Retain screws for later replacement.
Removing Freezer Handles
Removing handles may be necessary when transporting unit through tight spaces.
Install handle by fastening with screws removed from edge of door.
Remove handle by removing three screws from handle.
•Retain screws for later replacement.
Installing and Removing Stainless Steel Front -Mounted Handles
!DANGER
To avoid risk of serious personal injury from sharp edges, do not remove front-mounted stainless steel handles from unit.
How to Replace the Doors and Hinges
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Install hinge assemblies.
•Install top hinge loosely with hex head screws.
•Install center hinge with Phillips screws.
•Install bottom hinge with hex head screws.
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 Place hinge side of freezer door on bottom hinge pin and hold freezer door upright while installing center hinge pin with hex head driver.
•Replace any applicable door shims.
•Make sure the hinge pin is installed tight.
4 Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin.
5 While holding refrigerator door upright, tighten down top hinge with hex head driver and replace hinge cover.
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