Amana BX22A2L-P1161606WL, BX22A2E-P1161606WE, BX22A2W-P1161606WW Owner’s Manual

"R" Series

Bottom Freezer
Refrigerator

Use and Care
Manual

Attention:

Keep these instructions for future reference. If

the refrigerator changes ownership, be sure this

manual accompanies refrigerator.

Consumer Information Line
1-800-843-0304

Contents

Electrical Requirements
Model Identification

Setting Controls

Temp-Assure TM

Refrigerator and Freezer
Model Diagrams
Refrigerator Features

Refrigerator Shelves
Deli Chiller 8

Crisper Drawers 10
Utility Rack (some models) 12

Egg Bucket 12
Snaccess Bin (some models) __ 12

Dairy Module and Food Storage
Container System (some models) _ 13

Door Buckets and Retainers 14
Hugger (some models) 14
Bottle Hugger (some models) __ 15

Tall Package Retainer

(some models) 15

Freezer Features

Free-O'-Frost TM 16
Ice Service Rack (some models) __ 16

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Other Features

Care and Cleaning

Mechanical

Energy Tips

Vacation Tips

Normal Operating Sounds
Before Calling For Service

Asure TM Extended Service Plan

Automatic Ice Maker (optional) __

Freezer Shelf

Shelf Divider (some models)
Wire Basket

Door Retainers and Shelves __

Trim Kits

Adhesives
General
Glass Shelves

Food Storage Containers
Door Gaskets

Odor Removal

Condenser Coil
Light Bulbs

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Electrical Requirements

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION

WARNING

Electrical Grounding Instructions-This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding)
plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, customer is required to 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.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING

PRONG FROM THE PLUG. THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES. DO NOT
REMOVE WARNING TAG FROM THE SERVICE CORD.

WARNING

DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTER.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD.

Round Grounding Plug

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Model Identification

Please read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly. This manual provides proper maintainance
information for maximum benefit of the features selected.

Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return card to Amana's Product Registration
department. If registration card is missing, call Amana's Consumer Information Line at

1-800-843-0304.

When contacting Amana, provide product information. Product information is located on the
nameplate, found in upper left-hand corner of refrigerator section. Record the following

information:

Model Number:
Manufacturing Number:

Serial or S/N Number:
Date of purchase:

Dealer's name and address:

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required.

If something is operating incorrectly, read "Before Calling for Service" section. Any further
questions or to locate an authorized Amana servicer, call 1-800-843-0304. Amana recommends
contacting an authorized servicer if service is required.

Amana offers a complete line of appliances...freezers, ranges, cooktops, wall ovens, microwave
ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers. Amana also manufactures a complete selection of high
efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. When buying one of these
products, choose Amana.

Enjoy this new refrigerator.

Setting Controls

This refrigerator is designed to operate most
efficiently under normal household

temperatures ranging from 55 ° to 110°F.

Temp-Assure TM Thermostatic Control

Temp-Assure TM thermostatic control is located

on upper back wall of refrigerator section and
operates independently of freezer control. A

hidden thermostatic sensor measures
refrigerator air temperature constantly. If

temperature rises as little as 1 1/2°F (.8°C) from
setting, Temp-Assure TM thermostatic control lets

in more cold air.

Refrigerator and Freezer Controls

Refrigeratcr control is located at top back of
refrigerator section.

Freezer control is located at left front corner of
freezer section.

When freezer control is set to "Off", neither
refrigerator nor freezer.sections will cool.

Initially set both controls to "4". Wait 24 hours
for refrigerator and freezer to reach desired
temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust controls

as desired.

"1" is warmest setting.
"7" is coldest.

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To set temperaturesmoreprecisely,usea

householdthermometerthat includes

temperaturesbetween-5°to 50°F

(-20.5° to 10°C). Thermometercanusuallybe

purchasedat a hardwarestore.

Infreezersection,put thermometersnugly

betweenfrozenfoodpackages. Wait5-8

hours.If temperatureis not0° to 2°F
(-18° to -17°C),adjustcontrol,onenumberat a

time. Checkagain after5-8hours.

In refrigerator section, put thermometer in a

glass of water and place in middle of

refrigerator. Wait 5-8 hours. If temperature is
not 38 ° to 40°F (3° to 4°C), adjust control, one

number at a time. Check again after 5-8
hours.

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Frozen Food Packages

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Glass of Water

Model Diagrams

Model Shown is BZ20R

Model, Manufacturing
and Serial Numbers

Refrigerator Shelf

Dell Chiller

Crisper Drawers

Freezer Control --

Temp-Assure TM
Thermostatic Control

Utility Rack

Egg Bucket

Door Buckets

'Module

Food Storage

Containers

Bottle Hugger

Tall Package

Retainer

Door Retainer

Ice Service Rack __._.

Shelf Divider

Wire Basket

_Door Shelves

Freezer Shelf

Features vary from model to model.

ModelShownis BZ22R

Model, Manufacturing
and Serial Numbers

Refrigerato

Deli Chiller

Crisper Drawers

Temp.Assure TM

Thermostatic Control

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Utility Rack Egg Bucket

Snaccess Bin

Dairy Module and

Food Storage

Container System

Door Buckets

Bottle Hugger

Tall Package

Retainer

Door Retair',er

Freezer Control

_ce Service Rack

Shelf Divider

Wire Basket

Door Shelves

Door Retainers

Freezer Shelf

Features vary from model to model,

Refrigerator Features

Refrigerator Shelves

Shelves can be adjusted to match size of items
stored in refrigerator. Some models feature

Spillsaver TM shelves. Spillsaver TM shelves hold
simple spills for easier cleaning.

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To remove shelves, tilt up front. Lift back
and pull out.

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To reinstall, tilt front higher than back.
Insert hooks into metal track and lower

front.

Caution
Gently apply downward pressure

to front edge of shelf to insure
proper installation.

Deli Chiller
Deli Chiller features a drawer inside a sleeve.

Freezer air circulates between Dell Chiller and
sleeve. This keeps food fresh longer and up to

5°F (.3°C) colder than refrigerator. A control,

located on front trim, adjusts amount of freezer

air.

Slide control to right for normal refrigerator

temperatures and to left for colder temperatures

(ice crystals may form). Additional cold air can
affect refrigerator temperatures and refrigerator

control may need to be adjusted.

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Moving Dell Chiller

Remove Dell Chiller drawer, Refer to
refrigerator shelves instructions to remove and

reinstall Dell Chiller. Use only fourth through

sixth slots. Reinstall Dell Chiller drawer. Slide
hand along back wall to make sure Dell Chiller

boot fits snugly over hole in back wall.

Moving Deli Chiller Left or Right

1. To avoid scratching liner, use a knife
covered with tape. Remove plastic air

hole cap from back wall of
refrigerator.

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Rotate Dell Chiller boot 180 ° to opposite
side.

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Reinstall Dell Chiller.

4.

Insert plastic air hole cap in opposite
side of refrigerator. Be sure cap is

snugly in place. If cap is left out, cold
air may cause food to freeze.