Amana SXD22S2W-P1303512WW Owner’s Manual

Side-by-Side Refrigerator Owners Manual

English........................................................................ 2

Français ................................................................... 18

Sección de castellano ............................................... 38

Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this manual stays with refrigerator.

Contents

Electrical Requirements .............................................. 2

Model Identification ..................................................... 2

Proper Disposal of your Refrigerator .......................... 3

Installation Instructions ............................................... 3

Installation Checklist ................................................... 6

Controls

Fresh Food and Deepfreeze

Setting Controls ....................................................... 7

Fresh Food Features

Fresh Food Shelves ................................................ 7

Chiller Fresh™ System (Some models) .................. 7

Deli Fresh Drawer (Some models) .......................... 8

Garden Fresh™ Crispers (Some models) ............... 8

Storage Rack (Some models) ................................. 8

Covered Storage Bucket (Some models) ............... 9

Dairy Center (Some models) ................................... 9

Temperature Controlled Fresh Food Door

(Some models) ........................................................ 9

Door Buckets (Some models) ................................. 9

Door Shelves (Some models) ............................... 10

Deepfreeze

Automatic Ice Maker (Some models) .................... 10

Deepfreeze® Rack (Some models) ........................ 10

Stor-Mor® System (Some models)......................... 11

Door Dikes (Some models) ................................... 11

Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser (Some models)

Water Dispenser Operation ................................... 11

Ice Dispenser Operation ........................................ 12

Dispenser Light (Some models) ............................ 12

Taste and Odor...................................................... 12

Care and Cleaning

General ................................................................. 13

Odor Removal ....................................................... 13

Adhesives.............................................................. 13

Door Gaskets ........................................................ 13

Condenser Coils .................................................... 13

Glass Shelves (Some models) .............................. 13

Light Bulbs ............................................................ 14

Normal Operating Sounds ........................................ 15

Before Calling For Service ........................................ 15

Energy Tips .............................................................. 16

Vacation Tips ............................................................ 16

Asure™ Service Plan ............................................... 16

Warranty................................................................... 17

Features

Controls .................... 7

Electrical Requirements

Recognize this symbol as

a safety precaution.

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock which can cause severe person injury or death this refrigerator must be properly grounded.

Electrical Grounding Instructions — This refrigerator is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for protection against possible shock hazards. If a twoprong wall receptacle is encountered, contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong wall receptacle replaced with a properly grounded threeprong 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. Refrigerator must be grounded at all times. Do not remove warning tag from power cord.

WARNING

Do not use a two-prong adapter. Do not use an

extension cord.

Model Identification

Thank you for purchasing this Amana® refrigerator. Please read this Owners Manual thoroughly. This manual 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 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:

Installation Instructions

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.

Amana also has a network of independent authorized technicians. Locate a Factory Service Center or independent authorized Amana technician by calling 1- 800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Amana technician. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized Amana technician if service is required after warranty expires.

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

Enjoy this new Amana

refrigerator.

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 will sit 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 that children may not easily climb inside.

Proper installation will ensure that this refrigerator operates most efficiently. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.

1. Remove doors if necessary.

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. After replacing doors, connect power.

a. Remove toe grille. b Dispenser Models

Loosen water tube clamp screw. Loosen plastic water tube union nut. Pull water tube away from union nut and through tube clamp.

A. Plastic union nut B. Water tube clamp screw C. Water tube

c. Remove top hinge covers. (A following page)

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, green ground wire must remain attached to hinge.

d. Unplug top hinge wire connectors. Do not remove

green ground wire from hinge. Carefully lift and remove top hinges. Do not disturb position of hinge shims. (B)

C. Hinge cover F. Wire connectors D. Door hinge screws G. Wire connectors E. Top hinge H. Green ground wire

e. Remove doors.

Caution

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material when moving refrigerator.

f. Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator.

Wrap refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread cart strap around refrigerator and tighten. Do not overtighten strap. Move refrigerator in front of final location.

g. Rehang doors by reversing steps a–e. Use a penny

at top of doors to space doors cabinet.

2. Connecting Water Supply

/4" (18 mm) from

Caution

To avoid property damage, observe the following:

• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch.

• Tighten nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Finish tightening nut with pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.

• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary prior

to returning refrigerator to normal location and 24 hours after connecting.

Important

• Before connecting water supply, contact a plumber to connect copper tubing to household plumbing in compliance with local codes and ordinances.

• A self-piercing or recommended. Both reduce water flow, become clogged with time and may cause leaks if repair is attempted. The correct type of shut off valve requires

/4" hole to be drilled in water supply pipe prior to valve attachment. The manufacturer is not responsible for property damage caused by improper water connection.

Materials Required

/4" (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper tubing must reach from water supply connection plus an additional 8' (2 m) for service loop behind refrigerator.

Procedure

1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.

Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing. Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port. Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve inlet port. Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on copper tubing.

/16" saddle valve is not

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before connecting water supply. After connecting water supply, connect power.

A. “P” clamp B. Copper tubing C. Brass nut D. Brass sleeve E. Water valve inlet connection

2. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check for leaks. Correct any leaks.

3. Create service loop using extreme care to avoid kinks. Secure copper tubing to refrigerator

cabinet with a “P” clamp.

3. Plug in power cord.

4. Move refrigerator into final location.

5. Level refrigerator and align doors.

a. Remove toe grille. b. Turn roller adjustment screw to raise or lower

refrigerator cabinet until refrigerator is stable. Some models have both front and rear adjustable rollers.

c. Models with Hinge Adjusting Cam

If tops of doors are not aligned after leveling, loosen refrigerator door hinge screws cam clockwise 1 increment at a time until doors are aligned. Open and close doors. Tighten hinge screws.

/2 turn. Turn

A. Rear roller adjustment screw B. Refrigerator door hinge screws C. Hinge adjustment cam D. Front roller adjustment screw

6. Review “Installation Checklist” in Owners Manual with consumer.

Installation Checklist

This checklist is for personal records only.

Consumer Installer

Doors

Doors are aligned with each other. (After food has been added to refrigerator , consumer should check door alignment).

Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet. Handles are solidly attached to doors.

Touchmatic

If doors were removed to install refrigerator, top hinge wire connectors are reconnected.

Leveling

Refrigerator is stable.

Toe 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 check 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.)

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Electronic and Ice ‘N Water™ Dispenser Models (Some models)

Notes

Consumer's Signature

Product Literature

Owners manual is reviewed including the following information:

• product registration card

• Fresh Food and Deepfreeze® controls

• Chiller Fresh

• Garden Fresh™ crispers

• normal operating sounds

Installer's Signature

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DateInstaller's Company Name/Phone Number

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