Amana TSI22TE-P1306601WE, TG18V1W-P1194606WW, TG18V1W-P1194604WW Owner’s Manual
Top Freezer
Refrigerator
Owner's Manual
English ........................................................................ 2
Secci6n de castellano ............................................... 17
Fran£ais ................................................................... 38
Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this
manual stays with refrigerator
Contents Electrical Requ irements
Parts and Accessories ................................................ 2
Electrical Requirements .............................................. 2
Model Identification ..................................................... 2
Service ....................................................................... 3
Asure TM Extended Service Plan .................................. 3
Proper Disposal of Your Refrigerator .......................... 3
Installation Instructions ............................................... 3
Space Requirements ............................................... 3
Leveling Refrigerator ............................................... 3
Door Reversal ......................................................... 4
Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
(Some models) ....................................................... 6
Installation Checklist ................................................... 7
Controls ...................................................................... 8
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®Controls ....................... 8
Setting Controls ....................................................... 8
Exterior Moisture Control ......................................... 8
Fresh Food Features .................................................. 8
Fresh Food Shelves ................................................ 8
Chiller Fresh TM System (Some models) .................. 9
Garden Fresh TM Crispers (Some models) ............... 9
Covered Storage Bucket (Some models) ................ 9
Dairy Center (Some models) ................................. 10
Door Buckets ......................................................... 10
Door Shelves ......................................................... 10
Deepfreeze ®Features .............................................. 11
Automatic Ice Maker (Some models) .................... 11
Ice Service Rack (Some models) .......................... 11
Wire Shelf ............................................................. 11
Tall Package Retainer (Some models) .................. 11
Care and Cleaning .................................................... 12
General ................................................................. 12
Odor Removal ....................................................... 12
Adhesives .............................................................. 12
Door Gaskets ........................................................ 12
Condenser Coils .................................................... 12
Glass Shelves ....................................................... 12
Light Bulbs ............................................................ 13
Energy Tips .............................................................. 13
Vacation Tips ............................................................ 13
Normal Operating Sounds ........................................ 14
Before Calling For Service ........................................ 15
Warranty ................................................................... 16
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories
(e.g. refrigerator shelves) over the phone. To order
accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-
0304 inside U.S.A. or 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
as a safety precaution.
I WARNING
Model Identification
Thank you for purchasing this Amana ®refrigerator.
Please read this Owner's 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 Appliances, provide product
information. Product information is on the serial plate,
located on (upper left corner, ceiling) of refrigerator
section. Record the following information:
Model Number:.
Manufacturing Number:
S/N or Serial Number:
Date of purchase:
Dealer's name and address:
Recognize this symbol
Electrical Grounding Instructions --This refrigerator is
equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
protection against possible shock hazards. If a two-
prong wall receptacle is encountered, 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.
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.
Service 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. Warranty service must be performed by an
authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends
contacting an authorized servicer if service is required
after warranty expires.
Asure TMExtended Service
Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
refrigerator. Asure TM 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 for information.
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 children may not easily
climb inside.
Proper installation will ensure that this refrigerator
operates most efficiently. Amana cannot be responsible
for improper installation.
Space Requirements
I WARNING
Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.
• To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
a 1" (2.5 cm) space at the top of your refrigerator.
• If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
allow extra space at the back 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 21/2'' (6.5 cm) minimum on each side
(depending on your model) to allow the door to swing
open 90°.
NOTE: Do not install the refrigerator near an oven,
radiator, or other heat source, nor in a location where the
temperature will fall below 55°F (13° C).
Leveling Refrigerator
CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material when moving refrigerator. Make sure
stabilizing leg is raised before moving refrigerator.
raise stabilizing leg by turning counterclockwise.
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
full door swing. If so proceed to Door Reversal section
before leveling your refrigerator.
If your refrigerator requires ice maker water supply
connection, proceed to Connect Ice Maker Water Supply
section before leveling 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.
• Turn 3/8"hex head roller adjustment screws to
raise or lower refrigerator cabinet. Front of
refrigerator must be %" (6 mm), or 1/2bubble on
your level, higher than the back of refrigerator.
• Makesurerefrigeratorcabinetislevelfromsideto
sidebyadjustingleftandrightrolleradjustment
screw.Turnstabilizingleg(somemodels)
clockwiseuntilfirmlyagainstfloor.
Rolleradjustment
screw
Bottom
ecover
Stabi _g
(some ;)
Door Reversal
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.
End
_/cap
End
cap
Models with automatically reversing logo.
Remove end cap from top of freezer handle using
a screwdriver with the blade covered with masking
tape (see illustration below). Remove one top and
two bottom mounting screws.
Handles with removable logo on handle.
Remove screw caps from handles using a
screwdriver with the blade covered in masking
tape. Remove handle screws to remove freezer
handle. Remove freezer handle cover by lifting
end. Bend tabs behind nameplate up and remove
nameplate. Rotate nameplate and cover.
Tools Required
Putty knife (blade covered with masking tape)
9/32"hex nut driver (some models)
3/8"hex nut driver
Phillips screwdriver
Blade screwdriver
Some installations require door reversal to achieve full
door swing. To reverse door swing perform the following
steps:
1. Remove and reverse refrigerator and freezer
handles performing the following steps:
IMPORTANT: To prevent scratching refrigerator
surfaces, blade of screwdriver and putty knife called for
in steps following must be covered with masking tape.
• Remove end caps from top (some models) and
bottom of refrigerator door handle using a
screwdriver with blade covered in masking tape
(see illustration following). Remove one bottom
and two top handle screws to remove handle.
Handle with
removeable logo
/
Mounting
screws
2. Remove top hinge cover. Top hinge cover snaps off.
Remove top hinge and shim using hex nut driver.
3. Lift freezer door off center hinge.
4. Lift door closure off center hinge pin. Remove center
hinge pin with 5/16"or %2" hex nut driver.
5. Remove refrigerator door by lifting off bottom hinge.
End
caps
6. Removecenterhingebracketandshimusing
Phillipsscrewdriver.
7. Removetoegrilleandbottomhingecover.Bothsnap
off.
8. Remove bottom hinge and shim using hex nut driver.
._.j J4"
5/16" screws_ -_ _'
Top hinge
Door closure,_._ ,-,^_,^_ _.;_.
_/e16_ut -'_(_ Center hinge
Center hinge __"_ Center hinge
// _` "_] bracket
Phillips screws _
Bottom hinge _
3/8" ___
screws-----_--_ ¢P
1/8" (3 mm)_
3/4" (19 mm)
10. Remove button plugs from side of refrigerator and
freezer doors using a putty knife with the blade
covered in masking tape.
Install button
plugs here
Remove
Button plugs
.
Reverse doors by performing the following steps:
• Replace bottom hinge and shim on opposite side
of cabinet.
• Remove button plugs from center mullion. Place
button plugs in holes left when center hinge
bracket was removed. Rotate center hinge bracket
180° and install center hinge bracket on opposite
side of cabinet with hinge screws. Reuse plastic
hinge pin washers.
• Place refrigerator door on bottom hinge. Install
center hinge pin in center hinge bracket. Place
door closure on center hinge pin.
• Remove button plugs from top of refrigerator
cabinet. Replace button plugs in holes left when
top hinge was removed. Remove hinge hole cover
from freezer door. Replace on opposite side of
freezer door.
• Place freezer door on center hinge and door
closure. Install top hinge and shims on opposite
side of cabinet using hex nut driver. Snap hinge
cover in place on hinge.
• Use a penny at top to space door 3/4"(19 mm)
from cabinet. Make sure handle side of door is
%" (3 mm) higher than hinge side of door before
tightening top hinge screws.
11. Mount freezer handle on opposite side of refrigerator
door using mounting screws previously removed.
Snap end cap(s) into place.
12. Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of freezer
door using mounting screws previously removed.
Snap end cap(s) into place.
13. Replace button plugs in empty side mounting holes
on refrigerator doors.
14. Proceed to Leveling Refrigerator proced urea for final
placement of refrigerator.
Connect Ice Maker Water Supply Line
(Some models)
Procedure
1. Remove plastic cap from water valve inlet port.
CAUTION I
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
materials when moving refrigerator. Make sure
stabilizing leg is raised before moving refrigerator.
Raise stabilizing leg by turning counterclockwise.
CAUTION I
Observe the following to avoid property damage:
• Confirm water pressure to water valve is between
20 and 100 pounds per square inch.
• Copper supply tubing must be routed where the
temperature is 55°F (13°C) or higher to prevent
freeze-ups.
• Start adaptor fitting and nuts by hand to avoid cross
threading. Tighten adaptor fitting and nuts with
pliers and wrenches. Do not overtighten.
• Check for water leaks and correct if necessary
before 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.
• DO NOT use self-piercing type or 3/16"saddle valves!
Both reduce water flow, develop sediment build-up
more rapidly, and may cause leaks if repair is
attempted. The correct type of shut-off valve requires
a V4" hole to be drilled on top or side (not bottom of
horizantal pipe) of water supply pipe prior to valve
attachment.
Materials Required
%" O.D. (6 mm) flexible copper tubing. Length of copper
tubing must reach from water supply connection to water
valve inlet port on back of refrigerator plus an additional
8 ft. (2 m) of tubing for a service loop. A service loop will
allow refrigerator to be pulled away from the wall without
disconnecting tubing.
Water valve
inlet port
Plastic
cap
.
Place brass nut and brass sleeve on copper tubing
(Brass nut and sleeve are found in literature packet).
Insert copper tubing into water valve inlet port.
Connect brass nut on copper tubing to water valve
inlet port. Start connection by hand then use a 1/2"
(13 mm) open end wrench. Make sure copper tubing
is secure by pulling on copper tubing.
"P" clamp
Brass sleeve
inlet port Brass nut
3. Turn on water supply to refrigerator and check 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.
5. Proceed to Leveling Refrigeratorforfinal refrigerator
placement.
6. Review Installation Checklist in Owner's Manual with
consumer.
Installation Checklist
This checklist is for personal records only.
Consumer Installer
Doors
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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.
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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.)
Product Literature
Owner's manual is reviewed including the following information.
• product registration card
• Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®controls
• Chiller Fresh TM system
• Garden Fresh TM crispers
• normal operating sounds
Notes
Consumer's Signature
Installer's Signature
Installer's Company Name/Phone Number
Date
Controls Fresh Food Features
This refrigerator operates at household temperatures of
55° to 110°F (13°_4-3°C).
CAUTION
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®Controls
Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®controls are located on
center divider between Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®
sections.
When Deepfreeze ®control is set to OFF, neither Fresh
Food nor Deepfreeze ®sections will cool. Initially, set
both controls to 4. Wait 24 hours for Fresh Food and
Deepfreeze ¢ sections to reach desired temperatures.
After 24 hours, adjust controls, one number at a time, as
desired. 1 is warmest setting and 7 is coldest.
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before placing items on shelf.
Fresh Food Shelves
Models feature either glass or wire shelves. Shelves
adjust to meet individual storage needs. Some models
feature Spillsaver TM shelves. Spillsaver TM shelves hold
simple spills for easier cleaning.
Setting Controls
Set controls precisely with a household thermometer that
includes temperatures between -5 °_ 50°F (-21°--10°C).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
Deepfreeze ¢ section. Wait 5-8 hours. If Deepfreeze ®
temperature is not 0°--2°F (-17°--16°C), adjust control,
1 number at a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of Fresh
Food section. Wait 5-8 hours, tf Fresh Food temperature
is not 38°_0°F (3°_°C), adjust control, 1 number at a
time. Check again after 5-8 hours.
Exterior Moisture Control
Exterior Moisture Control is located on center divider
between Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ¢ sections.
In humid conditions, refrigerators form condensation
around doors. Special heaters in refrigerator cabinet
minimize condensation.
Humidity depends on location of refrigerator. Set control
to ON if refrigerator is in a humid area or whenever
moisture is evident around doors. Set control to OFFif
refrigerator is in a less humid area. Setting can be
adjusted as conditions change.
High quality steel is used in this refrigerator. However,
constant exposure to moisture may cause refrigerator
cabinet to rust. Set control to ONanytime condensation
forms on refrigerator cabinet.
I a.C.UT,O. I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
• Remove shelves by lifting front, releasing hooks
from metal track then pulling out.
• Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track
and lowering front.
EasyGlide T'_'shelves pull forward for easy access of items
in back. (some models)
Chiller FreshTM System (some models)
Chiller Fresh T_'system features a drawer inside a sleeve.
Air circulates between drawer and sleeve. This systems
keeps food fresh longer and up to 5°F (3°C) colder than
Fresh Food temperature.
Chiller Fresh TM control is located below front shelf trim.
Control adjusts amount of air circulating around drawer.
Slide control to coldfor normal Fresh Food temperature
and to coldestfor colder temperature. Ice crystals may
form on drawer or food on coldest setting. Cold air can
decrease Fresh Food temperature. Fresh Food control
may need to be adjusted.
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• Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove
shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track
then pulling out.
Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering front. Use slots 1 through 3 only. Replace
drawer by sliding in.
Remove shelf and crispers by completing the following
steps.
1. Open left* crisper. *For doors hinged on left, open
right crisper.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
2. Remove shelf by gently pushing up from underneath.
Tilt one end up then pull out.
Push
shelf up
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When moving Chiller Fresh TM system left or right, move
control, located on center back wall of Fresh Food
section, to same side as system.
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Garden Fresh TM Crispers (somemodels)
Garden Fresh _"crispers keep produce fresh longer.
Wrap produce tightly. Do not wash produce before
placing in crispers. Excess moisture could cause
produce to spoil prematurely. Do not line crispers with
paper towels. Paper towels will retain moisture.
Garden Fresh _'control is located below front shelf trim.
Control adjusts humidity in crispers. Slide control to high
for produce with leaves such as lettuce, spinach or
cabbage. Slide control to Iowfor produce with skins such
as cauliflower, corn or tomatoes.
3. Remove left* crisper by lifting front while supporting
underneath then pulling out. *For doors hinged on
left, remove right crisper.
4. Remove support post at recess in bottom center of
Fresh Food section.
5. Remove other crisper by sliding to opposite wall. Lift
front while supporting underneath then pull out.
6. Replace crispers and shelf by reversing steps 1-5.
Covered Storage Bucket (somemodels)
Storage bucket has a lid and removable egg tray. When
tray is removed, bucket will accept items such as a
standard egg carton, ice, etc.
L
Egg tray __
Bucket-
Dairy Center (somemodels)
Dairy center provides convenient storage for items such
as butter, cheese, etc.
• Remove dairy center by lifting door, pushing tabs
toward center and pulling out.
• Replace dairy center by sliding in until tabs lock into
place and lowering door.
Door Buckets
Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs.
• Remove door buckets by pushing tabs toward center
and pulling out.
• Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock
into place.
Door Shelves
• Remove door shelves by lifting ends and pulling out.
• Replace door shelves by placing shelf on glides and
sliding down.
bucket
Tabs
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Deepfreeze ®Features
CAUTION I
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before replacing items on shelf.
Automatic Ice Maker (somemodels)
• Confirm ice bucket is in place and ice maker arm is
down.
Ice maker Off
position
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3. Replace ice service rack by lining up mounting
holes with screws. Slide rack back until secure.
Ice service
rack X
_ On
J position
• After Deepfreeze ®section reaches normal
temperature, 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 bucket is full,
ice maker arm turns ice maker off. Discard first 3
harvests of ice after initially connecting refrigerator to
household water supply and after extended periods of
nonuse.
• Stop ice production by raising ice maker arm. A
definite click is heard when proper position is
reached. Ice maker arm will remain in that position
until pushed down.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to ice maker, observe the following:
• Do not force ice maker arm down or up, past stop
position.
• Do not place or store anything in ice storage bucket.
Wire Shelf
• Remove wire shelf by tilting one end up and
pulling out.
• Replace wire shelf by tilting one end up and placing
end on ledge. Tilt other end down and place on ledge.
Tall Package Retainer (some models)
Tall package retainer keeps tall items secure. Retainer
fits in any door bucket or door shelf.
Ice Service Rack (somemodels)
Ice service rack provides easy access of ice cube trays
and ice bucket. Move ice service rack by completing the
following steps:
1. Remove ice service rack by sliding rack forward until
screws are in middle of mounting holes then pulling
out.
2. Remove screws. Remove plugs from opposite side.
Replace plugs with screws and screws with plugs.
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Care and Cleaning
WARNING
Contact Consumer Affairs Department if odor was still
not eliminated. Call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. and
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before cleaning. After cleaning, connect
power.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all cleaning product manufacturer's directions.
General
1. Wash surfaces with 4 tablespoons baking soda
dissolved in 1 quart warm water and a soft, clean
cloth.
2. Rinse surfaces with warm water. Dry surfaces with a
soft, clean cloth.
• Do not use the following items:
- abrasive or harsh cleaners, ammonia,
chlorine bleach, etc.
- concentrated detergents or solvents
- metal scouring pads
These items can scratch, crack and discolor
surfaces.
• Do not place buckets, shelves, etc. in dishwasher.
Odor Removal
1. Remove all food and disconnect power to
refrigerator.
2. Clean all interior surfaces including ceiling, floor, and
walls according to "General" instructions. Pay special
attention to corners, crevices, and grooves. Include
all drawers, shelves, and gaskets.
3. Connect power to refrigerator and return food to
refrigerator. Wash and dry all bottles, containers and
jars. Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to
prevent further odor. After 24 hours, check if odor
was eliminated.
Complete the following steps if odor was not eliminated.
4. Complete steps 1-2.
5. Place garden fresh crispers on top shelf of Fresh
Food section. Pack Fresh Food and Deepfreeze ®
sections including doors with crumpled sheets of
black and white newspaper.
6. Place charcoal briquettes randomly throughout
newspaper.
7. Close doors and let stand 24-48 hours.
8. Remove charcoal briquettes and newspapers.
9. Complete steps 2-3.
Adhesives
1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into
adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens.
2. Rinse surface with warm water. Dry surface with a
soft, clean cloth.
Door Gaskets
1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months according to
"General" instructions. Gaskets must be kept clean
dry and pliable to assure a proper seal.
2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly on hinge side of
gasket to keep gaskets pliable.
Condenser Coils
Clean condenser coil every 3 months to ensure
maximum performance of refrigerator. Accumulated dust
and lint may cause the following:
• reduced cooling performance
• increased energy usage
• premature part failure
1. Remove toe grille by holding ends and pulling
forward.
2. Clean front surface of condenser coil with a vacuum
cleaner hose nozzle.
3. Replace toe grille by inserting clips in holes and
snapping in.
I CAUTION
To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
material. Verify stabilizing leg is raised before moving
refrigerator. Raise stabilizing leg by turning
counterclockwise.
4. Pull refrigerator away from wall. Run a vacuum
brush across condenser fan outlet grille on back
of refrigerator.
Glass Shelves
I C UT,O. I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Remove shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal
track then pulling out. Place shelf on a towel. Allow shelf
to adjust to room temperature before cleaning.
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Energy Tips
Clean crevices by completing the following steps:
1. Dilute mild detergent and brush solution into crevices
using a plastic bristle brush. Let set for 5 minutes.
2. Spray warm water into crevices using faucet spray
attachment.
3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting
hooks into metal track and lowering front.
Light Bulbs
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, disconnect power to
refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing
light bulb, connect power.
c uz,o. I
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
• Allow light bulb to cool.
• Wear gloves when replacing light bulb.
1. Remove light bulb cover by removing screw at back
center. Pull cover down. Replace bulb(s) with40-watt
appliance bulb(s).
.
Replace light bulb cover by placing cover over light
bulb. Insert and tighten screw.
This refrigerator is designed to be one of the most
energy efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energy
use by observing the following.
• Operate in normal household temperatures of
55°-110°F (13 °- 43°C) away from heat sources and
direct sunlight.
• Set Fresh Food, Deepfreeze _, and Chiller Fresh T'_
system controls no colder than necessary.
• Keep Deepfreeze <_section full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
if worn.
I
• Keep condenser coils clean.
• Turn exterior moisture control ONwhen necessary.
Vacation Tips
Complete the following steps for short vacations.
1. Remove perishable foods. Warranty does not
cover food loss. Check warranty certificate for
specific coverage.
2. If an ice maker is installed, move ice maker arm to
off position.
Complete the following steps for long vacations.
1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.
2. Unplug refrigerator.
3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
"General" instructions in "Care and Cleaning"
section.
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.
5. If an ice maker is installed, turn water supply to
refrigerator off and move ice maker arm to off
position.
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Normal Operating Sounds
This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently
designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator. Today's
refrigerators have new features and are more energy
efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar.
These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar.
These sounds also indicate refrigerator is operating and
performing as designed.
1. Deepfreeze ®fan air rushes and whirs.
2. Sealed system (evaporator and heat exchanger)
refrigerant flow gurgles, pops or sounds like boiling
water.
3. Condenser fan air rushes and whirs.
4. Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating
sound.
5. Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and
snaps in and out of defrost cycle.
6. Deepfreeze ®control clicks when starting or
stopping compressor.
7. Defrost heater sizzles, hisses or pops.
8. Ice cubes from ice maker (some models) drop into
ice bucket.
Water valve (some models) buzzes when ice maker
fills with water. This occurs whether or not
refrigerator is connected to water supply. If
refrigerator is not connected to water supply, stop
sound by raising ice maker arm to offposition. (Not
shown)
Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has
excellent insulating capabilities. However, foam
insulation is not as sound absorbent as
previously used fiberglass insulation. (Not shown)
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Before Calling For Service
Refrigerator does not operate.
• Confirm Deepfreeze ®control is on.
• Confirm refrigerator is plugged in.
• Check fuse or circuit breaker. Plug in another item at
that wall outlet.
• Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. If
Deepfreeze ®control is on, lights work but 2 fans and
compressor are not operating, refrigerator may be in
defrost cycle.
Refrigerator still won't operate.
• Unplug refrigerator. Transfer food to another unit
or place dry ice in Deepfreeze ®section to preserve
food. Warranty does not cover food loss. Check
warranty certificate for specific coverage.
• Call 1-800-628-5782 inside U.S.A. and
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. to locate an
authorized Amana technician.
Food temperature appears too warm.
• See above sections.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
Fresh Food or Deepfreeze ®temperature.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust Fresh Food and/or Deepfreeze ®control.
• Confirm rear air grille is not blocked. Rear air grille is
located behind left garden fresh crisper.
Chiller Fresh T'*system temperature is too warm.
• Slide Chiller Fresh T'_control to colder setting.
• Adjust Deepfreeze ® control to colder setting.
Food temperature is too cold.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust Fresh Food control.
• Adjust Deepfreeze ® control to warmer setting. Allow
several hours for temperature to adjust.
Refrigerator runs too frequently.
• It may be normal to maintain constant temperature.
• Doors may have been opened frequently or for an
extended period of time.
• Allow time for recently added warm food to reach
Fresh Food or Deepfreeze ®temperature.
• Clean condenser coils.
• Adjust Deepfreeze ®control.
• Check gaskets for proper seal.
Water droplets form on inside of refrigerator.
• It is normal during high humidity periods or if doors
have been opened frequently.
Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator.
• Check door gaskets for proper seal.
• Turn exterior moisture control switch ON.
Garden Fresh TM crispers or Chiller Fresh T'_system does
not close freely.
• Check for a package which may prevent drawer
from closing properly.
• Confirm drawer is in proper position.
• Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer
channels.
• Confirm refrigerator is level.
Refrigerator has an odor.
• See Odor Removal instructions in Care and Cleaning
section.
Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or
seems too loud.
• It may be normal. See Normal Operating Sounds
section.
Ice
maker is not producing ice.
Confirm ice maker arm is down.
Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into proper holes.
Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing. Remove
kinks or replace tubing.
Check electrical connections to water valve coil and
connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
Confirm Deepfreeze _ section is operating at proper
temperature.
ice
cubes have an odor.
See Odor Removal instructions in Care and Cleaning
section.
Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more
frequently. Ice cubes are porous and absorb odors
easily.
Ice
cubes stick together or 'shrink'.
Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently. If
used infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or
shrink.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.
• Check water pressure. Low water pressure will
cause valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low
water pressure. Amana recommends using a
saddle valve. Contact 1-800-843-0304 or an
Amana dealer for availability. Do not use self-
piercing valve. Amana Appliances is not
responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.
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Warranty
Full Five Year Warranty on Sealed System Components
First Year
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, free of charge, any part which is defective due to workmanship or
materials.
Second through Fifth Year
Amana Appliances will replace, free of charge, any sealed system component (compressor, condenser,
evaporator, and interconnecting tubing) and repair any food compartment liner (exclusive of door liner)
which is defective due to workmanship or materials.
Full One Year Warranty
and Food Compartment Liner
Warranty Limitations
• Begins at date of original purchase.
• Applies to product used within the United States
or in Canada if product has Canadian Standards
Association listing when shipped from the factory.
• Service must be performed by an authorized
Amana technician.
Warranty Is Void If
• Serial plate is defaced.
• Product is used on a commercial, rental or leased
basis.
• Product has defect or damage due to product
accident, alteration, connection to an improper
electrical supply, fire, flood, lightning, shipping
and handling, or other conditions beyond the
control of Amana Appliances.
• Product is improperly installed or used.
Owner's Responsibilities
• Provide proof of purchase (sales receipt).
• Provide normal care and maintenance. Replace
owner replaceable items where directions appear
in Owner's Manual.
• Make product reasonably accessible for service.
• Pay premium service costs for service outside
technician's normal business hours.
• Pay for service calls related to product installation
and usage.
In no event shall Amana Appliances be liable for
incidental or consequential damages including
food loss*
*This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have others which vary from state to state. For
example, some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages so
this exclusion may not apply to you.
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