Amana TXI21A3W-P1182006WW, TX21A3W-P1181504WW, TX21A3L-P1181504WL, TX21A3E-P1181504WE Owner’s Manual
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Top Freezer Refrigerator
Use & Care Guide
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Contents
MstalMtion
Electrical Requirements .................... 2
Model Identification ....................... 3
Setting Controls ............................ 4
Refrigerator Features ........................ 5
lnstafling and Using Specific Features ......... 6
Adjustable Cantilever Shelves ............... 6
Deli Fresh Chiller ......................... 6
Utility Rack .............................. 7
Crispers .................................. 7
Egg Storage .............................. 7
Adjustable Door Buckets ................... 7
Door Shelves ............................. 8
Tal_ Package Retainer ...................... 8
Huggers ................................. 8
Dairy Storage ............................. 8
Food Storage Containers ................... 9
Butter Dish ............................... 9
Freezer Features
Free-O'-Fr0stT= °........................... 9
Ice Cube Trays ............................ 9
Ice Service Rack .......................... 9
Automatic Icemaker ....................... !0
Freezer Door Shelves ...................... 10
Reversible Freezer Storage Rack ............ 10
Adjustable Cantilever Shelves ............... 1()
Other Features
Decorator Doors ........................... 10
Norma! Operating Sounds .................... 1i
Care and Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 12
Adhesives .............................. 12
Interior .................................. 12
Dairy Storage Door ...................... 12
Second Serving Containers ............... 12
Shelf Removal .......................... !2
Door Shelves ........................... 12
Crisper Drawer and Shelf Removal ........ 13
Odor Removal .......................... 14
Door Gaskets ........................... 14
Mechanical ............................... 14
Condenser Coil .......................... 14
Light Bulbs ............................. 14
Energy Tips ................................ 15
Vacation Tips ............................... 25
Before Calting For Service .................... 26
Amana Warranty ............................ 18
Warranty Exclusions
Temperatures ............................. 18
Removing/Reversing Doors ................. 18
Amana Asute TM Extended Service Pman ......... 20
Amana Consumer Information Line ............ 20
Electrical
Electrical Grounding lnstructions_This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug for
your protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is
the personalresponsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a quaJifiedelectrician and have it
replaced with a propertygrounded three-prong waft receptacle inaccordance with the National Electrical
Code.
Unit is designed to operateon a separate !03 to 126volt, !5 amp., 60 cycle line.
WARNING
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTEFL
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD_ ROUNDGROUNDINGPRONG
Requirements
RECOGNIZETHiS SYMBOL
AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION
WARNING
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OF{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.
ELECTRICAL PLUG __ It (_ t[ _ ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE
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AmanaTopFreezer Refrigerator
Thank you for buying an Amana refri_geraton Your sathfaction with this new product is very important to us.
This Use and Care Guide will help you understand how your refrigerator operates...and how to get the most
benefit from the_features you selected.
Please road tt_ _Use and Care Guide thoroughly.
Complete the Re_tration Card in the _mcket with this guide and return to Amana's Product Registration
Department promptly. If your registration card is misshlg, call 1-8(g)-843-0304.
If you believe something is ,operating incorrectly, please read the "Beforo You Call for Service Section," on
_oages 16-17. If you still have questions, please call us at 1-8(D843-_04. (Weekdays, during normal business
An_y time you call or write us _._ your re_ratol; have the following information readily available. It
is located on a m_.meplate, found m the upper left-hand front corner of the reYrigerator section. "I_e a moment
to f'_ in the information so you have it handy!
Serial No.
Model No.
Manufacturing No ....
Please also record:
Date of purchase:
Selling dealer:
Dealer address:
Keep a copy of your sales receipt for future reference, in case warranty service is"required.
Did you know Amana offers a complete line of kitchen and laundry appliances...freezers, rav_es, cooktoI_s,
wall. ovens, microwave ovens, dishwashers, washers, and dryers? We also manufacture a complete selection
of high efficiency gas furnaces plus both central and room air conditioners. We hope you'll consider Amana
the next time you need one of these products.
Enjoy your new refrigerator.
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Setting The Controls
Temp-Assure" thermostatic control
This control, located on center divider between
freezer and refrigerator sections, operates
independently of freezer control. A hidden
thermostatic sensor measures refrigerator air
temperature constantly, and automatically lets
in more cold air if temperature rises as little as
I_°F (.8° C) from setting.
Refrigerator and freezer controls
a. Locate _refrigerator and freezer controls at center
divider betv_een freezer and refrigerator sections.
See Figure 1.
Figure I
b. When freezer control is set to "OFF", neither
refrigerator or freezer sections will cool.
c. Start by setting beth controls to "4". After 24
hours, adjust as desired.
'T' is warmest setting.
"7" is coldest.
d. If you want to set temperatures more precisely,
use a household thermometer that includes
temperatures between -5 ° to +50°F (-20.5 ° to
+ 10°C). These can normally be purchased at a
hardware store.
e. In freezer section, put thermometer snugly
between frozen food packages. See Figure 2.
f. Wait 5-8 hours. If temperature is not 0° to 2°F.
(-18 ° to -17°C), adjust control, one number at
a time. Check again after 5-8 hours.
g. In refrigerator section, place 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 the control, one number at
a time. Check again after 5-8 hours. See Figure 3.
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GLASS OF WATER --_
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Exterior Cabinet Moisture Control
During hot, humid weather, any refrigerator will
form moisture around doors, similar to condensation
that forms on a glass of ice water. Special heaters in
the refrigerator cabinet help _ condensation.
a. If refri4,_erator is in a warm, humid area, set
control to "ON" position.
b. If refrigerator isin a cooler, less humid area, set
control to "OFF" position.
c. As weather conditions change, this setting may
need to be adjusted. At any time moisture forms
on refrigerator cabinet, move control to the "ON"
position. See Figures 4 & 5.
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FROZEN FOOD PACKAGES
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OFF ON OFF ON
Figure 4 Figure 5
Refrigerator Features
Refrigerated Deft Chiller
Controls{SomeMode}s)*
Glass Top Refrigerated
_)e0DChiRler,
Adjustable Glass Refrigerator
Shelves(SomeModeBs)
Adjustable Humidity Controls"
(Some Models)
Adjuatab}eCantileverFreezer
Shelf (SomeModels)
Color Coordinated
Top Hinge Cover
(Some Modele)
Reversible Freezer Rack
(Some ModeLs)
Removable Shelves
(SomeModek,)
DadryStorage
Food StorageContainers
(SomeModels)
Adjustable Hugger
(someModels)
Adjustable Door Shelves
(SomeModels)
Glass Top
Controlled Crispers
Tall Package Retainer
{SomeModels)
(SomeModels)
Condenser Coil (Behind Toe Grille) Toe Grille Bottle Rack (Some Models)
iMPORTANT NOTE:
*FEATURES MAY VARY FROM MODEL TO MODEL. YOUR REFRIGERATOR MAY NOT HAVE ALL OF THE FEATURES SHOWN.
Figure 6
Installing and Using Specific Features
Refrigerator
Adjustablecantilever shelves
(some models)
Shelves can be adjusted to best match size of items
stored in reffigeraten These shelves are supported
by metal tracVs in back of the refrigerator.
a. To remove "can_ever" shelves, t_ upward at
of shelf, near the metal track. See _ 7. This
w_ loosen shelf hooks. _ shelf and pull out.
Figure 7
b. To install, tilt shelf so that front is _her than back.
c. Insert metal hooks at back of shelf into desired
slot in metal track on back wall of refrigerator.
See Figure 8.
To move Deii Fresh Chiller to new
location (some models)
a. Remove Deli Fresh Chiller drawer.
b. Ta]_ upward on back of shelf, near metal track.
This w_l loosen shelf hooks.
c. Lift shelf and Deli Fresh Chiller sleeve and pull out.
d. To reinsert,lift the shelf and sleeve so front is
higher than back.
e. Insert metal hooks at back of shelf into desired
slot in metal track on:back wall of refrigerator.
(Any of top three slots will work.)
f. Gently lower shelf front. Tap downward near
track until shelf hooks are securely seated and
shelf is level.
g. Reinsert Deli Fresh Chiller drawer.
If you choose to move Deli Fresh Chiller to opposite
side of refrigerator, be sure to move reversible Deli
Fresh Chiller control (located on center back wall of
refrigerator section) to match the same side as you
place the Deli Fresh Chiller. See Figure 10.
Rgure 8
_CAUTION: ......:
Apply pressure to front edge of shelf to insure
proper installation. ....
Dell Fresh Chiller (some models)
The Deli Fresh Chiller features a drawer inside an
outer sleeve. A control, located on front trim, allows
you to adjust amount of freezer air circulating
between Dell Fresh Chiller and sleeve to keep meat,
fish or poultry fresh without drying it out.
a. Slide control to left for coldest temperatures (ice
crystals may form) and to right for warmer
temperatures. See Figure 9.
dell ddller control
Figure 9
reversible
dd! _gler r_s_.
: !
Figure 10
Crisper drawers
Crisper drawers are used to stere fresh fruits and
vegetables. It is normal for some moisture to
accumulate inside drawers. Some models have
humidity controls on one or both drawers.
a. Slide control to high humidity setting for leafy
vegetables such as lettuce, spinach or cabbage.
See Figure 14.
_hig_ .................... io3 humidity control
I_
Figure 14
b. Additional cold air can affect refrigerator
compartment so Temp-Assure TM control may need
to be adjusted once the Dell Fresh Chiller control
is set. See page 4.
b. Slide control to low humidity setting for produce
with skins, such as apples, oranges or tomatoes.
See Figure 14.
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