Amana TZ22RW-P1157701WW Owner’s Manual
ORDER # 10480902
Top Freezer
Deep Door
Use & Care
Refrigerator
Guide
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Contents
_InstaHatSon
Electrical Requirements .................... 2
Model Identifi'_cation ....................... 3
Setting Controls ............................ 4
Refrigerator Features ........................ 5
Installing and Using Specific Features ......... 6
Adjustable Cantilever Shelves ............... 6
Deli Fresh Chiller ......................... G
Utility Rack .............................. 6
Crispers .................................. 6
Egg Storage .............................. 7
Adjustable Dairy and Second Serving Shelf
System ................................... 7
Butter Dish ............................... 8
Snack Compartment ....................... 8
Buckets .................................. 8
Shelves .................................. 8
Tall Package Retainer ...................... 9
Hugger .................................. 9
Freezer Features
Free-O'-Frost TM ............................ 9
Ice Cube Trays ............................ 9
Ice Service Rack .......................... 9
Automatic Icemaker ....................... 9
Adjustable Freezer Shelf ................... 10
Adjustable Freezer Door Buckets and SheLves 10
Reversible Freezer Storage Rack ............ 10
Other Features
Decorator Doors ........................... 10
Normal Operating Sounds .................... 11
Care and Cleaning
Exterior ................................. 12
Adhesives .............................. 12
Interior .................................. 12
Adhesives .............................. 12
Dairy Storage Door ...................... t2
Second Serving Containers ............... ±2
Deep Door Shelves ...................... 12
Crisper Drawers/Removal ................ 12
Odor Removal .......................... 14
Door Gaskets ........................... 14
Mechanical ............................... 14
Condenser Coil .......................... 14
Light Bulbs ............................. 14
Energy Tips ................................ 15
Vacation Tips ............................... 15
Before Calling For Service .................... 16
Warranty ................................... 18
Warranty Exclusions
Temperat_es ............................. 18
Removing/Reversing Doors ................. 18
Asure" Extended Service P_an ................ 19
Consumer mnformation Line ................... 19
Electrical
Electrical Grounding Instructions--This appliance isequipped with a three-prong (grounding) plugfor your
protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, itis the
personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Unit isdesigned to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTER.
DO NOT USE AN EXTIENS]ON CORD. ROUNDGROUNDINGPRONG
Requirements
RECOGNIZETHIS SYMBOL
AS A SAFETY PRECNJTJON
WARNING
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 WAFiNING TAG FROM THE SERVICE CORD.
Amana TopFreezer Refrigerator (Deep door models)
Thank you for buying an Amana refrigerator. Your satisfaction with this new product is very important to us.
This Use and Care Guide will he!p you understand how your refrigerator operates...and how to get the most
benefit from the features you selected.
Please read this Use and Care Guide thoroughly.
Complete the Reg4stration Card in the packet with this. guide and return to Amana's Product Registration
Depa_tmeat promptly. If your registration card is missing, call 1-800-843-0304.
If you believe something is operating incorrectly, please read the "Before You Call for Service Section," on
pages 16-17. If you st_ll have questions, please call us at 1-8_-843-0304° (Weekdays, during normal business
hours, Central Time.)
Any time you call or write us regarding your refrigerator_ have the following information readily available. It
is located on a nameplate, found in the upper left-hand front corner of the refrigerator section. Take a moment
to fill in the hfformation Soyou have it ha_dy!
Seria_ No o
Model No.
Manufacturing No.
Flease also record:
Date ofpurchase:
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 applianceso..freezers, ranges, eooktol?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 refrigeratot:
Setting The Controls
Temp=AssureTM themlostafi¢ 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 1½°F
(.8 ° C) from setting.
Refrigerator and freezer controls
a. Locate refrigerator and freezer controls at inside
center divider between freezer and refrigerator
sections. See Figure 1.
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b. When freezer control is set to "OFF", neither
refrigerator or freezer sections will coo!.
c. Start by setting both controls to "4". After 24
hours, adjust as desired.
"1" 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° ]Inrefrigerator section, place the_,_nometer in a
glass of water and place in middle of refrigerator°
Walt 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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Figure 3
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 minimize condensation.
a. If refrigerator is in a warm, humid area, set
control to "ON" position.
b. If refrigerator is]n 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 Figure 4.
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g-FROZEN FOOD PACKAGES
Figure 2
OFF ON
Figure 4
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Refrigerator Features
ColorCoordin_ed Top
Hinge Cover
Toe GrUle
Utility Rack
iMPORTANTNOTE:
*FEATURESMAYVARYFROMMODELTO MODEL.YOURREFRIGERATORMAYNOT HAVEALLOF THE FEATURESSHOWN.
Figure 5
Refrigerator
Adjustable cantileversheUves
Shelves can be adjusted to best match size of items
stored in refrigerator. These shelves are supported
by metal tracks in back of the refrigerator.
a. To remove "cantilever" shelves, tap upward at back
of shelf, near the met_ track. See Figure 6. TbJs
will loosen shelf hooks. L_ shelf and pull out.
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b. To in,stall, tilt shelf so that front is higher than back.
c. Insert metal hooks at back of shelf into desired
slot in metal track on back wall of refrigerator.
See Figure 7.
Tomove Deli Fresh Chiller
a. Remove Deli Fresh Chiller drawer.
b. Tap upward on back of shelf, near metal track.
This will loosen shelf hooks.
c. Lift shelf and Dell Fresh Cheer 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
placed the Dell Fresh Chiller. See Figure 9.
reversible
dell chiller position
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Apply pressure to front edge of shelf to insure
_CAUTION:
proper installation.
Figure 7
Deli Fresh Chiller control
The Dell Fresh Chiller features a drawer inside an
outer sleeve. A control, located on front t_, allows
you to adjust amount of freezer air circulating
between Deli 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 8.
_ldest "° "_] .... col,t ,leli chiller control
left right
Figure 9
Utiii ] rack
This rack can be hung from edge of any shelf, to hold
a large bottle, eggs, cheese, etc., within easy reach.
a. Locate utility rack shipped inside crisper drawer.
b. Locate tabs on fiat edge of utility rack. Hook
these tabs over metal_frame on side of any shelf.
Shelf may need to be moved, depending on
location.
c. If bottle is used, be sure bottle cap is on tightly
before placing bottle in rack. See Figure 5.
Crisper drawers
Crisper drawers are used to store 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 10.
_high .................... la_ humidity (ontro!
Figure 8
b. Additional cola 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.
Figure 10
b. Slide control to low humidity setting for produce
with skins, such as apples, oranges or tomatoes.
See Figure 10.
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