Caloric GSGD21BL, GSGD21BW, GSGD21B Owner's Manual

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Contents

Electrical Requirements

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

Model Identification...................................................3

Installation Information..............................................3

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

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

Refrigerator Controls.................................................7

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

Fresh Food Features.................................................7

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

Deli Drawer ...............................................................8

Temperature Controlled Fresh Food Door..................8

Crisper Drawers ........................................................8

Storage Rack ............................................................9

Covered Storage Bucket ...........................................9

Dairy Center..............................................................9

Door Buckets ............................................................9

Door Shelves ..........................................................10

Freezer Features.....................................................10

Automatic Ice Maker ...............................................10

Freezer Rack .......................................................... 11

Wire Shelves and Basket ........................................11

Door Dike................................................................ 11

Ice ‘N’ Water™ Dispenser.........................................12

Care and Cleaning ..................................................13

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

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

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

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

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

Glass Shelves......................................................... 14

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

Energy Tips.............................................................15

Vacation Tips ..........................................................15

Normal Operating Sounds .......................................16

Before Calling For Service ...................................... 17

Factory Service Centers..........................................18

Asure™ Service Plan ...............................................18

Warranty .................................................................19

Recognize this symbol as a safety
precaution.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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

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Model Identification

Installation Instructions

Thank you for purchasing this Caloric® 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 Refrigeration Inc., 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:

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference.

Proper installation will ensure that this refrigerator
operates most efficiently. Amana Refrigeration Inc.
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.

Plastic water tube
union nut

Amana Refrigeration Inc. also has a network of
independent authorized technicians. Locate a Factory
Service Center or independent authorized Caloric
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 Caloric® technician.
Amana Refrigeration Inc. also recommends contacting
an authorized Caloric® technician if service is required
after warranty expires.

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

Enjoy this new Caloric® refrigerator.

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Water tube

c. Remove top hinge covers.

WARNING

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

Water tube clamp screw

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d. Unplug top hinge wire connectors. Do not remove

green ground wire from hinge. Remove top
hinges.

Wire connectors

Wire connectors

Green ground wire

e. Remove doors.

4. 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, loosen refrigerator
door hinge screws 1/2 turn. Turn cam clockwise 1
increment at a time until doors are aligned. Open
and close doors. Tighten hinge screws.

Rear roller
adjustment screw
(some models)

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-f. Use a

penny at top of doors to space doors 3/4” (18
mm) from cabinet.

2. Plug in power cord.

3. Move refrigerator into final location.

Front roller
adjustment screw

Hinge adjusting
cam (some
models)

5. Review “Installation Checklist” in
Owner’s Manual with consumer.

Connecting Water Supply

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.

Caution

To avoid property damage, observe the
following:

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

• Tighten adapter fitting and nutby hand to
avoid cross threading. Finish tightening nuts
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.

• Amana Refrigeration Inc. recommends using a
saddle valve. Do not use self-piercing valve.
Amana Refrigeration Inc. is not responsible for
property damage due to improper water connection.

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Important

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

• Amana Refrigeration Inc. recommends using a
saddle valve. Do not use self-piercing valve.
Amana Refrigeration Inc. is not responsible for
property damage due to improper water connection.

Materials Required

1/4" (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 fiberboard cover screws on right side (20,
22, 25, 27 cubic foot models) or on left side (19, 21
cubic foot models). Remove black plastic spacer
(22, 25, 27 cubic foot models). Bend cover back.

2. Remove brass nut and sleeve from adapter fitting.
Slide brass nut and sleeve over end of copper
tubing. Insert copper tubing into adapter fitting.
Confirm rubber hose washer is in place. Tighten
adapter fitting on water valve by hand. Tighten an
additional 1/2 turn with a pliers and wrenches.
Connect nut on copper tubing to adapter fitting.
Confirm copper tubing is secure by pulling on
copper tubing

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

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, all back covers must be
installed before connecting power to refrigerator.

4. Replace lower back cover screws and black plastic
spacer.

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

cabinet with a “P” clamp. Copper tubing must
not extend 3/8” (9 mm) beyond back.

“P” clamp

Copper tubing

3/8”
(9mm maximum)

Brass sleeve

Brass nut

Copper tubing

Brass adapter
fitting

Rubber hose washer

Black plastic spacer

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Installation Checklist

This checklist is for personal records only.

Consumer Installer

Doors

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.
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.)

Notes

Consumer's Signature

Product Literature

Owner's manual is reviewed including the following information.

• product registration card

• Refrigerator and Freezer controls

• Humidity controlled crispers

• normal operating sounds

Installer's Signature

DateInstaller's Company Name/Phone Number

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