Amana 10480903, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ORDER 10480903 Top Freezer Refrigerator Use Care Guide CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE L TOLL FREE 1 800 843 0304 _8n8 Aitay_mmt Comp _ ...

Page 2: ... 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 Requirements RECOGNIZETHiS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION WARNING Electrical Grounding lnstructions_This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection agai...

Page 3: ...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 addres...

Page 4: ... store e In freezer section put thermometer snugly between frozen food packages See Figure 2 1 FROZEN FOOD PACKAGES F_um2 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 ...

Page 5: ...ity Controls Some Models Glass Top Controlled Crispers SomeModels Reversible Freezer Rack Some ModeLs Removable Shelves SomeModek DadryStorage Food StorageContainers Some Models Adjustable Hugger some Models Adjustable Door Shelves Some Models Tall Package Retainer Some Models Condenser Coil Behind Toe Grille Toe Grille Bottle Rack Some Models iMPORTANT NOTE FEATURES MAY VARY FROM MODEL TO MODEL Y...

Page 6: ...once the Dell Fresh Chiller control is set See page 4 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...

Page 7: ...ion c If bottle is used be sure _ttle cap is on tightly before placing bottle in rack See Figures 11 12 and 13 Figure 11 Egg storage a Some models have a take to the counter egg bucket with a removable tray See Figure 15 Figure 15 Adjustable door buckets some models Some models feature door buckets that can be moved up or down to fit storage needs a To remove door buckets remove food from all buck...

Page 8: ...buckets or door shelves Retainer keeps packages securely in place a To remove rotate retainer away from you and lift up See Figure 21 Figure 21 Door shelf huggers some rnodels Huggers are dividers which fit into door shelf to keep bottles etc in place a Hook hugger over edge of door shelf See Figure 22 Rgure 19 d Then pull out to remove See Figure 20 Rgure 20 Figure 22 b Slide side to side as need...

Page 9: ...remove ice _trays and drawer b Slide rack about 9 5 ram toward front of freezer until screws are in middle mounting holes c Gently pull rack away from ceiling of freezer to remove from screws d Remove screws from ceiling of freezer e Using a flat screwdriver covered with tape to keep from scratching ceiling gently pry plastic plugs from opposite side of cei_g of freezer f Replace plastic plugs wit...

Page 10: ... shelf d To replace storage rack position rack on top of or underneath freezer shelf between shelf wires e Center slot of rack should be positioned on top of or underneath center wire of freezer shelf f Lock into place by pushing rack to left Be sure round knobs are securelyin place See Figure 28 Figure 28 Figure 29 b To install tilt shelf so that front is higher than back c Insert metal hooks at ...

Page 11: ...LATION Foam insulation is very energy efficient and has excellent insulating capa bilities however it does not provide the high level of sound insulation provided by the less efficient fiberglass insulation once used by manufacturers FREEZER FAN The fan circulates cold air to cool the refrigerator and the freezer compartment and sounds like air rushing or a whirring sound EVAPORATOR The flow of re...

Page 12: ...ing cracking or discoloration f Butter dish and second serving leftover containers can be washed in top rack of an automatic dishwasher Other parts should be hand washed Dairy storage door a Lift door up b Place foref mgers on either side of door near the hinge where the dairydoor and refrigerator liner connect c Flex ins_ghtly d Pull out Shelf removam a Remove second servers from shelf Remove flo...

Page 13: ...erneath glass shelf and push up For refrigerators hinged on left use crisper on right f Grasp shelf with other hand and tilt glass upward at one end and remove from refrigerator See Figure 36 Figure 37 For refrigerators hinged on left use crisper on right j Remove crisper from support which fits into recess at bottom center of refrigerator See Figure 38 Figure 38 k Slide other crisper system to le...

Page 14: ...er components a Grasp toe grille at each end Pull forward to remove Seepage 5 for location of coil b Use a long h_dIed bottle brush and a vacuum cleaner hose nozzle to remove dust and lint from condenser coil at bottom of refrigerator A special brush can be purchased from your Amana dealer part no R1930 4 c Snap toe grille into place d Additional cleaning may be done if refrigerator is pulled away...

Page 15: ...rigerator to use more energy d Block heat and sunlight In_t_ your refrigerator away from heat sources and direct sunlight e Clean condenser coil A dirty condenser will cause refrigerator to use more energ_ See instructions on page 14 for cleaning instructions f Use the Cabinet Moisture Control when humidity is hi_ gh This control regulates a heater which reddces condensation during periods of high...

Page 16: ...rviced Doors should be left closed until the refrigerator has been repaired Your product warranty does not cover food loss If you have questions regarding the steps above call Amana s Consumer Information Line Toll Free b8004_4 304 Call your nearest Amana dealer or authorized service center listed in the Yellow Pages See section 1 above Have you recently added a large supply of food Allow adequate...

Page 17: ...nnels with warm soapy water Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to slide channels Make sure refrigerator is level Clean refrigerator and freezer See page 12 Cover all foods tightly Use freezer containers or freezer wrap ce cubes may stick together or shrink if used infrequentl _ This is caused y air movement in the freezer and does not Indicate a malfunction Empty ice cube bucket or trays more f...

Page 18: ...low Pages of your telephone directory for authorized Amana servicers What is Not Covered Service trips to your home to teach you how to use the product Read your Use and Care Guide If you then have any questions about operating the product please contact your dealer or our Consumer Affairs office at Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana Iowa 52204 or call toll free 1 80o_A3 0304 8 00am 4 30 p m CST Weekda...

Page 19: ...rongwarranty described above Itcombines withthis standard warranty to providebudget protectingcoverage on your refrigeratorfor up to five full years covering parts labor and travel charges Your participating Amana dealer has details Or contact us Amana Refrigeration Inc Customer Service Department Amana IA 52204 CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE L TOLL FREE 1 800 843 0304 Part No 10480903 Printed in U S A...