Amana BX521VE, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...International Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Owner s Manual Keep these instructions for future reference Be sure this manal stays with refrigerator BX521VE BX521VW...

Page 2: ...ance Correct installation will avoid delays and unnecessary service calls Once installation is complete read this booklet carefully and get to know the controls and the features of your new appliance...

Page 3: ...estions call the Consumer Affairs Department at 1 800 843 0304 inside U S A and 1 319 622 5511 outside the U S A or contact us on the internet at www amana com When contacting Amana provide product in...

Page 4: ...0 NOTE Do not install the refrigerator near an oven radiator or other heat source Do not install the refrigerator in a location where the temperature will fall below 55 F 13 C discard an old refrigera...

Page 5: ...oor by lifting door off bottom hinge Instructions for Installation 5 Remove center hinge bracket A and shim B by removing screws C using Phillips screwdriver B A C 6 Remove toe grille A and bottom hin...

Page 6: ...saddle valves Both reduce water flow become clogged with time and in addition may cause leaks if repair is attempted The correct type a shut off valve requires a hole to be drilled in the water suppl...

Page 7: ...ttom hinge cover B Turn roller adjustment screws C to raise or lower refrigerator cabinet Front of refrigerator must be 6 mm or bubble on your level higher than the back of your refrigerator Make sure...

Page 8: ...l completely to refrigerator cabinet Leveling Refrigerator is tilted 1 4 6 mm from front to rear Toe grille is properly attached to refrigerator Product Literature Owner s manual is reviewed including...

Page 9: ...4 C adjust fresh food control one number at a time Check again after 5 8 hours Fresh Food Features Fresh Food Shelves Shelves adjust to meet individual storage needs Some models feature Spillsaver TM...

Page 10: ...ons entitled Spillsaver Shelves for removing and replacing shelf Remove drawer and sleeve by lifting and pulling out Replace drawer by sliding into place Garden Fresh Crispers Garden Fresh crispers ke...

Page 11: ...wall of fresh food section by placing a knife covered with masking tape underneath cap and pulling forward 3 Rotate boot F 180 to opposite side 4 Insert plastic cap in hole G opposite side of fresh fo...

Page 12: ...r fits on front edge of any refrigerator door bucket or door shelf A Door Shelves Remove door shelves by lifting ends and pulling out Replace door shelves by placing shelf on glides A and sliding down...

Page 13: ...ce so any impurities left in the water line after installation are not consumed If you wish to stop automatic ice production lift ice maker arm A A definite click is heard when proper position is reac...

Page 14: ...storage for frozen food items in freezer door and tilts forward for easy access of those items A Pullout Drawer Baskets some models Door assembly of drawer removed from illustration for visual clarit...

Page 15: ...ves Include all drawers shelves and gaskets 3 Connect power to refrigerator and return food to refrigerator Wash and dry all containers Wrap foods in tightly sealed containers to prevent further odor...

Page 16: ...hex nut screws A B Vacation Tips Complete the following steps for short vacations 1 Remove perishable foods 2 If an ice maker is installed move ice maker arm to Off position See Automatic Ice Maker se...

Page 17: ...isses or pops 5 Defrost timer sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and out of defrost cycle 6 Condenser fan air rushes and whirs 7 Compressor has a high pitched hum or pulsating sound and cycles...

Page 18: ...r restricts airflow Chiller Fresh System temperature is too warm Slide control to colder setting Adjust freezer control to colder setting See Setting Controls instructions of Controls section Verify C...

Page 19: ...es a water pressure of 20 100 psi to function properly Confirm ice maker arm is down See Automatic Ice Maker section Confirm household water supply is reaching water valve Make sure the water valve sh...

Page 20: ...free of charge for parts and labour provided that all service is performed during normal working hours by Kleenmaid or their designated Agents Where the appliance is installed outside the normal serv...

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