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Amana Compact Refrigerator Freezer manual

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  • Page 1

    ® Australian T op Freezer Refrigerator Owner ’ s Manual Keep these instructions for future reference. Be sure this manual stays with refrigerator .[...]

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    2 Electrical Requirements ! RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, 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. Do not use a two-prong adap[...]

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    3 If your refrigerator requires ice maker water supply connection, proceed to Connect Ice Maker Water Supply section before leveling refrigerator . 1. Plug in power cord. 2. Move refrigerator into final location. 3. Level refrigerator using a level placed on top of the refrigerator . • Remove toe grille. Remove bottom hinge cover if refrigerator [...]

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    4 5. Remove refrigerator door by lifting off bottom hinge. 6. Remove center hinge bracket and shim using Phillips screwdriver . 7. Remove toe grille and bottom hinge cover . Both snap of f. 8. Remove bottom hinge and shim using hex nut driver . 5 / 16 " scre ws Top hing e Door closure Cent er hi n g e pin Phill ips screws Center hing e 3 / 8&q[...]

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    5 CAUTION ! Observe the following to avoid property damage: • Confirm water pressure to water valve is between 20 and 100 pounds per square inch. • Copper supply tubing must be routed where the temperature is 55°F (13°C) or higher to prevent freeze-ups. • Start adaptor fitting and nuts by hand to avoid cross threading. T ighten adaptor fitt[...]

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    6 Installation Checklist This checklist is for personal records only . Consumer Installer Doors Handles are solidly attached to doors. Handle side of door is 3 mm ( 1 / 8 ") higher than hinge side. (Door lowers when loaded with food.) Doors seal completely to refrigerator cabinet. Leveling Refrigerator is tilted 6 mm ( 1 / 4 ") from front[...]

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    7 Controls This refrigerator operates most efficiently at household temperatures of 13°–43°C (55°–1 10°F). Refrigerator and Freezer Controls Refrigerator and freezer controls are located on center divider between refrigerator and freezer sections. When freezer control is set to OFF , neither refrigerator nor freezer sections will cool. Init[...]

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    8 When moving Chiller Fresh ™ system left or right, move control, located on center back wall of refrigerator section, to same side as system. Chiller Fresh Posi tion Garden Fresh ™ Crispers Garden Fresh ™ crispers keep produce fresh longer . Wrap produce tightly . Do not wash produce before placing in crispers. Excess moisture could cause pr[...]

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    9 Door Buckets Door buckets adjust to meet individual storage needs. • Remove door buckets by pushing tabs toward center and pulling out. • Replace door buckets by sliding in until tabs lock into place. Door bucket Ta bs Door Shelves • Remove door shelves by lifting ends and pulling out. • Replace door shelves by placing shelf on glides and[...]

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    10 Adhesives 1. Remove glue residue by rubbing toothpaste into adhesive with fingers until adhesive loosens. 2. Rinse surface with warm water . Dry surface with a soft, clean cloth. Door Gaskets 1. Clean door gaskets every 3 months (or as required to keep clean) according to General instructions. 2. Apply a light film of petroleum jelly to the hing[...]

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    11 3. Dry shelf thoroughly and replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and lowering front. Light Bulbs WARN I NG ! T o avoid electrical shock which can cause severe personal injury or death, disconnect power to refrigerator before replacing light bulb. After replacing light bulb, connect power . CAUTION ! T o avoid personal injury or prop[...]

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    12 Normal Operating Sounds This new refrigerator may be replacing a differently designed, less efficient or smaller refrigerator . T oday’ s refrigerators have new features and are more energy efficient. As a result, certain sounds may be unfamiliar . These sounds are normal and will soon become familiar . These sounds also indicate refrigerator [...]

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    13 Before Calling For Service Refrigerator does not operate. • Confirm freezer control is on. • Confirm refrigerator is plugged in. • Check fuse or circuit breaker . Plug in another item at that wall outlet. • Wait 40 minutes to see if refrigerator restarts. If freezer control is on, lights work but 2 fans and compressor are not operating, [...]

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    14 W arranty AUSTRALI A N REFRI G ER A TI O N W ARRANTY 5 YEA R P A RTS AND LABOUR – TOTA L PRODUCT DOM ESTI C W A RR ANTY - F ULL FI VE YEAR W ARRANTY In addi ti o n to al l st atut ory r i ghts which you, t he Consum er, have under the rel e vant l aws i n respect of thi s appli ance, duri ng the fi rst fi ve years of ow nership as t he origi n[...]

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    15 Limited One Y ear Warranty Limited Five Y ear Warranty on Compressor First Y ear Amana will provide a free replacement part, f.o.b. Amana, Iowa, U.S.A., for any part which is defective due to workmanship or materials. Second through Fifth Y ears Amana will provide a free replacement part, f.o.b. Amana, Iowa, U.S.A., for any compressor which is d[...]

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    Part No. 10766414 Printed in U.S.A 2/99 ©1999 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52203 ww w .amana.com[...]