Amana Refrigerator User Instructions

Safety Alert Symbol

This is the safety alert symbol ⚠️. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

? DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

⚠️ WARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

⚠️ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury when using your refrigerator, follow these basic precautions:

• ? Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
• Do not remove ground prong.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before servicing.
• Replace all parts and panels before operating.
• Remove doors from your old refrigerator.
• Connect to a potable water supply only.
• Use nonflammable cleaner.
• Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.
• Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.
• Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker kit ready models only).
• Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice (on some models).
• Do not hit the refrigerator glass doors (on some models).
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Suffocation Hazard Warning

⚠️ WARNING: Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous, even if they will sit for "just a few days." If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

• Take off the doors.
• Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily climb inside.

Important Information to Know About Disposal of Refrigerants

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

Using the Controls

For your convenience, your refrigerator controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure that the controls are still preset. The Refrigerator and Freezer controls should both be set to the "mid-settings."

Diagram shows refrigerator and freezer temperature controls. Each control has settings ranging from less cold to colder, with a 'mid-setting' indicated. A 'Temp Setting' label points to the controls. A 'Water Filter Reset' indicator is also shown.

The Refrigerator Control adjusts the refrigerator compartment temperature. The Freezer Control adjusts the freezer compartment temperature. Settings to the left of the mid-setting make the temperature less cold. Settings to the right of the mid-setting make the temperature colder.

Wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil.

NOTE: Adjusting the Refrigerator and Freezer controls to a higher (colder) than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster.

IMPORTANT: Your product will not cool when the Refrigerator Control is set to Off.

Adjusting Controls

Give the refrigerator time to cool down completely before adding food. It is best to wait 24 hours before you put food into the refrigerator. The settings indicated in the previous section should be correct for normal household refrigerator usage. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm.

• Turn the control right (clockwise) to make the compartment colder.
• Turn the control left (counterclockwise) to make it less cold.
• To turn the cooling system off, turn the Refrigerator Control counterclockwise until it reaches the Off position.

If you need to adjust temperatures in the refrigerator or freezer, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. Wait at least 24 hours between adjustments.

Crisper Humidity Control (on some models)

You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Adjust the control to any setting between Low and High.

Low (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins.

High (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables.

Notes

• The dispensing system will not operate when either door (refrigerator or freezer) is open.
• Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water.
• Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced. Wait 72 hours for full ice production.

For crushed ice, cubes are crushed before being dispensed. This may cause a slight delay when dispensing crushed ice. Noise from the ice crusher is normal, and pieces of ice may vary in size. When changing from crushed to cubed, a few ounces of crushed ice will be dispensed along with the first cubes.

Flush the Water System

Air in the water dispensing system can cause the water dispenser to drip. After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Flushing the water dispensing system forces air from the water line and filter, and prepares the water filter for use.

NOTE: As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser.

1. Using a sturdy container, depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds.
2. Repeat Step 1 until water begins to flow.
3. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 3 gal. (11.4 L) has been dispensed. Additional flushing may be required in some households.

The Water Dispenser

• Dispense at least 1 qt (1 L) of water every week to maintain a fresh supply.
• If the flow of water from the dispenser decreases, it could be caused by low water pressure.
• With the water filter removed, dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of water. If 1 cup (237 mL) of water is dispensed in 8 seconds or less, the water pressure to the refrigerator meets the minimum requirement.
• If it takes longer than 8 seconds to dispense 1 cup (237 mL) of water, the water pressure to the refrigerator is lower than recommended. See the "Water Supply Requirements" section (in the User Instructions or the Installation Instructions and Owner's Manual) or "Troubleshooting" for suggestions.

To Dispense Water:

1. Press a sturdy glass against the dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the water dispenser spout to ensure that the water dispenses into the glass.
2. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

IMPORTANT: The small tray at the bottom of the dispenser is designed to catch small spills and allow for easy cleaning. There is no drain in the tray. To empty and clean the tray, push down on the back of the removable tray lid and pull it out.

The Ice Dispenser

Ice dispenses from the ice maker storage bin in the freezer when the dispenser lever is pressed. To turn off the ice maker, see the "Ice Maker and Storage Bin" section. Your ice maker can produce both crushed and cubed ice. Before dispensing ice, select which type of ice you prefer.

Press CRUSHED for crushed ice, or CUBED for cubed ice.

⚠️ WARNING: Cut Hazard. Use a sturdy glass when dispensing ice. Failure to do so can result in cuts.

1. Press a sturdy glass against the ice dispenser lever. Hold the glass close to the ice guide to ensure that the ice dispenses into the glass.

IMPORTANT: You do not need to apply a lot of pressure to the lever in order to activate the ice dispenser. Pressing hard will not make the ice dispense faster or in greater quantities.

1. Remove the glass to stop dispensing.

Diagram labels parts of the dispenser: A. Water dispenser lever, B. Water dispenser spout, C. Ice dispenser lever, D. Ice guide.

The Dispenser Lock

The dispenser can be turned off for easy cleaning or to avoid unintentional dispensing by small children and pets.

NOTE: The lock feature does not shut off power to the refrigerator, to the ice maker, or to the dispenser light. It simply deactivates the dispenser lever. To turn off the ice maker, see the "Ice Maker and Storage Bin" section.

To lock the dispenser, press LOCK. To unlock the dispenser, press UNLOCK.

Diagram shows 'LOCK' and 'UNLOCK' buttons.

Ice Maker Operation

Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard the first three batches of ice produced.

The quality of your ice will be only as good as the quality of the water supplied to your ice maker. Avoid connecting the ice maker to a softened water supply. Water softener chemicals (such as salt) can damage parts of the ice maker and lead to poor quality ice. If a softened water supply cannot be avoided, make sure the water softener is operating properly and is well maintained.

Do not use anything sharp to break up the ice in the storage bin. This can cause damage to the ice container and the dispenser mechanism.

Do not store anything on top of or in the ice maker or storage bin.

Turning the Ice Maker On/Off

Removing and Replacing the Ice Storage Bin

1. Lift and hold open the ice maker door.
2. Press the switch to the Off position (Style 1) or lift the wire shut-off arm to the Off (up) position (Style 2). Release the ice maker door.
3. Lift up the front of the storage bin and pull it out.
4. Replace the bin by pushing it in all the way, or the dispenser will not work.
5. To restart ice production, lift open the ice maker door and press the switch to the On position (Style 1) or push the wire shut-off arm down to the On position (Style 2).

Diagram illustrates lifting the ice maker door, disengaging the shut-off arm/switch, and pulling out the ice storage bin.

Water Filter Status Light (on some models)

The filter status light will help you know when to change your water filter.

The light will change from green to yellow. This tells you that it is almost time to change the filter.

It is recommended that you replace the filter when the status light changes to red or water flow to your water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably.

NOTE: The filter should be replaced at least every six months depending on your water quality and usage.

Resetting the Filter Status

The reset button is located on the control panel in the refrigerator compartment. To reset the status light after changing the filter, press the button five times within 10 seconds. The status light will change from red to green when the system is reset.

Non-Indicator Water Filter (on some models)

If your refrigerator does not have the water filter status light, you should change the water filter cartridge at least every six months depending on your water quality and usage. If the water flow to the water dispenser or ice maker decreases noticeably before six months have passed, replace the water filter more often.

Changing the Water Filter

IF YOU NEED SERVICE:

1. Before contacting us to arrange service, please determine whether your product requires repair. Some questions can be addressed without service. Please take a few minutes to review the Troubleshooting section of the Use and Care Guide or visit producthelp.amana.com.
2. All warranty service is provided exclusively by our authorized Amana Service Providers. In the U.S. and Canada, direct all requests for warranty service to: Amana Customer Experience Center. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-843-0304. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

If outside the 50 United States or Canada, contact your authorized Amana dealer to determine whether another warranty applies.

One Year Limited Warranty