Page 1: ...Form No B O i 04 Part No 12828101 m Bottom Freezer ...
Page 2: ...ety Symbols Words Labels This appliance is equipped with a three prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electrical shock hazards It must be plugged into a grounding receptacle Where a standard two prong wall receptacle is encountered it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have it replaced with a properly grounded three prong wall receptacle Do not un...
Page 3: ...SAVE TH ESE l NSTRUCTIONS ...
Page 4: ... If an upright position is not possible lay refrigerator on its back Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approximately 30 minutes before plugging it in to assure oil returns to the compresson Plugging the refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator ALWAYS truck refrigerator from its side or back NEVER from its front Protect outsi...
Page 5: ...e the top marking on the interior of the toe grille is oriented correctly Align the toe grille mounting clips with the lower cabinet slots Push the toe grille firmly until it snaps into place 1 Unplug power cord from power source 2 Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover s see page 3 3 Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing Phillips screw and retain screw and cover for later ...
Page 6: ...ng them inward away from the side rail system Lift the cradles off of the rails 5 Remove Phillips screw from each side of rail system select models 6 Lift top of drawer front to unhook supports from rail system Lift door front out to remove Replace and tighten Phillips screws that were removed from each side of rail system select models Place the basket cradles back onto the side rails Align snaps...
Page 7: ...emove door s see page 4 2 Transfer cabinet plugs and cabinet screws to opposite side of cabinet Remove cabinet plugs with flat blade of screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape Remove center mullion screws with _ hex head screwdriver Freezer door models Remove bottom mullion screws with s hex head driver 3 Transfer door stops from bottom edge of fresh food door and freezer door if applicable to opp...
Page 8: ... _i_ ii ilil Upper _ Handle i _ 4_ Lower 3e Handle 4 Ensure the door handle is snug to the 1 _ door panel To Remove Reverse installation procedure Freezer Handles Partiam_Width Handle Materiams Needed Phillips screwdriver To UnstaH 1 Install handle by fastening with screws removed from edge of door If reversing freezer door remove door plugs from top edge of door and insert into screw holes To Rem...
Page 9: ...eeping the handle flat against the freezer door you may have to reverse directions momentarily to assure clip tab engagement Then firmly slide the handle to the right until it clicks The audible click indicates that the fastening clips are securely interlocked To Remove 1 At the right end flex the handle base away from the surface of the freezer drawer Simultaneously slide the door handle removal ...
Page 10: ...and sleeve B on copper tube end as illustrated Reminder Do not use an old sleeve Place end of copper tubing into water valve inlet port Shape tubing slightly Do not kink so that tubing feeds straight into inlet port 5 Slide brass nut over sleeve and screw nut into inlet port Tighten nut with wrench U MPORTANT Do not overtighten Cross threading may occur Pull on tubing to confirm connection is secu...
Page 11: ...ons on checking compartment temperature Except when starting the refrigerator do not change either control more than one number at a time Allow 24 hours for temperatures to stabilize Changing either control will have some effect on the temperature of the other compartment Temperature Control Guide Refrigerator too warm Turn the refrigerator control to next higher number Refrigerator too cold Turn ...
Page 12: ...ther and after excessive or lengthy door openings Adjusting the Controls 2 4 hours after adding food you may decide that one or both compartments should be colder or warmer if so adjust the control s as indicated in the Temperature Control Guide table below See page 20 for instructions on checking compartment temperature Except when starting the refrigerator do not change either control more than ...
Page 13: ...ood shell To Remove the Crisper Top Remove crisper drawers as indicated on pages 13 and 14 Place hand under the frame to push up the glass Lift glass out Lift frame from refrigerator liner rails To install repeat above instructions in reverse order Door Storage Dairy Center The Dairy Center provides convenient door storage for spreadaNe items such as butter and margarine This compartment can be mo...
Page 14: ...rage of miscellaneous items or I _ _ extra produce L _ Jf_ _ _ To Remove Pull drawer out to full extension Tilt up front of drawer and pull straight out To Unstall Insert drawer into frame rails and push back into place Crisper Drawers The Crisper Drawers provide a higher humidity environment for fresh fruit and vegetable storage Controms The Crisper Controms regulate the amount of humidity in the...
Page 15: ...f pantry and pull straight ouL To UnstaH Push metal glide rails to the back of the refrigerator select models Place drawer onto rails and slide drawer back until it falls into place Some models feature a divider to organize the Chef s Pantry TM into sections To Remove Pull drawer completely out and raise the front of the divider to unhook it from the rear wall of the pantry and lift it ouL To Unst...
Page 16: ... ends of shelf on liner tabs and slide down Models with pullout freezer drawer Upper Wire Basket To Remove Pull upper basket out to full extension and lift out to remove To UnstaH Slide upper basket into freezer Make sure that rear of basket hooks behind rail catch Freezer Drawer Models See page 5 for lower basket and complete pullout drawer instructions Ice Cube Tray semect models The Uce Cube Tr...
Page 17: ...ches will probably contain undersized and irregular cubes because of air in the supply line When the ice cubes are ejected it is normal for several cubes to be joined together at the ends They can easily be broken apart The ice maker will continue to make ice until the supply of ice cubes raises the sensor arm shutting the ice maker oft Certain sounds may accompany the various cycles of the ice ma...
Page 18: ... head RepJacing Water FHter UMPORTANT Air trapped in system may cause water and cartridge to eject AJways dispense water for two minutes before removing the flmter for any reason Use caution when removing 1 Turn filter countercJockwJse until it reJeases from filter head 2 Drain water from filter into sink and dispose in normal household trash 3 Wipe up excess water in filter cover and continue wit...
Page 19: ... 99 99_ _99 35 J _99 29 J _ 99 33_ _99 29_V_ 95 70cV_ 90_9 _rJ _ 8 L22 75 93_ _ 76 99 75 31 9571 92 140 _ 98 74_Vu 98 46_ 99 70_ 9974 98 72rJk_ 96 50_ 92 97 91 67 o Mh_ RequIred l ed ictiel_ 05 NTU 99_Vu 0 10 mg L 0 10 mg L 0002 mg L 0002 mg L 0003 m_ L 0005 m_ L 0 04 mg L 075 m i L 00002 mg L 0003 mg L rested using a flow rate of 078 gpm pressure of 60 psig pH of Z5 68 5 F 20 3 C Measurement in P...
Page 20: ...irements pm suant to Section 116830 of the Health and Saiety ode thr the following health related contaminants Microbiological Contaminants and _lurbidit Cysts Furbidlry ical Contaminants Asbestos Lead Mercury Organic Contaminants Atrazine Lindane Benzene CarboNran p dichlorobenzene Coxaphene Rated Selwice Capaeib 750 gal Rated SeJwice Flow 0 78 gpm Col_ditions of Certifieatiom Do not use where wa...
Page 21: ...r cream or yogurt when mold appears Dairy Food Most dairy foods such as milk yogurt sour cream and cottage cheese have freshness dates on their cartons for appropriate length of storage Store these foods in the original carton and refrigerate immediately after purchasing and after each use Frozen Food Storage The freezer compartment of a refrigerator should be kept at approximately 0 F 018 C To ch...
Page 22: ...ths cooked 6 months whob peebd Not recommended 6 months 1 month whole Not recommended 6 to 12 months Pineapples cut Wrap tightly or cover Check carton date Close tightly Don t return unused portions to original container Don t freeze cream unless whipped Wrap tightly Store in original carton Check carton date Store in original carton Check carton date Wrap tightly Cut off any mold Refrigerate smal...
Page 23: ...p with freezer wrap M EATS Bacon 7 days 1 month Beef or lamb ground 1 to 2 days 3 to 4 months Fresh meats can be kept in original packaging for refrigeration Beef or lamb roast and steak 3 to 5 days 6 to 9 months Place in the meat and cheese drawer When freezing longer than two weeks overwrap with freezer wrap Ham fully cooked whole 7 days 1 to 2 months half 5 days 1 to 2 months slices 3 days 1 to...
Page 24: ... plastic textured scouring pads A dishwasher Use 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart 1 lite0 warm soapy water Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots Use warm soapy water and a soft clean cloth or sponge Rinse surfaces with clean warm water and dry immediately to avoid water spots To polish and help prevent finger prints follow with Stainless Ste...
Page 25: ... compartments 4 Close doors and let stand 24 to 48 hours Energy Saving Tips Avoid overcrowding refrigerator shelves This reduces air circulation around food and causes refrigerator to run longer Avoid adding too much warm food to refrigerator at one time This overloads compartments and slows rate of cooling Do not use aluminum foil wax paper or paper toweling as shelf liners This decreases air flo...
Page 26: ...ld toward front of refrigerator until it locks into place Do not force shield beyond locking poinL Doing so may damage light shield Freezer style of light shield varies 1 Reach behind the light cover 2 With firm pressure press forward on the notches at the back of the cover and pull down The cover will open from the back 3 Remove the cover 4_ 5 Remove light bulb Replace bulb with appliance bulb e ...
Page 27: ...ormation of mold and mildew Upon your return After a short vacation or absence For models with automatic ice makers or dispensers Reconnect the water supply and turn on supply valve see page 9 _ Monitor water connection for 24 hours and correct leaks if necessary Run 10 15 glasses of water from the dispenser to flush out the system Restart the ice maker Discard at least the first three ice harvest...
Page 28: ...n Normal operation Normal operation Normal operation See page 3 for details on how to level your refrigerator Normal operation Stop sound by raising ice maker arm to OFF position see page 16 Normal operation Freezer control A clicks when starting or stopping compressor Motorized device B sounds like an electric clock and snaps in and ouL Freezer fan C and condenser fan D make this noise while oper...
Page 29: ...temperature is too warm Centro s need to be adjusted Condenser ceils are dirty Rear air grille is blocked Door has been opened frequently er has been opened for long periods of time Food has recently been added Refrigerator has Compartment is dirt er has eder an odor causing food Check gaskets fer proper seal Clean accerding te the chart on page 23 form on outside Humidity levels are high Nermd du...
Page 30: ...ter Rinse and dry thoroughly Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer channels Reduce time door is open Organize food items efficiently to assure door is open for as short a time as possible Allow interior environment to adjust for period the door has been opened Humidity or heat in surrounding area is Normal operation high Food has recently been added Refrigerator is exposed to heat by env...
Page 31: ...ty damage due to improper installation or water connection Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per square inch to function properly A minimum pressure of 35 pounds per square inch is recommended for refrigerators with water filters Adjust freezer control see page 10 or 11 Freezer is recommended to be approximately 0 F 18 C Water pressure must be between 35 to 100 pounds per square inch...
Page 32: ...ntal damages so the above exclusion may not apply If You Need Service Ca the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag ServicessM Amana Customer Assistance at 1 800 843 0304 U S A or 1 866 587 2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warrant status Refer to Warranty for further information on owner s responsibilities for warranty...
