Amana ABB1921BRW Quick Reference Sheet - Page 1

French Door Bottom Mount Quick Start Guide OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Before operating this appliance, make sure it has been properly installed according to the appliance's Owner's Manual. Using the Controls The temperature controls are located at the top front of the refrigerator or freezer compartments. Temperature Controls For your convenience, the temperature controls are preset at the factory. When you first install your refrigerator, make sure the controls are still set to the recommended setting as shown. Recommended Setting "4" Ice Maker (on some models) IMPORTANT: Flush the water system before turning on the ice maker. See "Water Dispenser." Turning the Ice Maker On/Off To turn the ice maker ON, simply lower the wire shutoff arm. To manually turn the ice maker OFF, lift the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position and listen for the click. NOTE: Your ice maker has an automatic shutoff. As ice is made, the ice cubes will fill the ice storage bin and the ice cubes will raise the wire shutoff arm to the OFF (arm up) position. Do not force the wire shutoff arm up or down. IMPORTANT: � The recommended setting should be correct for normal household refrigerator use. The controls are set correctly when milk or juice is as cold as you like and when ice cream is firm. � Wait 24 hours for your refrigerator to cool completely before adding food. If you add food before the refrigerator has cooled completely, your food may spoil. NOTE: Adjusting the refrigerator and freezer temperature controls to a colder than recommended setting will not cool the compartments any faster. � If the temperature is too warm or too cold in the refrigerator or freezer, first check the air vents to be sure they are not blocked before adjusting the controls. To Turn Off/On: � Press the freezer down arrow touch pad until a dash (-) appears in both the refrigerator and freezer displays. Neither compartment will cool when cooling is off. Humidity Control (on some models) The humidity control turns on a heater to help reduce moisture on the door hinge seal. Use in humid environments or when you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. The refrigerator uses more energy when Humidity Control is on. � Press the control to ON when the environment is warm and more humid, or if you notice moisture on the door hinge seal. � Press the control to OFF to save energy when the environment is less humid. Adjusting Controls If you need to adjust the temperature in either the refrigerator or freezer compartment, use the settings listed in the chart below as a guide. � Press the up or down arrow touch pads to adjust the temperature. Except when starting the refrigerator, do not adjust either control more than one setting at a time. Wait 24 hours between adjustments for the temperature to stabilize. NOTE: Turn off the ice maker before removing the ice storage bin to serve ice or to clean the bin. This will keep the ice cubes from dropping out of the ice maker and into the freezer compartment. After replacing the ice storage bin, turn on the ice maker. Ice Production Rate � The ice maker should produce a complete batch of ice approximately every 3 hours. � To increase ice production, lower the freezer and refrigerator temperature. See "Using the Controls." Wait 24 hours between adjustments. Remember � Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Allow 3 days to completely fill the ice storage bin. 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 store anything on top of the ice maker or in the ice storage bin. Water Dispenser (on some models) IMPORTANT: � After connecting the refrigerator to a water source or replacing the water filter, flush the water system. Use a sturdy container to depress and hold the water dispenser lever for 5 seconds, then release it for 5 seconds. Repeat until water begins to flow. Once water begins to flow, continue depressing and releasing the dispenser lever (5 seconds on, 5 seconds off) until a total of 4 gal. (15 L) has been dispensed. This will flush air from the filter and water dispensing system, and prepare the water filter for use. Additional flushing may be required in some households. As air is cleared from the system, water may spurt out of the dispenser. NOTE: After 5 minutes of continuous dispensing, the dispenser will stop dispensing water to avoid flooding. To continue dispensing, press the dispenser button again. � Allow 24 hours for the refrigerator to cool down and chill water. Dispense enough water every week to maintain a fresh supply. Dispensing Water 1. Hold a container under the dispenser while pressing the button. 2. Release the button to stop dispensing. CONDITION/REASON: REFRIGERATOR too warm ADJUSTMENT: REFRIGERATOR Control one setting higher FREEZER too warm/too little ice FREEZER Control one setting higher REFRIGERATOR too cold REFRIGERATOR Control one setting lower FREEZER too cold FREEZER Control one setting lower Crisper Humidity Control You can control the amount of humidity in the moisture-sealed crisper. Depending on your model, adjust the control to any setting between FRUIT and VEGETABLES or LOW and HIGH. FRUIT/LOW (open) for best storage of fruits and vegetables with skins. VEGETABLES/HIGH (closed) for best storage of fresh, leafy vegetables. Online Ordering Information For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner's Manual included with your appliance. For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit https://owners.amana.com/owners/, or in Canada http://amanacanada.ca/owners/. This may save you the cost of a service call. However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region. United States: 1-866-616-2664 Canada: 1-800-807-6777 Amana Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 Amana Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Centre 200-6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W11474514A W11474515A - SP