Amana Compact Refrigerator Freezer Refrigerator User Manual


 
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Controls
This refrigerator operates most efficiently at household
temperatures of 13°–43°C (55°–110°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. Initially, set both controls to
4
. Wait 24 hours for refrigerator and freezer sections to
reach desired temperatures. After 24 hours, adjust
controls, one number at a time, as desired. 1 is warmest
setting and 7 is coldest.
Exterior Moisture Control
Exterior Moisture Control is located on center divider
between refrigerator and freezer sections.
In humid conditions, refrigerators form condensation
around doors. Special heaters in refrigerator cabinet
minimize condensation.
Humidity depends on location of refrigerator. Set control
to
ON
if refrigerator is in a humid area or whenever
moisture is evident around doors. Set control to
OFF
if
refrigerator is in a less humid area. Setting can be
adjusted as conditions change.
High quality steel is used in this refrigerator. However,
constant exposure to moisture may cause refrigerator
cabinet to rust. Set control to
ON
anytime condensation
forms on refrigerator cabinet.
Setting Controls
Set controls precisely with a household thermometer that
includes temperatures between -21° to 10°C (-5° to
50°F).
Put thermometer snugly between frozen packages in
freezer section. Wait 5–8 hours. If freezer temperature is
not -18° to -16°C (0° to 2°F), adjust control, 1 number at
a time. Check again after 5–8 hours.
Put thermometer in a glass of water in middle of
refrigerator section. Wait 5–8 hours. If refrigerator
temperature is not 3° to 4°C (38° to 40°F) , adjust
control, 1 number at a time. Check again after 5–8
hours.
Refrigerator Features
CAUTION
!
To avoid property damage, confirm shelf is secure
before placing items on shelf.
Refrigerator Shelves
Models feature either glass or wire shelves. Shelves
adjust to meet individual storage needs.
CAUTION
!
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
tempered glass shelves carefully. Shelves may break
suddenly if nicked, scratched, or exposed to sudden
temperature change.
Remove shelves by lifting front, releasing hooks
from metal track then pulling out.
Replace shelves by inserting hooks into metal track
and lowering front.
Metal tracks
Chiller Fresh
System
Chiller Fresh
system features a drawer inside a sleeve.
Air circulates between drawer and sleeve. This systems
keeps food fresh longer and up to 3°C (5°F) colder than
refrigerator temperature.
Chiller Fresh
control is located below front shelf trim.
Control adjusts amount of air circulating around drawer.
Slide control to
cold
for normal refrigerator temperature
and to
coldest
for colder temperature. Ice crystals may
form on drawer or food on
coldest
setting. Cold air can
decrease refrigerator temperature. Refrigerator control
may need to be adjusted.
Chiller Fresh
climate control
coldest
cold
temperature
Remove drawer by lifting and pulling out. Remove
shelf by lifting front, releasing hooks from metal track
then pulling out.
Replace shelf by inserting hooks into metal track and
lowering front. Use slots 1 through 3 only. Replace
drawer by sliding in.