Kleenmaid V Series - Manual (Page 17)

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Energy Tips
This refrigerator is designed to be one of the most energy
efficient refrigerators available. Reduce energy use by
observing the following.
• Operate in normal household temperatures of 13° to
43°C away from heat sources and direct sunlight.
• Set refrigerator, freezer, and Chiller Fresh ™ system
controls no colder than necessary.
• Keep freezer section full.
• Keep door gaskets clean and pliable. Replace gaskets
if worn.
• Keep condenser coils clean.
Vacation Tips
Complete the following steps for short vacations.
1. Remove perishable foods. Warranty does not cover
food loss. Check warranty certificate for specific
coverage.
2. If an ice maker is installed, move ice maker arm up,
to off position.
Complete the following steps for long vacations.
1. Empty refrigerator and freezer sections.
2. Unplug refrigerator.
3. Clean refrigerator and door gaskets according to
“General” instructions in “Care and Cleaning” section.
4. Prop doors open, so air can circulate inside.
5. If an ice maker is installed, turn water supply to
refrigerator off and move ice maker arm up, to
off
position.
Water droplets form on outside of refrigerator.
• Check door gaskets for proper seal.
Garden Fresh ™ crispers or Chiller Fresh ™ system does
not close freely.
• Check for a package which may prevent drawer from
closing properly.
• Confirm drawer is in proper position.
• Clean drawer channels with warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
• Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to drawer
channels.
• Confirm refrigerator is level.
Refrigerator has an odor.
• See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning”
section.
Refrigerator or ice maker make unfamiliar sounds or
seems loud.
• It may be normal. See “Normal Operating Sounds”
section.
Ice maker is not producing ice.
• Confirm ice maker arm is down.
• Confirm household water supply is reaching water
valve.
• Confirm ice maker wiring harness is completely
inserted into proper holes.
• Check for kinks in copper or plastic tubing.
Remove kinks or replace tubing.
• Check electrical connections to water valve coiland
connector block on refrigerator cabinet.
• Confirm freezer section is operating at proper
temperature.
Ice cubes have an odor.
• See “Odor Removal” instructions in “Care and Cleaning”
section.
• Discard ice and clean ice bucket or trays more
frequently. Ice cubes are porous and absorb odors
easily.
Ice cubes stick together or ‘shrink’.
• Empty ice cube bucket or trays more frequently.
If used infrequently, ice cubes may stick together or
shrink.
Ice forms in inlet tube to ice maker.
• Check water pressure. Low water pressure will
cause valve to leak. Self-piercing valves cause low
water pressure. Amana recommends using copper
tubing to connect household plumbing to
refrigerator. Do not use self-piercing valve. Amana
is not responsible for property damage due to
improper installation or water connection.