The fridge on top is a blessing for my painful back and the bottom freezer slides out easily and doesn't require much bending or twisting. There's plenty of room, especially for milk containers and soda bottles.
I love the bottom pull-out freezer, and the design of the refrigerated area. Having the freezer on the bottom allows for the preferred eye-level for the refrigerated area, where I mostly go to put away and take out food times. I'm glad I decided to spend a bit more for an upgrade (compared with the freezer at the top of the unit).
We hauled the refrigerator home and it was on a dolly. Under the strap there was a dent. The cupboard makes it not show. I talked to the dealer and they said they didn't do it. I paid extra for getting it close to our home. I don't know if I will again. Haven't had it long enough to review much yet.
Only bottom freezer fridge we could find in that size to fit in our space. It is the exact same model we had before...only lasted 7 years. This one is smaller on the inside, the vegetable crisper drawers do not seem to fit properly and the two top shelves don't fit properly. I had to force them in so I could have them both at the same height. There is no shelf in the freezer to put ice cube trays like we had in the other one so you have to put the trays in the basket and be careful when you close the drawer so the water does not splash.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from amana.comBy October 9, 2017
Thank you for taking the time to write regarding your appliance. Feedback from our customers is an important source of information. We regret that you are not totally satisfied with your appliance. We manufacture several different models with various feature and accessory designs while trying to provide appliances that are versatile in meeting the needs of our customers and adhering to increasing governmental restrictions. We are sorry if some operating characteristic or feature is unsatisfactory, and we apologize for any inconvenience this concern has caused you. Thank you.
The drawers for fruit and vegetables are much too small! With today's healthy eating habits I have a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. There is no room for all of it! My last frig had much more room and it also was 18 cubic ft.