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Installing your refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid
you in the installation of your refrigerator.
Amana cannot be responsible for
improper installation.
Measuring the opening
A
1
" of air space should be provided for
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the top and back of the unit to allow for
proper air circulation. When installing
your unit, measure carefully.
Subflooring or floor coverings (i.e. carpet,
tile, wood floors, rugs) may make your
opening smaller than anticipated.
Some clearance may be gained by using
the leveling procedure under How to
Level Your Refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into
a recess where top of unit is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top
of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
Transporting your
refrigerator
Follow these tips when moving the unit to
final location:
NEVER transport unit on its side. If an
upright position is not possible, lay unit
on its back. Allow unit to sit upright for
approximately 30 minutes prior to
plugging unit in to assure oil return to
the compressor. Plugging unit in
immediately may cause damage to
internal parts.
Use an appliance dolly when moving
unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its
side–NEVER from its front or back.
Protect outside finish of unit during
transport by wrapping cabinet in blan-
kets or inserting padding between the
unit and dolly.
Secure unit to dolly firmly with straps
or bungee cords. Thread straps
through handles when possible. DO
NOT
overtighten.
restraints may dent or damage outside
finish.
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Selecting the best
location
Observe these points when choosing the
final location for your unit:
DO NOT install refrigerator near oven,
radiator or other heat source. If not
possible, shield unit with cabinet
material.
DO NOT install where temperature
falls below 55° F (13° C). Malfunction
may occur at this temperature.
Make sure floor is level. If floor is not
level, shim rear wheels of unit with a
piece of plywood or other shim material.
To assure proper door closure, verify
that the unit is leveled with a
the back.
How to remove the
doors and hinges
Some installations require door removal
to get refrigerator to final location.
removal of the pullout drawer is required,
see later section entitled How to
Remove and Install the Pullout
Drawer.
To avoid electrical shock which can
cause severe personal injury or death,
observe the following:
Disconnect power to refrigerator
before removing doors. Connect
power only after replacing doors.
To avoid damage to walls and flooring,
protect soft vinyl or other flooring with
cardboard, rugs or other protective
material.
Overtightening
" tilt to
1
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If
WARNING
CAUTION
1. Unplug power cord from power
source.
2. Remove toe grille and bottom bracket
cover(s).
• Open freezer door as wide as
possible.
• Depending on the model of your
refrigerator, you may have one or
two bracket covers.
3. Remove top hinge cover
from refrigerator door by
removing Phillips screw.
• Retain
screw
and
cover for replacement.
4. Unscrew
5
" hex head
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16
screws from top hinge
to remove hinge.
• Retain all screws for
later use.
5. Lift refrigerator door
from center hinge pin.
6. Remove center hinge
pin with a
5
" hex head
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16
driver.
• Retain hinge pin for
later use.
7. Remove
Phillips
screws
to
remove
center hinge.
• Retain all screws for
later use.
8. Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with
" hex head driver.
3
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• Retain screws
for later use.
• Lift out bottom
hinge
pin
(some mod-
els).
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