Installing Your Refrigerator; How To Remove The Doors And Hinges - Amana Manual Del Proprietário

Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in tile installation of your unit. Alnana cannot be responsible for
improper installation.
How do I measure an
opening to insure proper fit?
This refiigerator was designed to fit a 69"
tall opening to allow for proper ventilation,
leveling, and door adjustments.
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
R(jHgerator.
IMPORTANT:If unit is to be installed into
recess where top of unit is completely
covered, use dimensions from floor to top of
How to Transport Your Unit
Follow these tips when moving tile nnit 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 fiom its side-
NEVER fi'om its fi'ont or back.
• Protect outside finish of unit during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets
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. Overtightening restraints may
dent or damage outside finish.
hingecapto verify proper c learance. How to Select the Best Location
Observe these points when choosing the final location for your unit:
_j .,,,,,,""',,,_ _=_ A = Floor to top
of cabinet
(68 3A")
B = Floor to top
__J_ of top hinge
assembly
(70 1/8" )
C= Back of unit
with 1/4"tilt to
back (68 ½")
• DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radiator, or other heat source. [f not
possible, shield unit with cabinet material.
• DO NOT install where temperature fidls 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.
• Allow a minimum of _/2" clearance along top and back of unit for proper
ventilation.
To assure proper door closure, verify that the unit is leveled with a 1A" tilt to
the back.
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges
Some installations require door removal to get refiigerator to final location.
I WARNING I
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.
• Green ground wire must be attached to top hinge while performing door removal and replacement.
[ CAUTION I
To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
Remove Toe Grille and
Bottom Hinge Covers
Open both doors 180 °, or as
wide as possible, to remove.
f._ to detach water tube
(dispensblff models only)
4 nscrewSil/' hex head screws _ ]
from top hinges.
For dispensing models only
• DO NOT remove either green ground I"-..._-...._
, wire or wire connecting center screw. I _ "