AMANA Top Mount Refrigerator Manual L0812234

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Standard Door
Top Mount
Refrigerator
Installation '_
Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................
PROPER USE OF AN APPLIANCE "DOLLY" .....
ATTENTION INSTALLER:
Please read these instructions.
Amana Refrigeration, Inc., will
not pay warranty claims caused
by improper installation.
REMOVING WOODEN BASE ("SKID") ...............
REMOVING REFRIGERATOR DOORS ................
CONNECTING WATER FOR FACTORY
INSTALLED AUTOMATIC ICE MAKER .............
MOVING THE REFRIGERATOR INTO
PLACE/ELECTRIC REQUIREMENTS ..................
LEVELING REFRIGERATOR ................................
REVERSING REFRIGERATOR DOORS ...............
SETTING CONTROLS ............................................
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Safety Instructions
_RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION
Proper use of an
appliance dolly
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Procedure
1. Leave tape on refrigerator doors.
2. Wipe dirt from cart wheels to prevent
damaging the floor.
3. Slide appliance cart under side of refrig-
erator opposite hinges.
4. Thread strap from cart around refrigera-
tor, putting strap between refrigerator door and
door handle. See Figure 1.
5. Put foam shipping pads, located in shipping
carton, under strap to protect refrigerator trim.
6. Tighten strap, but do not over-tighten.
7. Protect floor,
8. Move refrigerator to location.
9. Loosen cart straps from around
refrigerator.
10. Slide cart from underneath refrigerator.
11. Remove remaining package materials
from exterior and interior of refrigerator.
Figure 1
Remove skid
(wooden base)
Recommended Tools
• 7/16 inch hex-head socket/wrench
• Blanket
• Tightly fitted gloves
• Appliance Cart
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Figure 2
Procedure
1. Removing wooden base (skid) will require
two strong individuals.
2. Leave tape on refrigerator doors.
3. Slide appliance cart under side of refrig-
erator opposite hinges.
4. Thread strap from cart around refrig-
erator, putting strap between refrigerator door
and door handle. See Figure 3.
5. Put foam shipping pads, located in shipping
carton, under strap to protect refrigerator trim.
6. Tighten strap, but do not over-tighten.
7. Gently lower the appliance cart so handles
are resting on the floor.
Figure 3
8. Using 7/16" hex head socket/wrench,
remove bolts from skid. See Figure 4.
9. Gently retum refrigerator and cart to an
upright position.
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Figure 4
l 0. Slide cart between refrigerator and skid on
the opposite side and gently lower the dolly so
handles are resting on the floor. See Figure 5.
11. Using 7/16" hex head socket/wrench,
remove remaining two bolts from skid.
12. Discard bolts and wooden base.
13. Gently return refrigerator and cart to
an upright position and remove cart from
underneath refrigerator.
14. Do not leave refrigerator on its side longer
than necessary to remove bolts.
Figure 5
Door removal
and replacement
If refrigerator doors need to be removed to
fit through entry doors, complete the follow-
ing steps, otherwise proceed to page 14.
In some cases, only handles may need to be
removed to fit refrigerator through doorway.
Refer to pages 26-27, Step 4 for directions.
Recommended Tools
• Tightly fitted gloves
• 5/16" hex nut driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8-inch hex head socket/wrench
• Screwdriver
• Strapping tape
• Blanket or moving pad
Figure 6
ACAUTION: ToAvoid
Personal Injury Or Property Damage
from falling doors during removal and
installation of doors: Temporarily tape
both doors shut with strapping tape on
top right and left corners of each door.
See Figure 7.
Figure 7
Procedure
1. Remove top hinge cover (on some models).
a. Lift back of hinge cover about 1/4".
b. Slide hinge cover toward front and off
hinge. See Figure 8.
C. Trace around the outside of hinge with a
pencil. This allows easier aligning when
reassembling.
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Figure 8
2. Free top hinge of freezer door.
a. Remove three 5/16" hex head screws
with a 5/16" hex nut driver. See Figure 9.
b. Pull hinge upward to release freezer door.
ACAUTION: ToAvoid Risk of
Personal Injury or Property Damage have
(2) two people help remove each door, one
person to hold door while the other removes
strapping tape.
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Personal Injury or Property Damage:
Do NOT allow door to drop to floor;
to do so could damage door.
C. Save plastic top hinge plate spacer(s) and
all unattached plastic hinge spacer ring(s)
from underneath top hinge plate pin and
use in Step 12. See Figure 10.
NOTE:Some refrigerators may not have
spacer(s).
3. Remove freezer door.
a. Remove tape from freezer door.
b. Grasp freezer door securely and lift
upward as you open it. This will free
door 'from center hinge pin and you
can set it aside.
Figure 9
Figure 10
C. Lay door down on blanket or moving pad.
d. At no time should door rest on its bottom
edge after removal.
4. Remove center hinge pin.
a. Save plastic center hinge spacer ring(s)
from center hinge pin and use in Step 14.
See Figure 11.
NOTE:Some refrigerators may not have
spacer ring(s).
WHITE PLASTIC CENTER HINGE
UPPER SPACER RING(S)
5116" HEX
CENTER HINGE PIN
WHITE
PLASTIC
BRACKET SPACER(S)
CENTER HINGE BRACKET
WHITE PLASTIC CENTER HINGE
LOWER SPACER RING(S)
Figure 11
b. Use a 5/16" nut driver to remove center
hinge pin. See Figure 12.
Co Pull hinge pin straight up to release
it from refrigerator door.
d. Save plastic center hinge spacer ring(s)
from center hinge pin bracket and top of
door and use in Step 14. See Figure 11.
NOTE: Some refrigerators may not have
spacer ring(s).
5. Remove refrigerator door.
a. Remove tape from refrigerator door.
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Figure 12
b. Grasp refrigerator door securely and
lift door upward as you open it. This
will free refrigerator door from bottom
hinge pin plate. See Figure 13.
C. Lay door down on blanket or moving pad.
6. Remove center hinge bracket (if needed to
get through doorway).
a. Remove center hinge bracket and plastic
bracket spacer(s) from center right side of
refrigerator by removing two Phillips head
screws and one 5/16" hex head screw. Save
all parts for use in Step 14. Figure 13
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7. Remove toe grille by pulling forward
at both ends.
8. Remove bottom hinge bracket (if needed
to get through doorway).
a. Use a ratchet wrench and 3/8" hex socket to
remove hex head screws and bottom hinge
bracket from bottom right side of cabinet.
See Figure 14.
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Save all white bottom hinge spacer ring(s)
from top of bottom hinge pin and bottom
hinge spacers from bottom bracket.
NOTE:If rings and pin are missing, check
bottom of refrigerator door. It is very
important rings and pin are placed in same
position as originally shipped from
the factory. Do not misplace.
Move refrigerator into place. Figure 14
Place bottom hinge bracket into position.
a. Place bottom hinge spacers between
bottom hinge bracket and refrigerator.
b. Tighten hinge with 3/8" hex head screws.
See Figure 15.
Figure 15
11. Place center hinge bracket in position.
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Place all plastic bracket spacer(s)
in between center hinge bracket and
refrigerator. See Figure 16.
Screw in a 5/16" hex head screw and
two Phillips screws by hand through
end of center hinge bracket. Take care
not to overtighten.
Figure 16
C. Secure bracket by tightening the
two Phillips head screws. Tighten
5/16" hex head screw to secure bracket.
See Figure 17.
12. Place top hinge plate in position.
a. Place top plastic hinge plate spacer(s)
on top of refrigerator.
bo Place top hinge plate on top of spacers
on top right side of refrigerator. See
Figure 18.
C. Turn top two screws closest to back
of hinge. Leave front screw out.
J, CAUTION: ToAvoidRisk
of Personal Injury or Property Damage
have (2) two people help rehang each
door, one person to hold door while
other secures the hinge pin.
Figure 17
Figure 18
13. Rehang refrigerator door.
NOTE:All shims and spacer rings must
be in place on lower hinge pin assembly
before hanging door.
a. Place door on cabinet by fitting bottom
right socket over pin on bottom hinge
bracket. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
14. Center hinge assembly.
a. Install all of the plastic center spacer
ring(s) in the same position as in Steps
4a, 4d, and 6a. See Figure 20. _BOTTOM OF
FREEZER
DOOR SOCKET
PLASTIC CENTER HINGE CENTER
UPPER SPACE RING(S) HINGE
PIN
WHITE PLASTIC BRACKET
CENTER HINGE BRACKET
LOWER PLASTIC CENTER
HINGE SPACER RING(S) • TOP OF REFRIGERATOF
DOOR SOCKET
Figure 20
b. Holding door shut, reinstall center hinge
pin so pin fits through bracket and into
door socket. See Figure 21.
C. Secure hinge pin with 5/16" nut driver.
Figure 21
15. Check light switch operation.
a. Ease door slowly shut and visually
observe if refrigerator doorliner engages
on/off light switch to assure door is shut-
ting off light when door is in closed
position. See Figure 22.
16. Rehang freezer door.
a. Position all plastic spacer rings from Step
2c and 4a on top hinge.
Figure 22
bo Place door on cabinet by fitting bottom
right socket over pin on center hinge.
See Figure 23.
C. Push door toward cabinet, lifting top
hinge so pin fits into top right door
socket.
d. Install third (front) top hinge screw.
e. Align hinge with outline of hinge traced
in Step 1C. \
Figure 23
f. Secure door by 'snugging' screws
partially tight with 5/16" hex head
screwdriver into top hinge. See
Figure 24.
17. Align freezer door from side-to-side and
top-to-bottom.
a. Top hinge adjusts from front-to-back
and side-to-side.
b. Loosen top hinge screw and adjust so
door is flush with side of refrigerator
cabinet.
Co Handle side of door should be approxi-
mately 1/8" higher than top of refriger-
ator. The door will settle when loaded
with food. Tighten top hinge screws.
18. Check freezer light switch operation.
See Step 15.
19. Replace top hinge covers.
a. Position back lip of hinge cover over
grooves.
b. Snap back into place.
C. Install the bottom toe grille.
Figure 24
Ice Maker Water Supply Hookup
and Operating Instructions
Introduction
If refrigerator does not have an icemaker, proceed to page 20.
The water supply hookup kit includes asaddle
valve, with installation parts, and an adapter
assembly designed to connect 1/4 inch copper
tubing to the water valve located at the lower
rear of the refrigerator.
It is strongly recommended the complete set
of instructions be read and thoroughly under-
stood, before actually beginning kit installation.
Make sure that you have necessary tools and
other materials for the job. Study the illustrations
to become familiar with your appliance and with
important details of installation procedure.
NOTE
1. Some mechanical experience is
required in order to install ice
maker water supply hookup kit.
2. Installation can take from one (1)
to two (2) hours, depending upon
installer's knowledge and skill.
3. If a problem is encountered during
installation that installer is unable to
solve, contact your authorized Amana
Servicer for assistance. This contact
will be at owner's expense.
IMPORTANT: It is important, both
for your personal safety and to avoid
possible damage to your appliance or
your home, that you observe safety
instructions that are given.
Installation Materials Needed
Except for the parts furnished with water
supply hookup kit, the only material needed is
a length of 1/4 inch copper tubing. This tubing
must be long enough to reach from water pipe
location selected for saddle valve, plus an
additional six (6) feet to allow for servicing
refrigerator. This should be "soft" tubing, as
opposed to "rigid" tubing, and ends should
be free of any cutting burrs.
NOTE: If the household water supply
contains sand or sediment, or if it tastes
objectionable, a disposable activated
carbon water filter can be installed in
water line supplying ice maker. The
filter is not included with ice maker
kit. Consult your appliance dealer
for availability. Amana part number
R0183114.
Recommended Tools
To accomplish installation of ice maker kit
properly and conveniently, the following basic
tools should be available.
• Tightly fitted gloves.
• Center punch.
• Hammer.
• Electric drill (ground
fault protected).
• 1/4 in. drill bit.
• 3/8 in. Drill bit
• Flat blade screwdriver
• 1/4 in. hex socket
and driver.
• Adjustable wrench.
• Two, 1/2 in. open end
wrenches.
• Pliers.
Figure 25
Safety Instructions
Read and understand the following safety
instructions before proceeding with installation.
WARNING: Toavoidthe
risk of electrical shock, which can cause
severe personal injury or death, observe
the following precautions:
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ACAUTION: Failure to
observe the following may result in
damage to your appliance or to other
property:
Disconnect refrigerator from its
electrical power source.
Make absolutely certain that elec-
tric drill being used is properly
grounded and/or double insulated.
Do not drill into a water pipe until
water has been shut off and pipe
has drained through a faucet at
some low point in water system.
If a horizontal water pipe is chosen,
drill only into side or top of it. Drill-
ing on underside can allow trapped
water to enter drill and cause elec-
trical shock.
.Use care to ensure that you drill
through only one wall of water
pipe in preparation for saddle
valve installation.
.Check carefully for any water leaks
following installation of saddle valve,
and before returning refrigerator
or freezer to its normal location.
.Always start tubing nuts by hand,
to avoid cross threading. Finish
tightening nuts using an adjustable
wrench or a 1/2 inch open end
wrench.
Kit Installation Procedure
For best results, perform installation procedure
in order given below. Doing so will minimize
time during which household water supply is
turned off, and time during which refrigerator
must be disconnected.
b. Shut off household water supply at
main water valve.
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Note that unless otherwise stated, all parts
referenced throughout installation procedure
are from water supply hookup kit. d.
1. Install water supply saddle valve and
connect copper tubing:
A suitable cold water pipe should
have been selected prior to purchasing
1/4 inch copper tubing that will carry
ice making water to refrigerator or
freezer. If convenient, a vertical pipe
is preferred.
a.
Open a cold water faucet, at some low
point in water system. Allow cold water
system to drain until water no longer
flows from faucet.
Select exact spot on water pipe at
which hole is to be drilled, and mark
spot using a center punch and hammer.
eo Drill a 1/4 inch hole through top
or one side wall of selected pipe, as
applicable. Use care to avoid drilling
through opposite wall of pipe.
NOTE:Use only saddle valve supplied with
water supply hookup kit, or an iden-
tical valve. Do not use a self-piercing
type, as it may become restricted due
to the small hole the piercing type
valve makes in water pipe.
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Attach saddle valve to water pipe
using parts illustrated in Figure 26.
Thread valve to saddle valve clamp.
Make sure rubber washer is in place
between saddle valve clamp and water
pipe. Also note saddle valve clamp must
be threaded onto saddle valve stem
before clamping saddle valve to water
pipe. NOTE: Valve will not thread
completely into saddle valve clamp
because of tapered threads. Tighten
two attaching screws evenly, in incre-
ments so spacing is equal between both
sides of clamps. Do not overtighten.
Slip brass nut and brass sleeve onto
1/4 inch copper tubing as shown in
Figure 26.
Insert 1/4" copper tubing to saddle
valve outlet port, making sure tube is
inserted fully. Be sure to start nut by
hand, turning clockwise, to avoid cross
threading. Firmly connect copper tube
to saddle valve outlet fitting using a
1/2 inch open end wrench to secure
brass nut. NOTE: Pull on copper
tubing to see if tubing is secured
to coupling.
Shut off saddle valve, by turning
handle fully clockwise, and then turn
on household water supply valve.
Make certain there are no leaks in
connections, and saddle valve shuts
off water completely before proceeding.
2 NUTS
CLAMP ""
EXISTING /
HOUSEHOLD
WATER PIPE
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1/4" COPPER TUBE /
(PROVIDED BY INSTALLER)
1/4" DIAMETER HOLE
(DRILL ONLY ONE SIDE
OF WATER PIPE)
RUBBER WASHER
_". /_SADDLE VALVE CLAMP
_.,/,_"_ THREAD CLAMP ONTO
VALVE
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BRASS
SLEEVE...._
2 BOLTS
BRASS
NUT
Figure 26
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2. Protect floor when moving refrigerator
with thin 1/4" plywood strips or scrap pieces
of linoleum under wheels. Unplug refrigerator
power cord from its electrical outlet, and then
pull refrigerator away from wall. Position
refrigerator so its back is accessible.
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Route copper tube up to refrigerator,
through floor or interior wall behind
refrigerator, whichever is more con-
venient, using 3/8" holes when required.
Put other end of copper tubing into
a sink, or a pail if desired, and open
saddle valve slightly. Keep in mind
that water will be under considerable
pressure. Allow water to run through
copper tubing for several minutes to
flush out saddle valve and copper
tubing. Shut off saddle valve
when flushing is completed.
3. Remove the lower cover from the back of
the refrigerator. See Figure 27. Do not discard
the lower cover; it must be reinstalled after the
ice maker kit installation is completed.
LOWER COVER
Figure 27
4. Remove brass nut and brass sleeve from
adapter fitting. See Figure 28. WASHER
HOSE
FITTING
1
ADAPTER
FITTING
Figure 28
5. Slip brass nut and brass sleeve over end of
1/4 inch copper tube. Make sure you start brass
nut by hand to avoid cross threading. Insert 1/4"
tube completely into adapter fitting using two
1/2" open end wrenches, and secure with one to
hold brass nut on tube and other to hold 1/2" flat
on hose adapter. See Figure 29. NOTE: Pull
on copper tubing to see if the tubing is
secured to adapter fitting.
6. Check hose fitting to assure washer is in
place.
7. Connect hose fitting to water valve. Tighten
hose fitting as far as possible by hand, being
careful not to cross thread hose fitting to water
valve, then carefully tighten it an additional
1/2 turn using pliers.
8. Open saddle valve and check for leaks
around valve inlet fitting, and around brass nut
and adaptor fitting. If leaks are present tighten
fittings until leaks stop.
9. Before reinstalling lower rear cover
on refrigerator, and before moving refrigerator
back to its normal position, plug refrigerator
in and allow it to run long enough for valve to
open, and ice maker to begin operation. Note
that saddle valve must be fully opened (turned
counterclockwise _' ) to make this check. While
ice maker is operating, check connections on
both copper tube and plastic tube for leaks. Also
check to be sure water extension tube in freezer
compartment remains firmly in place on water
tube and water enters water cup properly.
1/4"COPPER
TUBE
BRASS
SLEEVE
BRASS
NUT
WATER
VALVEINLETFITTING
ADAPTER
FITTING
BRASS
NUT
APPLY
1/2"OPEN
END WRENCHES
Figure 29
10. When you are confident that no leaks exist
or after correcting any apparent leaks, install
lower cover on back of refrigerator. Clamp copper
tube to back of unit using "P" clamp provided in
kit and upper right attaching screw of lower cover.
Using extreme care to avoid kinks, put a service
loop in copper tube as shown in Figure 30.
15, CAUTION: Lowerrear cover
must be in place for proper operation of
refrigerator.
11. Move refrigerator back to its normal position
and turn freezer control to mid-position.
1/4"COPPER
TUBE
TO WATER
SUPPLY
"P" MP
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_LOWER
BACK COVER
_MUST INSTALL BACK COVER
_BEFORE ADDING "P" CLAMP
1/4" SCREW _''
Figure 30
Operation of Ice Maker,
1. Check to be sure that ice storage bin is in
place, that ice maker shut-off arm is in "Down"
position and that saddle valve is open (handle
fully counterclockwise).
2. After freezer reaches normal temperature
ice cubes will be produced.
3. Ice will now be lifted out of ice maker after
it is formed, and be deposited in ice bin. This will
continue until ice bin is filled, at which time ice
maker will automatically shut off.
NOTEFirst three batches of ice should
be discarded, since they may contain
contaminants from ice maker or from
water system.
4. To stop ice maker at any time, lift shut off
arm to upper detent position. A definite "click"
will be heard when upper detent position is
reached, and shut-off arm will remain in that
position.
5. As ice maker operates, sounds of ice maker
motor and ejector, and sounds of ice dropping
into bin will be heard. All these sounds are
normal.
ACAUTION: Beforeleaving
on vacation, or other extended absence,
shut off water supply to ice maker at
saddle valve and move ice maker shut-
off arm to "up" position. Failure to do
this may result in possible property
damage.
Ice Maker Service Checks
If preceding installation instructions were
carefully followed, there is little chance that
ice maker will fail to function properly. In the
event that ice maker does fail to function prop-
erly, the following checks should be made by
you, the owner, prior to contacting an author-
ized Amana Servicer. In general, give ice maker
one overnight period before assuming that a
problem exists.
NOTE:Ice maker is designed to produce
up to eight (8) pounds of ice in a 24 hour
period under ideal conditions of room
temperature, water inlet pressure and
freezer compartment interior tempera-
ture. If low ice production is experienced,
preceding conditions should be considered
before assuming a problem with ice maker
itself. A freezer compartment interior
temperature above +2 ° F will noticeably
affect ice production, as will room tem-
peratures above 75 °F.
WARNING: Toavoidrisk
of electrical shock, which can cause
severe personal injury or death, discon-
nect refrigerator from its power source
before attempting any disassembly.
1. Check to make sure that saddle valve
installed on household water pipe is fully turned
on (handle fully counterclockwise).
2. Make sure that ice maker wiring harness
plug pins are fully inserted into their proper
holes in receptacle at rear of freezer
compartment.
3. Check closely for kinks in either copper
tube or in plastic tube, which could block the
flow of water to ice maker. Remove kinks or
replace kinked tube, as appropriate.
4. Remove lower rear cover from refrigerator
and check electrical connections to water valve
coil. The plugs must be tight on spade terminals
of water valve coil. Replace lower rear cover
before returning refrigerator to normal use.
Refrigerator will not operate properly with this
cover removed.
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Moving
Refrigerator into Place
Procedure
1. Electrical outlet.
a. Check to be sure you have a separate
electrical circuit (103-126 volt, 15 amp,
60 cycle) with a grounded outlet.
WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions--This appliance is equipped with a three-prong (grounding) plug
for your protection against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered,
it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and
have it replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle in accordance with the
National Electrical Code (see figure).
Unit is designed to operate on a separate 103 to 126 volt, 15 amp., 60 cycle line.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG. THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED AT
ALL TIMES. DO NOT REMOVE WARNING TAG FROM THE SERVICE CORD.
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WARNING ELEOT.,OALPLOG --
DO NOT USE A TWO-PRONG ADAPTER.
DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD,
2. Protect soft vinyl or other flooring with
cardboard, rugs or other protective material.
3. Install on a solid floor.
a. The floor must be able to support up
to 800 lbs.
b. If floor is uneven, place a thin metal plate
under one of rear wheels in order to level
refrigerator side-to-side. A slight tilt to
rear assures doors will remain closed.
4. Please refer to leveling refrigerator, page 21
to level refrigerator.
5. Plug refrigerator into electrical outlet.
6. Roll into place.
7. Remove tape and packing material.
Leveling
Refrigerator
Recommended Tools
• 18-36" level
• 3/8" hex head nut driver
• Pliers
Figure 31
Procedure
1. Level refrigerator. Refrigerator must
be level from side-to-side. Don't guess -- use a
level. Refrigerator should tilt slightly backward
(no more than 1/4") to allow doors to close by
themselves from an open position.
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To level refrigerator, first place level
side-to-side at top front of refrigerator.
Remove grille at bottom front of
refrigerator.
Adjust leveling wheels (or leveling
feet), depending on model. RAISES
REFRIGERATOR
LEVELING
FOOT
LOWERS REFRIGERATOR
Leveling legs (shipped taped to a shelf,
inside refrigerator). Thread screw-type
end into holes at bottom front of
refrigerator. (Some models)
Figure 32
To raise cabinet, unscrew (O) leveling
legs. See Figure 32.
All four comers of refrigerator should
be firmly in contact with the floor.
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Leveling wheels. To raise cabinet,
rotate leveling screw in front of roller
clockwise (Q'_,) using the 3/8" hex nut
driver. See Figure 33.
Using level (front to back) raise wheels
until front of cabinet is 1/4" higher than
rear of cabinet. Doors should close slowly
by themselves when opened 45 °.
i. All wheels should be firmly in contact
with floor.
2. Defrost drain pan.
a. Check to be sure defrost drain pan is
in place underneath defrost water drain
tube (left side, behind grille, under
refrigerator). Front of pan is marked.
Make sure it is pushed all the way back -
and held securely in place on glide
supports on either side of refrigerator
cabinet. The pan will rattle if not
properly placed on glides.
3. Toe grille.
a. Replace grille at bottom front of
refrigerator.
LEVELING SCREW
SOCKET
WRENCH ADJUSTABLE
FRONT WHEEL
Figure 33
Reversing
Refrigerator Doors
Recommended Tools
• Tightly fitted gloves
• 5/16" hex nut driver
• 3/8" hex head socket and ratchet
• Straight edge screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Strapping tape
Figure 34
Amana top mount refrigerators are shipped with
"right hand doors," hinged as shown in Figure 35.
Figure 35
Refrigerators can be changed to "left hand
doors," as shown in Figure 36, by completing
following steps.
Procedure
Figure 36
To remove doors, follow steps 1-8 of door
removal procedure, described on pages 5-7.
1. Transfer bottom hinge bracket to left side.
a. Place bottom hinge spacers between
bottom hinge bracket and refrigerator
on bottom left side of refrigerator.
b. Move bottom hinge bracket to bottom
left side of cabinet.
C. Tighten original 3/8" hex head screw
with ratchet. See Figure 37.
Figure 37
d. Switch bottom hinge pin from right
square hole in bracket to left square
hole. See Figure 38. All hinge spacers
and ring washers must be in place
behind and on hinge pin.
oTransfer center hinge bracket to left.
a.
b.
Figure 38
Remove two outermost 5/16" hex head
screws from center left side of cabinet
and insert them in holes previously
occupied by Phillips head screws on
center right side. See Figure 39.
Loosen 5/16" hex head screw on
center left side of cabinet.
C. Turn hinge bracket with spacers over.
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d. Slide bracket and spacers under
loosened hex head screw.
Figure 39
e. Secure bracket with two Phillips head
screws removed from other side. See
Figure 40.
Figure 40
f. Re-tighten hex head screw to secure
bracket. See Figure 41.
3. Transfer top hinge to left.
ao Remove plastic plug button at top left
side of refrigerator. Place plug buttons
on top right side of refrigerator, where
5/6" hex head screws were previously
located.
b. Place top plastic hinge plate spacer(s)
on top of refrigerator and place top
hinge plate on top of spacers on top
left side of refrigerator. Do not tighten
screws at this point. Some refrigerators
may not have spacers.
C. Position plastic top hinge plate rings on
top hinge pin.
4. Remove handles from doors.
Figure 41
a. Using a small taped straight edge screw-
driver, remove screw cap located on
each handle on outside of door by prying
back end of screw cap up. See Figure 42.
Figure 42
b. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
handle screws on top side of each
handle on both doors. See Figure 43.
Figure 43
C. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove
handle, remove handle screws on
bottom side of each handle on both
doors. See Figure 44.
Figure 44
5. Move nameplate on handle to maintain
upright position.
a.
bo
Using a taped small screwdriver, pry
off cover located behind nameplate.
See Figure 45.
Bend tabs behind nameplate up to
remove nameplate.
C. Rotate nameplate one half turn.
Figure 45
d. Insert nameplate back into handle pad,
then rebend tabs to lock nameplate in
place. See Figure 46.
Figure 46
e. Replace cover behind nameplate. See
Figure 47.
Figure 47
6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, transfer
refrigerator and freezer door stops (featured
on most models.)
a. Turn refrigerator door upside-down.
Protect top trim by setting refrigerator
door on a blanket or moving pad.
b. Transfer door stop from right side to
the Left.
C. Repeat this process on freezer door.
See Figures 48 and 49.
7. Reverse handles. Former refrigerator door
handle becomes freezer handle; former freezer
door handle becomes refrigerator door handle.
a. Replace handles using original screws
removed in Step 4. Screws with large
heads go on side edge.
b. On refrigerator door, transfer any
remaining screws from top right to
top left as required. Figure 48
C. On both doors, use plastic buttons from
right side edges to fill corresponding
screw holes on left side edges.
d. Replace screw cap on each handle.
ACAUTION: ToAvoidRisk
of Personal Injury or Property Damage
have (2) two people help rehang each
door, one person to hold door while
other secures hinge pin.
Figure 49
8. Rehang refrigerator and align door as
described in steps 13-15 of door removal and
replacement instructions, pages 10-12.
9. Rehang and align freezer door as described
in steps 16-18 of door removal and replacement
instructions, pages 11-12.
10. Install toe grille.
a. Slip grille insert out from left side and
replace on right so that left-handed
opening doors can operate with grille
in p!ace. See Figure 50.
b. Replace toe grille.
l 1. Transfer meat keeper and freezer ice ser-
vice rack (some models). Transfer from left side
of refrigerator to right side.
Figure 50
a. On refrigerated meat keeper refrigerators,
pull plastic cap from air inlet port in
back wall of refrigerator. See Figure 51.
b. Use a screwdriver with end taped
to prevent scratching liner.
Figure 51
C. Move meat storage shelf to a new
position. See Figure 52.
do To ensure proper alignment, only insert
the upper hooks of shelf into 1-3rd slots
from the top. Food may freeze if refriger-
ated meat keeper is installed lower, leaving
the air duct hole in the rear wall exposed.
eo On refrigerated meat keeper refrigerators,
plug previous inlet opening with plastic
cap removed from other opening to en-
sure proper operation of meat keeper and
refrigerated compartment, otherwise food
will freeze on shelf under unplugged hole.
12. Refer back to leveling section on pages 21
and 22.
Setting the Controls
1. Locate refrigerator and freezer controls at
inside back of refrigerator section. See Figure 53.
a. When the freezer control is set to "OFF",
neither refrigerator or freezer will cool.
Figure 52
b. Set both controls to "4".
"Energy Saver Control"
Figure 53
1. Set this control in the "reduces exterior
cabinet moisture," position for high humidity.
See Figure 54.
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1/16" Decorator Door
Panel Installation
Recommended Tools
• Tightly fitted gloves
• 5/16" hex nut driver
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
• Putty knife
• Strapping tape
• Blanket or moving pad
Procedure
1. Have custom made panels cut to size.
See Figure 56.
2. Remove food from interior and door
shelves and store in a cool place.
Freezer
Door
Refrigerator
Door
Figure 55
18 Cu. Ft.
187/ ,,
317/8'' x ,_6
80.96 x 46.8 cm
317/8"x405/16''
80.96 X 102.93 cm !
20/22/23 Cu. Ft.
]Q 15] "
317/8''x -- '16
80.96 x 50.64 cm
317/8'' x 415/16''
80.96 x 104.93 cm
I
Figure 56
o
CAUTION: ToAvoid
Personal Injury Or Property Damage
from falling doors during removal and
installation of doors: Temporarily tape
both doors shut with strapping tape on
top right and left corners of each door.
See Figure 57.
Figure 57
4. Remove top hinge cover.
a. Lift back of hinge cover about 1/4".
b. Slide hinge cover toward front and off
hinge. See Figure 58.
C. Trace around the outside of hinge with a
pencil. This allows easier aligning when
reassembling.
Figure 58
5. Free top hinge of freezer door.
a. Loosen the three 5/16" hex head screws
with a 5/16" hex nut driver. See Figure 59.
b. Pull hinge upward to release freezer door.
ACAUTION: ToAvoidRiskof
Personal Injury or Property Damage have
•(2) two people help remove each door, one
person to hold door while the other removes
strapping tape.
ACAUTION: ToAvoid
Personal Injury or Property Damage:
Do NOT allow door to drop to floor;
to do so could damage door.
Figure 59
C. Save plastic top hinge plate spacer(s), if
used, and all unattached plastic hinge
spacer ring(s) from underneath top hinge
plate pin and use in Step 21. See Figure 60.
NOTE:Some refrigerators may not have
spacer(s).
6. Remove freezer door.
a.
b.
Remove tape from freezer door.
Grasp freezer door securely and lift
upward as you open it. This will free
door from center hinge pin and you
can set it aside.
C. Lay door down on blanket or moving pad.
d. At no time should door rest on its bottom
edge after removal.
Figure 60
7. Remove top freezer trim.
a. Carefully remove only topdoor trim with
a putty knife. Do not remove peel-off tape
from double back tape on trim.
See Figure 61.
8. Practice putting decorator panel in place.
FREEZER DOOR TOP TRIM
1
a. Add four strips of masking tape to back
side of decorator panel to prevent
scratching door.
Figure 61
bJ Slide decorator panel in place between
side trim. Do NOT remove peel-off paper
from double back tape on trim. First
practice installing top trim to avoid
mistakes. See Figure 62.
9. Remove peel-off paper from double back
tape and carefully install trim.
/'-A1
S_DETRIM /2 _/" ,/,_
/
TOP OF FREEZER DOOR
BLANKET
Figure 62
II
l 0. Remove center hinge pin.
a. Save plastic center hinge spacer ring(s)
from center hinge pin and use in Step 19.
See Figure 63.
._ PLASTIC CENTER HINGE
CENTER HINGE PIN
WHITE
FPLASTIC
Figure 63
11.
bo
Co
do
Use a 5/16" nut driver to remove center
hinge pin. See Figure 64.
Pull hinge pin straight up to release it from
refrigerator door.
If plastic center hinge spacer rings from
center hinge pin bracket and top of door
were saved, then reuse in Step 19. See
Figure 64.
Remove refrigerator door.
a. Remove tape from refrigerator door.
\
Figure 64
bo Grasp refrigerator door securely and lift
door upward as you open it. This will free
refrigerator door from bottom hinge pin
plate. See Figure 65.
C. Lay door down on blanket or moving pad.
Figure 65
12. Remove refrigerator handle.
a. Use fiat screwdriver and pry up door handle
side screw cover. See Figure 66.
TOP OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Figure 66
b. Use phillips screwdriver to remove all
door handle screws. See Figure 67. REFRIGERATOR DOOR
\
13. Remove top refrigerator trim. Figure 67
a. With a putty knife remove refrigerator
door top trim. See Figure 68. Do not
remove peel-off tape from double back
tape on trim.
REFRIGERATOR TOP DOOR TRIM
Figure 68
14. Practice putting decorator panel in place.
a. Add four strips of masking tape to back side
of decorator panel to prevent scratching.
bo Slide decorator panel in place between
side trims. Do not remove peel-off paper
from double back tape on trim. First
practice installing top trim to avoid
mistakes. See Figure 69.
15. Remove peel-off paper from double back
tape and carefully install panel.
16. Place top hinge plate in position.
SIDE TRIM
;IDE TRIM
a. Place top plastic hinge plate spacer(s)
on top of refrigerator.
bo Place top hinge plate on top of spacers
on top fight side of refrigerator. See
Figure 70.
C. Turn top two screws closest to back
of hinge. Leave front screw out.
CAUTION: ToAvoidRisk
of Personal Injury or Property Damage
have (2) two people help rehang each
door, one person to hold door while
other secures hinge pin.
17. Install refrigerator door handle
a. Secure with original screws.
b. Snap handle side cover in place.
Figure 69
BLANKET
TOP OF REFRIGERATOR DOOR
Figure 70
18. Rehang refrigerator door.
NOTE:All shims and spacer rings must
be in place on lower hinge pin assembly
before hanging door.
a. Place door on cabinet by fitting bottom
right socket over pin on bottom hinge
bracket. See Figure 71.
Figure 71
19. Center hinge assembly.
a. Install all of the plastic center spacer
ring(s) in the same position as in Steps 10.
See Figure 72. WHITE PLASTIC C_
UPPER SPACER RING(S)
WHITE PLASTIC BRACKET
SPACER
BOTTOM OF
FREEZER
BOOR SOCKET
CENTER
HINGE
PIN
CENTER HINGE BRACKET
LOWER WHITE PLASTIC CENTER
HINGE SPACER RING(S) TOP OF REFRIGERATOR
DOOR SOCKET
Figure 72
b. Holding door shut, reinstall center hinge
pin so pin fits through bracket and into
door socket. See Figure 73.
C. Secure hinge pin with 5/16" nut driver.
Figure 73
20. Check light switch operation.
a. Ease door slowly shut and visually
observe if refrigerator doorliner engages
on/off light switch to assure door is shut-
ting off light when door is in closed
position. See Figure 74.
21. Rehang freezer door.
a. Position all plastic spacer rings from Step
5 and 10 on top hinge.
Figure 74
bo Place door on cabinet by fitting bottom
right socket over pin on center hinge.
See Figure 75.
C. Push door toward cabinet, lifting top
hinge so pin fits into top right door
socket.
d. Install third (front) top hinge screw.
e. Align hinge with outline of hinge traced
in Step 4. \
Figure 75
f. Secure door by 'snugging' screws
partially tight with 5/16" hex head
screwdriver into top hinge. See
Figure 76.
22. Align freezer door from side-to-side and
top-to-bottom.
a. Top hinge adjusts from front-to-back
and side-to-side.
b. Loosen top hinge screw and adjust so
door is flush with side of refrigerator
cabinet.
Co Handle side of door should be approxi-
mately 1/8" higher than top of refriger-
ator. The door will settle when loaded
with food. Tighten top hinge screws.
23. Check freezer light switch operation.
See Step 19.
24. Replace hinge covers.
a. Position back lip of hinge cover over
grooves.
b. Snap back into place.
Figure 76
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