Amana W10175445A, Owner'S Manual

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These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.
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 blankets or inserting
padding between the unit and dolly.
• Secure unit to dolly firmly with straps. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT
overtighten. Overtightening restraints may
dent or damage outside finish.
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 ¼" tilt to the back.
How to Transport Your Unit
How to Select the Best Location
A ½" of air space should be provided
for 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.
How do I measure an
opening to insure
proper fit?
Installing 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.
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges
Some installations require door removal to get refrigerator to final location. If removal of the pullout drawer is required, see later section entitled
How to Remove and Install the Pullout Drawer
WARNING
!
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.
CAUTION
!
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
bracket cover(s).
• Open freezer door as wide as
possible.
• Depending on the model of
your unit, you may have one
or two bracket covers.
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3
5
Unscrew
5
/
16
" hex head screws
from top hinge to remove hinge.
• Retain all screws for later use.
Remove top hinge cover by
removing Phillips screw.
• Retain screw and cover for
replacement.
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Lift refrigerator door from
center hinge pin.
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Hold freezer door in place
while removing center hinge
pin with a
5
/
16
" hex nut driver.
Remove freezer door.
• Retain hinge pin for later use.
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Remove Phillips screws to
remove center hinge.
• Retain all screws for later use.
Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing
bracket with
3
/
8
" hex head driver.
• Lift out bottom hinge pin (some
models).
• Retain hinge pin and screws for
later use.
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Unplug power cord from power source.