Installation Instructions
Proper installation will ensure that this refrigerator
operates most efficiently. Amana Appliances cannot be
responsible for improper installation.C
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Space Requirements
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WARNING
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Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as
gasoline, away from refrigerator. Failure to do so can
A. Stabilizing leg (some models)
result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.B. Hinge cover
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C./8" hex head screws
? To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, allow
Leveling Refrigerator
for a 1" (2.5 cm) space at the top of your refrigerator.
? If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you
Door Reversal
leave some extra space at the back to allow for the
water line connection. The refrigerator can be flush
with the back wall if you do not have an ice maker
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installed. Caution
? If your are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed
1To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other
wall, leave 2/2" minimum on each side (depending on
flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective
you model) to allow for the door to swing 90°.
material when moving refrigerator.
NOTE: Do not install refrigerator near an oven, radiator,
Tools Required
or other heat source, nor in a location where the
Putty knife (blade covered by masking tape)
temperature will fall below 55°F (13°C).5
/16" hex nut driver
3
/8" hex nut driver
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Phillips screwdriver
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
Blade screwdriver
full door swing. If so proceed to ?Door Reversal section
Some installations may require door reversal to achieve
before leveling your refrigerator.
full door swing. To reverse door swing direction perform
If your refrigerator requires ice maker water supplythe following steps:
connection, proceed to ?Connect Ice Maker Water1. Remove and reverse refrigerator and freezer handle.
Supply? section before leveling you refrigerator.
IMPORTANT: To prevent scratching of refrigerator
1. Plug in power cord.surfaces, blade of screwdriver and putty knife called
2. Mover refrigerator into final location.for in steps below must be covered with masking
3. Level refrigerator using a level placed on top of thetape.
refrigerator.
Refrigerator
? Remove toe grille. Remove bottom hinge cover if
? Pry up end caps using a putty knife with the blade
refrigerator has a stabilizing leg.
3covered with masking tape. Remove end caps
? Turn /8" hex headroller adjustment screws to raise
from refrigerator door. Remove handle from door
or lower refrigerator cabinet. Front of refrigerator
11by removing 2 mounting screws at each end of
must be /4" (6 mm), or /2 bubble on your level,
handle. Nameplate logo will automatically reverse.
higher than the back of your refrigerator.
? Make sure refrigerator cabinet is level from side to
side by adjusting left and right roller adjustment
screw.
? Turn stabilizing leg (some models) clockwise until
firmly against floor.
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