Amana ARB1917CW-PARB1917CW1 Owner's Manual page 4

Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amat_a cannot be responsible for improper installation.
How do I measure an
opening to insure
proper fit?
A W' 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 to Transport Your Unit
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 doily 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.
How to Select 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 W' tilt to the back.
How to Remove the Doors and Hinges
Some in stallations 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
I _ WARNING I
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe pert_onal injury or death, observe the following:
• Disconnect power to refrigerator before removing doors. Connect power only after replacing doors.
I ak CAUTION
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To avoid damage to walls and flooring, protect sof_ vinyl or other floodng with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.
i l Unplugpower cord from power source. ) f _ Lift refrigerator doo, from
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6Hold freezer door in place I ]
while removing center hinge JY _ I
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Remove freezer door.
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Retain hinge pin for later use. f / ,j
IV Remove Phillips screws to
remove center hinge,
Retain all screws for later use.
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from top hinge to remove hinge._ ]
• Retain all screws for later use. o° ..,.'_11,_ I
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