How To Install And Remove Handles - Amana Bottom Freezer Refrigerator Owner's Manual

Installing your refrigerator,
How to install and
remove handles
REMOVING TRIM AND
PANEL FRESH FOOD
HANDLE
Removing handles is necessary when
removing panels, or when reversing the
door.
1. Remove top door cap using a Phillips
screwdriver.
2. Remove handle from
door by tapping
bottom edge upward
with soft rubber
mallet.
• Handle will slide up approximately
and release from door.
INSTALLING TRIM AND
PANEL FRESH FOOD
HANDLE
Installing handles may be necessary after
reversing door or installing a panel.
1. Make sure bottom door cap is installed
and top door cap is removed.
• Use a Phillips screwdriver for instal-
lation and removal.
2. Install handle by
aligning handle
notches with
metal mounting
tabs on side of door.
• Slide handle down until piece locks.
• Tap top of handle with rubber mallet
to insure snug fit.
IMPORTANT: If reversing trim and panel
door, use alternate top hinge shipped
with refrigerator.
3. Install top door cap with Phillips
screwdriver.
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cont.
INSTALLING FRESH FOOD
SIDE-MOUNTED HANDLE
If installing handles for the first time, the
Fresh Food handles can be located on
the back of the refrigerator.
Install handle
by fastening
with T-15
Torx ® * screws
removed from
edge of door.
NOTE: If revers-
ing door, remove door plugs from oppo-
site side of door and insert in screw
holes.
REMOVING FRESH FOOD
SIDE-MOUNTED HANDLE
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Removing handles may be necessary
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when transporting unit through tight
spaces, or when reversing the door.
R e m o v e
handle by
r e m o v i n g
t h r e e
T-15 Torx *
®
s c r e w s
from side of
door.
• Retain screws for later replacement.
WARNING
To avoid risk of serious personal injury
from sharp edges, use extreme
caution when removing and installing
handles.
INSTALLING STAINLESS
STEEL FRONT -MOUNTED
HANDLES
1. Loosen door clip on door
with " hex nut driver.
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2. Locate predrilled hole at
base of handle, and fit
hollow end of handle
over door clip.
3. Fit other end of handle
over other door clip and
slide handle up as far as possible.
NOTE: If top of handle does not fit over
top clip, loosen lower clip further until fit
can be accomplished.
4. Insert 1 " hex nut driver
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into predrilled hole at
base of handle to tight-
en screw. Insert screw
plug into hole.
REMOVING STAINLESS
STEEL FRONT-MOUNTED
HANDLES
1. Remove screw plug at base of handle
with a very small flat-blade screw-
driver.
2. Insert " hex nut driver into predrilled
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hole to remove screw.
3. Slide handle down and
out to remove from
door clip.