Amana GUX-X Installation Instructions Manual page 27

Grasp the lower portion of the filter, lift up to disengage it
from the lower railing, move towards blower, drop filter
down. Pull filter outward (Figure 33).
SIDE AIR RETURN
1. Lift filter above bottom
rail.
Front of Furnace
Blower
Grab Here
And Lift
3. Lower filter below top
rail.
Front of Furnace
Blower
Figure 33
Filter Removal
BOTTOM AIR RETURN
The filter is held in place by a sheet metal retainer strap
(Figure 34). To change and clean the filter, slide one end
of the retainer towards the front and remove filter.
Figure 34
Filter Retainer
2. Tilt filter to clear rail.
Front of Furnace
Blower
4. Pull filter out.
Front of Furnace
Blower
The filter must be of the permanent washable type with
dimensions of 16 x 25 x 1. (Side return(s) only.)
Use a vacuum cleaner to clean out the blower area and the
adjacent area of the return air duct.
Clean, wash and dry the permanent filter. Both sides
should then be sprayed with a dust adhesive as recom-
mended on adhesive container. Reinstall filter by placing
it into the furnace along the side of the blower. Engage filter
in the top rail, move towards side of furnace and drop it into
the bottom rail. BE SURE AIRFLOW DIRECTION ARROW
POINTS TOWARDS BLOWER.
When the filter is located in the bottom of the furnace on a
bottom return system the filter is held in its location by a
sheet metal retainer strap. To change or clean the filter,
merely slide one end of the retainer towards the front and
remove the filter.
AIR CIRCULATING BLOWER MOTOR
The air circulating blower motor bearings are permanently
lubricated. No further lubrication is required.
INDUCED DRAFT BLOWER MOTOR
The induced draft blower motor bearings are permanently
lubricated. No further lubrication is required.
SEALED COMBUSTION CHAMBER - GUD
(QUALIFIED SERVICER ONLY)
To inspect the combustion chamber at the start of each
heating season:
1. Shut off the electrical power and gas supply.
2. Looking through the observation window, check for
significant amounts of dirt, soot or debris.
3. If contaminates are present, remove the cover and
clean the chamber.
CAUTION
This furnace is equipped with a sealed
combustion chamber. It is mandatory to
replace all gaskets that are removed. Order
replacement gaskets prior to starting
service. Only a qualified servicer should
ever open the combustion chamber.
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