Maytag ARB2557CW, ARB2557CSL, ARB2257CSR Installing your refrigerator, Measuring the opening

Installing your refrigerator

These instructions are provided to aid you in the installation of your refrigerator. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.

Measuring the opening

A 1⁄2" of air space should be provided for the top and back of the refrigerator. When installing your refrigerator, 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 (page 10).

IMPORTANT: If refrigerator is to be installed into a recess where top of refrig- erator is completely covered, use dimen- sions from floor to top of hinge cap to ver- ify proper clearance.

Transporting your refrigerator

Follow these tips when moving the refrig- erator to final location:

➢NEVER transport refrigerator on its side. If an upright position is not possi- ble, lay refrigerator on its back. Allow refrigerator to sit upright for approxi- mately 30 minutes prior to plugging refrigerator in to assure oil return to the compressor. Plugging refrigerator in immediately may cause damage to internal parts.

➢Use an appliance dolly when moving refrigerator. ALWAYS truck refrigera- tor from its side or back–NEVERfrom its front.

➢Protect outside finish of refrigerator during transport by wrapping cabinet in blankets or inserting padding between the refrigerator and dolly.

➢Secure refrigerator to dolly firmly with straps or bungee cords. Thread straps through handles when possible. DO NOT overtighten. Overtightening

restraints may dent or damage outside

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Selecting the best location

Observe these points when choosing the final location for your refrigerator:

➢DO NOT install refrigerator near oven, radiator or other heat source. If not possible, shield refrigerator 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 refrigerator with a piece of plywood or other shim material.

➢To assure proper door closure, verify that the refrigerator is leveled with a 1⁄4" tilt to the back.

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 (page 8).

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.

1.Unplug power cord from power source.

2.Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover(s).

•Open freezer door as wide as possible.

•Depending on the model of your refrigerator, you may have one or two bracket covers.

3. Remove top hinge cover from refrigerator door by removing Phillips screw.

•Retain screw and cover for replace-

ment.

4. Unscrew 5⁄16" hex head screws from top hinge to remove hinge.

• Retain all screws for later use.

5.Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin.

6. For freezer door models only: Hold freezer door while removing hinge pin

with a 5⁄16" hex head driver. Remove door from bottom hinge.

• Retain hinge pin for later use.

For freezer drawer models only: Remove center hinge pin with a 5⁄16" hex head driver.

• Retain hinge pin for later use.

7.Remove Phillips screws to remove

center hinge.

• Retain all screws for later use.

8.Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing bracket with 3⁄8" hex head driver.

• Retain screws for later use.

• Lift out bottom hinge

pin (some models).