Amana Complete Guide to Refrigerator Hinge and Door Stop Adjustments

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Installation Instructions

Freezer Door 3/4" Raised Panel

1.Slide out handle screw insert and remove handle by removing screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Handle is in 2 pieces, reinstall if pieces come apart.

	Screws	Handle screw
	Screws	insert
		insert
		Handle

Freezer Door

2.1/2" x 3 1/2" notch is required on hinge side.

3.Remove top handle trim and 1 side trim piece for ease of installation.

4.Align panel brackets and screws.

5.Align panel in trim and push evenly. Start at one end and work across. For smoother installation apply bar soap on door trim and freezer trim. If panel binds loosen top or side door trim. Adjust panel and retighten.

6.Install handle with screws. Install screw strip (supplied) by starting in one corner and pushing the length of the strip down.

Door Stop Adjustment

1.Remove center grille blade from top air grille.

2.Remove top air grille by removing (4) 1/4” screws with a magnetic screw driver. Pull assembly forward .

3.Open refrigerator door so door stop arm and shoulder screw are accessible. Shoulder screws should be in 110° door opening position.

4.Remove shoulder screw and place shoulder screw

in the 90° or 120° door opening position.

Hinge Adjustment

Verify proper door alignment. Wait until panels are installed for door settlement. Only the top hinge is adjustable .

Adjust top hinge by completing the following:

1.Remove air grille blade and air grille assembly.

2.Loosen top hinge screws.

Top hinge screws

Top hinge

3.Align refrigerator door by lifting.

4.Tighten screws.

5.Install air grille.

6.Replace air grille assembly.

Interior Setup

1.Remove interior packaging.

2.Turn shelves upright.

3.Move dairy module to desired position on refrigerator door. See "Model Diagram".

4.Twist cardboard in ice bin to release freezer t r a y .

5.Remove literature packet from freezer tray and give to consumer. Complete "Installation Checklist" with consumer.

Shoulder	120° door
Shoulder	opening
screw	position

110° door

Door stop armopening position

90° door opening position

RS1200001

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November 1996

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