Installing Your Refrigerator
These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. Amana cannot be responsible for improper installation.
How do I measure an opening to insure proper fit?
A ½" 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.
IMPORTANT: If unit is to be installed into a recess where top of unit is completely covered, use dimensions from floor to top of hinge cap to verify proper clearance.
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 dolly when moving unit. ALWAYS truck unit from its
•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 ¼" 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
!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.
1Unplug power cord from power source.
2Remove toe grille and bottom bracket cover(s).
• Open freezer door as wide as possible.
• Depending on the model of your unit, you may have one or two bracket covers.
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Lift refrigerator door from center hinge pin.
Hold freezer door in place while removing center hinge pin with a 5/16" hex nut driver. Remove freezer door.
•Retain hinge pin for later use.
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Remove top hinge cover by removing Phillips screw.
• Retain screw and cover for replacement.
Unscrew 5/16" hex head screws 
from top hinge to remove hinge.
• Retain all screws for later use.
7Remove Phillips screws to remove center hinge.
• Retain all screws for later use.
8Remove bottom hinge or stabilizing bracket with 3/8" hex head driver.
• Lift out bottom hinge pin (some
models).
• Retain hinge pin and screws for later use.
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