Amana XRSS687BB Installing Your Refrigerator, Steps to Follow, How to Remove Wooden Base

Installing Your Refrigerator

These instructions were provided to aid you in the installation of your unit. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for improper installation.

Steps to Follow...

A qualified engineer must connect refrigerator in accordance with these installation instructions. Measure door opening and depth and width of refrigerator. Remove handles or doors if required. Engineer must also do the following:

1.Follow local water and electrical company connection regulations.

2.Complete water supply connection before electrical supply connection.

Service to or replacement of power cord must be performed by a qualified servicer.

Installation Requirements

1.Install on an earthed outlet with a separate 230-240 volt, 50hz., 10A circuit Y-connection type power cord.

2.Protect soft flooring with cardboard or rugs.

3.Install on a floor which supports up to 429 kg.

4.Provide 5 mm clearance at side of refrigerator and for models more than 60 cm deep, provide 12.7 mm clearance at top of refrigerator.

5.60 cm deep models.

Trim corners of counter top to a 45° angle if counter top has 25 mm overhang.

Provide 5 mm clearance on both sides of refrigerator, and allow 7 mm on top for ease of installation and leveling. No minimum clearance is required at the rear of the cabinet.

How to Remove Wooden Base

!CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage, two people must remove wooden base.

1.Tape doors shut to prevent doors from opening unexpectedly.

2.Slide appliance cart under side of refrigerator.

3.Wrap refrigerator with blanket or pad. Thread strap around refrigerator. Put foam shipping pads, located in shipping carton, under strap. Tighten strap securely.

4.Lower appliance cart to floor with appliance cart handles on bottom.

5.Remove top two bolts from skid.

6.Return refrigerator and appliance cart to an upright position. Remove strap.

7.Slide appliance cart under opposite side of refrigerator.

8.Repeat steps 3–5.

9.Remove wooden base.

10.Return refrigerator and appliance cart to an upright position and remove appliance cart.

IMPORTANT:

Do not leave refrigerator on its side longer than necessary to remove bolts.

How to Remove and Replace Doors and Hinges

• Contact a qualified engineer to perform this task.

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