Amana ART104TFD, ART106TFD, ART316TFD Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

W10726501A

AND OWNER’S MANUAL

Top Mount Refrigerator

Do Not Throw Away — Additional important safety information included.

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INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION

ET MANUEL D’UTILISATION

Réfrigérateur superposé

Ne pas jeter — Autres consignes de sécurité importantes ci-jointes.

Table of Contents / Table des matières

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY.....................................................................2

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................3

Unpack the Refrigerator......................................................................3

Location Requirements.......................................................................4

Electrical Requirements ......................................................................4

Water Supply Requirements...............................................................5

Connect the Water Supply..................................................................5

Refrigerator Doors...............................................................................6

Adjust the Doors .................................................................................8

REFRIGERATOR FEATURES ...............................................................9

Refrigerator Shelves............................................................................9

Crisper.................................................................................................9

FREEZER FEATURES .........................................................................10

Freezer Shelf .....................................................................................10

DOOR FEATURES ...............................................................................10

Door Rails..........................................................................................10

SÉCURITÉ DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .....................................................11

INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION ..................................................12

Déballage du réfrigérateur ................................................................12

Exigences d’emplacement ............................................................... 13

Spécifications électriques................................................................. 13

Spécifications de l’alimentation en eau............................................ 14

Raccordement de la canalisation d’eau........................................... 14

Portes du réfrigérateur......................................................................15

Ajustement des portes...................................................................... 17

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU RÉFRIGÉRATEUR .................................. 18

Tablettes du réfrigérateur ................................................................. 18

Bac à légumes ..................................................................................18

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DU CONGÉLATEUR......................................19

Tablette du congélateur....................................................................19

CARACTÉRISTIQUES DE LA PORTE................................................ 20

Tringles de porte...............................................................................20

REFRIGERATOR SAFETY

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the refrigerator, follow basic precautions, including the following:

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

■ Do not remove ground prong.

■ Do not use an adapter.

■ Do not use an extension cord.

■ Disconnect power before servicing.

■ Replace all parts and panels before operating.

■ Remove doors from your old refrigerator.

■ Use nonflammable cleaner.

■ Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline,

away from refrigerator.

■ Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

■ Disconnect power before installing ice maker (on ice maker

kit ready models only).

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Proper Disposal of Your

WARNING

Suffocation Hazard Remove doors from your old refrigerator. Failure to do so can result in death or brain damage.

Important information to know about disposal of refrigerants:

Dispose of refrigerator in accordance with Federal and Local regulations. Refrigerants must be evacuated by a licensed, EPA certified refrigerant technician in accordance with established procedures.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

When Moving Your Refrigerator:

Your refrigerator is heavy. When moving the refrigerator for cleaning or service, be sure to cover the floor with cardboard or hardboard to avoid floor damage. Always pull the refrigerator straight out when moving it. Do not wiggle or “walk” the refrigerator when trying to move it, as floor damage could occur.

Important information to know about glass shelves and covers:

Do not clean glass shelves or covers with warm water when they are cold. Shelves and covers may break if exposed to sudden temperature changes or impact, such as bumping. Tempered glass is designed to shatter into many small, pebble-size pieces. This is normal. Glass shelves and covers are heavy. Use both hands when removing them to avoid dropping.

Old Refrigerator

IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems

of the past. Junked or abandoned refrigerators are still dangerous – even if they will sit for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old refrigerator, please follow these instructions to help prevent accidents.

Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer:

■ Take off the doors.

■ Leave the shelves in place so that children may not easily

climb inside.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Unpack the Refrigerator

Remove the Packaging

■ Remove tape and glue residue from surfaces before turning

on the refrigerator. Rub a small amount of liquid dish soap over the adhesive with your fingers. Wipe with warm water and dry.

NOTE: Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids, or abrasive cleaners to remove tape or glue. These products can damage the surface of your refrigerator. For more information, see “Refrigerator Safety.”

■ Dispose of/recycle all packaging materials.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the white foam air return insert that is located behind the control panel on the ceiling of the refrigerator (on some models). The insert is part of the refrigerator and not part of the packing material. If the insert is removed, ice may migrate down from the freezer and cause icicles to form.

Clean Before Using

After you remove all of the package materials, clean the inside of your refrigerator before using it. See the cleaning instructions in “Refrigerator Care.”

Location Requirements

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away from refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

(7.5 cm)

¹⁄₂"

(1.25 cm)

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

IMPORTANT: This refrigerator is designed for indoor, household use only.

To ensure proper ventilation for your refrigerator, it is recommended to allow a ¹⁄₂" (1.25 cm) space on each side. Allow 3" (7.5 cm) of space between overhead cabinets and refrigerator top. Allow at least 1" (2.5 cm) between back of cabinet and the wall. If your refrigerator has an ice maker, make sure you leave some extra space at the back for the water line connections.

■ If you are installing your refrigerator next to a fixed wall, leave

enough space on the hinge side to allow for the door to swing open.

■ Level the refrigerator. See “Adjust the Doors.”

NOTE: This refrigerator is intended for use in a location where the temperature ranges from a minimum of 55°F (13°C) to a maximum of 110°F (43°C). The preferred room temperature range for optimum performance, which reduces electricity usage and provides superior cooling, is between 60°F (15°C) and 90°F (32°C). It is recommended that you do not install the refrigerator near a heat source, such as an oven or radiator.

Electrical Requirements

Before you move your refrigerator into its final location, it is important to make sure you have the proper electrical connection.

Recommended Grounding Method

A 115 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only your refrigerator be provided. Use an outlet that cannot be turned off by a switch. Do not use an extension cord.

NOTE: Before performing any type of installation or cleaning, or removing a light bulb, turn cooling off or turn the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to OFF, and then disconnect the refrigerator from the electrical source. When you are finished, reconnect the refrigerator to the electrical source and turn cooling on or reset the control (Thermostat, Refrigerator or Freezer Control depending on the model) to the desired setting. See “Using the Controls” in the User Instructions, User Guide, or Use & Care Guide.

Water Supply Requirements

A B

DEF

D E

Read all directions before you begin. Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools Needed: Flat-blade screwdriver, ⁷⁄₁₆" and ¹⁄₂" Open-end wrenches or 2 Adjustable wrenches, ¹⁄₄" Nut driver and drill bit, Cordless drill.

IMPORTANT:

■ If you turn on the refrigerator before the water line is

connected, turn OFF the ice maker.

■ All installations must meet local plumbing code requirements.

■ Use copper tubing and check for leaks. Install copper tubing

only in areas where the household temperatures will remain above freezing.

NOTE: Your refrigerator dealer has a kit available with a ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) saddle-type shutoff valve, a union, and copper tubing. Before purchasing, make sure a saddle-type valve complies with your local plumbing codes. Do not use a piercing-type or ³⁄₁₆" (4.76 mm) saddle valve which reduces water flow and clogs more easily.

Water Pressure

IMPORTANT: A cold water supply with water pressure between

30 and 120 psi (207 and 827 kPa) is required to operate the ice maker.

NOTE: If the water pressure is less than what is required, ice cubes could be hollow or irregular shaped.

If you have questions about your water pressure, call a licensed, qualified plumber.

Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

If a reverse osmosis water filtration system is connected to your cold water supply, the water pressure to the reverse osmosis system needs to be a minimum of 40 to 60 psi (276 to 414 kPa).

If the ice maker is still not operating properly:

■ Check to see whether the sediment filter in the reverse

osmosis system is blocked. Replace the filter if necessary.

■ Allow the storage tank on the reverse osmosis system to refill

after heavy usage.

Connect the Water Supply

(on some models)

Read all directions before you begin. IMPORTANT: If you turn on the refrigerator before the water line is

connected, turn OFF the ice maker to avoid excessive noise or damage to the water valve.

4. Determine the length of copper tubing you will need. Measure

from the connection on lower left rear of refrigerator to the water pipe. Add 7 ft (2.1 m) to allow for cleaning. Use ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) O.D. (outside diameter) copper tubing. Be sure both ends of copper tubing are cut square.

5. Using a cordless drill, drill a ¹⁄₄" hole in the cold water pipe you

have selected.

A. Cold water pipe B. Pipe clamp C. Copper tubing D. Compression nut

E. Compression sleeve F. Shu t o f f va l ve

G. Packing nut

6. Fasten the shutoff valve to the cold water pipe with the pipe

clamp. Be sure the outlet end is solidly in the ¹⁄₄" drilled hole in the water pipe and that the washer is under the pipe clamp. Tighten the packing nut. Tighten the pipe clamp screws slowly and evenly so washer makes a watertight seal. Do not overtighten.

7. Slip the compression sleeve and compression nut on the

copper tubing, as shown. Insert the end of the tubing into the outlet end squarely as far as it will go. Screw compression nut onto outlet end with adjustable wrench. Do not overtighten.

8. Place the free end of the tubing in a container or sink, and turn

ON the main water supply. Flush the tubing until water is clear. Turn OFF the shutoff valve on the water pipe. Coil the copper tubing.

Connect to Refrigerator

NOTE: On kit models, assemble water valve to refrigerator

according to kit instructions.

Style 1

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression

nut and sleeve as shown. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten.

3. Use the tube clamp on the back of the refrigerator to secure

the tubing to the refrigerator as shown. This will help avoid damage to the tubing when the refrigerator is pushed back against the wall.

4. Turn shutoff valve ON.

5. Check for leaks. Tighten any connections (including

connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

Connect to Water Line

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Turn OFF main water supply. Turn ON nearest faucet long

enough to clear line of water.

3. Locate a ¹⁄₂" to 1¹⁄₄" (1.27 cm to 3.18 cm) vertical cold water

pipe near the refrigerator.

IMPORTANT:

■ Make sure it is a cold water pipe.

■ Horizontal pipe will work, but drill on the top side of the

pipe, not the bottom. This will help keep water away from the drill and normal sediment from collecting in the valve.

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your

water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

A. Tube clamp B. Tube clamp screw C. Copper tubing

D. Compression nut

E. Valve inlet

Style 2

A B

Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

Door Stop Screw

Door Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Dome Cap

Dome Cap Washer

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Disconnect the tube clamp on the back of the product and

insert the copper tubing through the clamp as shown.

3. Attach the copper tube to the valve inlet using a compression

nut and sleeve as shown.

4. Tighten the compression nut. Do not overtighten. Reattach the

tube clamp and tube to the back of the cabinet.

Refrigerator Doors

TOOLS NEEDED:

■ ⁵⁄₁₆" Hex head socket

wrench

■ #2 Phillips screwdriver ■ Flat 2" putty knife

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

IMPORTANT:

■ Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF. Unplug

refrigerator or disconnect power.

■ Remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■ If you are only removing and replacing the doors, see the

“Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges” sections.

■ All graphics referenced in the following instructions are

included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

■ ⁵⁄₁₆" Open-end wrench

A. Tube clamp B. Copper tubing

C. Compression nut

5. Turn shutoff valve ON. Check for leaks. Tighten any

connections (including connections at the valve) or nuts that leak.

6. The ice maker is equipped with a built-in water strainer. If your

water conditions require a second water strainer, install it in the ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water line at either tube connection. Obtain a water strainer from your nearest appliance dealer.

Complete the Installation

Remove Doors and Hinges

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex Head Hinge Screw

1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2. Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until

you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet. NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the

hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge

graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

4. Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center

Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

5. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the

Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so that they open

in the opposite direction, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

Graphics follow these instructions.

1. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. NOTE: Allow 24 hours to produce the first batch of ice. Discard

the first three batches of ice produced. Allow 3 days to completely fill ice container.

Cabinet

1. Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex head hinge screws from handle side and

move them to opposite side. See Graphic 1.

2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and

move them to opposite side hinge holes as shown. See Graphic 2.

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