Amana BI10, BI11, BI12, BI13 Installation Instructions

Side-by-Side Refrigerator BI10, BI11, BI12, BI13 Perimeter Trim Kits Installation Instructions

Introduction

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A SAFETY PRECAUTION

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury and property damage, observe all safety instructions.

CAUTION

To avoid property damage, protect soft vinyl or other flooring with cardboard, rugs, or other protective material.

Read entire manual before installing kit. Confirm all parts listed are included in kit. If parts are missing, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Important

• Mechanical experience is required to install trim kit.

• Depending on installer’s knowledge and skill, installation can take from one-half to one hour.

• If unable to solve a problem during installation, contact source from whom kit was purchased.

Parts List

Procedure

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, protect hands and arms. Trim pieces may have sharp edges.

1. Identify cabinet opening where opening is a minimum of 69" (1753 mm) high, 24" (610 mm) deep and 36" (914 mm) wide. Front corners of counter top may need to be trimmed at a 45° angle so doors will open completely.

69"

24"

36"

2. Level refrigerator in cabinet opening according to instructions in Owner's Manual. Roll refrigerator out of opening to install kit.

3. Slide a L-shaped bezel gusset into end of left and right frame. Insert screws and tighten.

Item Description Qty

1 L-shaped Bezel Gusset 2 2 Bezel Gusset Machine Screw 4 3 Right Cabinet Frame 1 4 Left Cabinet Frame 1 5 Top Cabinet Frame 1

4. Slide bezel gusset from left frame into channel on one end of top trim. Slide bezel gusset from right frame into channel on other end of top trim. Confirm trim is aligned properly at mitered corners. If mitered corners do not fit properly, remove left and right frames and make necessary adjustments.

5. Center top frame between top hinge covers. Confirm front of trim is secure against front of refrigerator cabinet.

8. Slide bezel gusset on left frame into top frame. Slide bezel gusset on right frame into top frame. Confirm trim is aligned properly and mitered corners are tight.

Important

Permanent, double-sided tape is used to attach some pieces to refrigerator. Before removing paper backing, check placement of pieces on refrigerator. Pieces may be damaged if adjustment or removal is attempted after installation.

9. Install left and right frames by peeling off 11/2" (38 millimeters) of backing. Press frames firmly on refrigerator. After checking placement, peel off backing and press into place.

10. Secure left and right frames to top frame by inserting and tightening screws.

6. Install top frame on refrigerator cabinet by removing paper backing from velcro patches and pressing tightly into place.

Important

Top frame may be removed. Remove top frame by gently lifting top frame. Replace top frame by pressing tightly into place. Side frames cannot be removed.

7. Align front edge of left and right frames along left and right edges of refrigerator cabinet.

Part No.12398802 Printed in U.S.A.

11. Roll refrigerator into opening and check for proper fit with surrounding cabinets. Once proper fit is achieved, roll refrigerator out of opening; plug in power cord; and roll refrigerator back into opening.

1997 Amana Appliances

Amana, Iowa 52204