Amana DS19, DS20, DS21 Installation Instructions

Side-by-Side
Refrigerator

DS19, DS20 and
DS21 1/16"
Trim Kits with
1/4" Retainers

Installation
Instructions

Contents

Decorator Panel Dimensions

Introduction ...............................................................2

Decorator Panel Dimensions ................................... 3

Parts List................................................................. 4

Procedure ............................................................... 5

Introduction

RECOGNIZE THIS SYMBOL AS A
SAFETY PRECAUTION

Caution

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

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock which can cause
severe personal injury or death, disconnect
power to refrigerator before installing kit.
After installing kit, reconnect power.

Caution

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

Listed below are required height x width dimensions for
decorator panels. Panels are not supplied with this kit
and can be purchased locally.

Caution

To avoid personal injury or property damage,
refrigerator panels should not weigh more
than 30 pounds (14 kilograms) and freezer
panels should not weigh more than
15 pounds (7 kilogtrams).

21 cubic foot 1/16" (2 mm)
Panel Dimensions

Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 15 13/16"

(1572 mm x 402 mm)

Freezer Door 61 7/8" x 13 15/16"

(1572 mm x 354 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 15 13/16"

(1572 mm x 402 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16"

(446 mm x 354 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(818 mm x 354 mm)

Caution

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

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 to three hours.

• Transfer food to an alternate cooling source. Check
refrigerator warranty certificate for specific
coverage. Warranty does not cover food loss.

• Ensure trim pieces adhere properly by confirming
surfaces are clean, dry and free of adhesive
residue.

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

21 cubic foot 1/4" (6 mm)
Panel Dimensions

Without Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 15 3/16"

(1556 mm x 386 mm)

Freezer Door 61 1/4" x 13 5/16"

(1556 mm x 338 mm)

With Dispenser

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 15 3/16"

(1556 mm x 386 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 5/16"

(429 mm x 338 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 5/16"

(797 mm x 338 mm)

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27 cubic foot 1/16" (2 mm)
Panel Dimensions

Non Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 19 9/16"

(1572 mm x 497 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16"

(446 mm x 354 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(818 mm x 354 mm)

Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 7/8" x 17 3/4"

(1572 mm x 451 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 17 9/16" x 13 15/16"

(446 mm x 354 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 32 3/16" x 13 15/16"

(818 mm x 354 mm)

27 cubic foot 1/4" (6 mm)
Panel Dimensions

Non Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 18 15/16"

(1556 mm x 481 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 5/16"

(429 mm x 338 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 5/16"

(797 mm x 338 mm)

Electronic

Refrigerator Door 61 1/4" x 17 3/8"

(1556 mm x 441 mm)

Upper Freezer Door 16 7/8" x 13 9/16"

(429 mm x 344 mm)

Lower Freezer Door 31 3/8" x 13 9/16"

(797 mm x 344 mm)

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Parts List

Description Qty Length

Trim, Refrigerator and Freezer Door
Sides

Trim, Refrigerator Door Bottom
Trim, Freezer Door Bottom
Trim, Refrigerator Door Top
Trim, Freezer Door Top
Retainer, Freezer Door Top and

Bottom
Retainer, Freezer Door Top
Retainer, Freezer Door Bottom
Retainer, Refrigerator Door Top and

Bottom
Retainer, Refrigerator Door Top and

Bottom

Retainer, Refrigerator Door Top

DS19E

Black

2 X X X X X
1 X X X X X
1 X X X X X
1 X X X X X
1 X X X X X

4 13 516" X X X
2 13 27/32" X X
2 13 17/32" X X

2 19 9/32" X X

2 15 17/32" X

1 17 5/16" X X

DS19S

Stainless

DS20E

Black

DS20S

Stainless

DS21S

Stainless

Retainer, Refrigerator
Door Bottom

Retainer, Upper Freezer Door Sides
Retainer, Upper Freezer Door Side
Retainer, Lower Freezer Door Sides
Retainer, Lower Freezer Door Side
Retainer, Refrigerator Door Sides
Retainer, Refrigerator and Freezer

Door Sides
Retainer, Refrigerator Door Side
Insert, Refrigerator Door Handle
Insert, Freezer Door Handle
Screw, Bottom Trim
Spacer, Trim
Installation Instructions

1 17 21/32" X X
2 17 7/32" X X X
1 17 7/32" X X
2 31 3/4" X X X
1 31 3/4" X X
2 61 7/32" X X

4 61 7/32" X
1 61 7/32" X X
1 X X
1 X X
6 X X X X X
3 X X X X X
1 X X X X X

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Procedure

Extruded Handle Models

Caution

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

Important

Save all screws and reuse in original location.

1. Remove top handle end caps by removing screws.

Important

If installing 1/16 inch (2 millimeter) panels, proceed to
step 6. If installing 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) panels,
proceed with step 2.

3. Remove door handle inserts by placing screwdriver
at top of door handles in area between handle and
insert and pulling out.

4. Pull inserts out along length of handles.

2. Remove crushed/cubed ice switch cover on
dispenser by pulling forward. Remove screws from
bottom of dispenser cover. Release bottom clips on
dispenser cover by placing taped edge of putty knife
underneath cover and pulling out. Release top clips
by holding bottom of dispenser cover out and sliding
up.

5. Install new handle inserts by reversing steps 3-4.

6. Replace dispenser cover by snapping in place.
Insert and tighten screws. Replace switch by
snapping in place.

7. Remove thin section on top handle end caps to
allow room for panels. Discard section. Replace
top handle end caps by placing end caps on
handles. Insert and tighten screws.

Thin Section

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All Models

Important

Use cardboard spacers carefully. Spacers must be
reused to provide correct clearance at top and bottom
edges of each door.

8. Use masking tape to place two cardboard spacers
on front surface of doors flush with top edge. Place
spacers approximately 2 inches (51 millimeters) in
from handle side of door and 2 inches (51
millimeters) from hinge side of door.

Cardboard Spacers

9. On extruded handle models, check top trim fit by
aligning end of top trim against handle cap. On non
extruded handle models, check top trim fit by
aligning end of trim with handle-side edge of door.

10. Install top door trim. There may be some
interference between top trim and top handle trim.
If there is interference, complete the following steps:

• Remove upper and lower handle trim from both
doors by grasping trim along inside edge of trim
and pulling forward.

Important

• Rounded edge of trim must be installed toward front
of door. Channel holds and frames 1/16 inch
(2 millimeter) panels or 1/4 inch (6 millimeter)
retainers.

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

• Top trim covers only section of top door surface in
front of hinge.

• Remove inserts above and below each handle.
Discard inserts.

• Replace upper and lower handle trim by
snapping in place. Confirm trim is flush with
handle.

Peel off 1 1/2 inches (38 millimeters) of backing.
Place trim firmly against inside of door and against
back of door. After checking placement, peel off
backing and press into place.

11. Remove cardboard spacers and replace spacers on
front surface of doors flush with bottom edge. Place
spacers approximately 2 inches (51 millimeters) in
from handle side of door and 2 inches (51
millimeters) from hinge side of door.

Important

Bottom trim covers only section of bottom door surface
in front of hinge. Do not overtighten screws.

12. Check bottom trim fit by aligning trim with holes in
bottom of door and against handle. Insert screws
and tighten.

13. Remove cardboard spacers from doors.

14. On non dispenser models, remove nameplate by
placing putty knife covered with masking tape under
nameplate and pulling forward. Discard nameplate.

Important

If installing 1/16 inch (2 millimeter) panels, refer to
"1/16 inch (2 millimeter) Panels" section. If installing
1/4 inch (6 millimeter) panels, refer to "1/4 inch
(6 millimeter) Panels" section.

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1/16 inch (2 millimeter) Panels

1/4 inch (6 millimeter) Panels

Caution

To prevent property damage, place masking
tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape
prevents panel from damaging doors.

1. Cover outside edges of panels with masking tape.
Place several evenly spaced strips of masking tape
on rear of panels.

2. Slide decorator door panels into place until panels
are secure under handle trim and inserts.

3. Install side door trim by peeling off 1 1/2 inches
(38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim against top
corner of refrigerator cabinet over edge of top trim.
After checking placement, peel off backing and
press into place. Place side door trim over edge of
bottom trim.

Important

Confirm front surface of decorator door panels and trim
are facing forward when installing trim.

1. DS19E, DS19S and DS21S Kits
Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) refrigerator door top
retainer (Item #9) by placing trim at an angle on top
edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with
panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install
refrigerator door side retainer (Items #16 or #17),
refrigerator door bottom retainer (Item #9) then
refrigerator door side retainer (Items #16 or #17) on
panel. Notched end of trim must overlap straight
end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is
secure.

DS20E and DS20S Kits

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) refrigerator door top
retainer (Item #10) by placing trim at an angle on
top edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush
with panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install
refrigerator door side retainer (Item #18) on right
side of panel then refrigerator door bottom retainer
(Item #11) on panel. Notched end of trim must
overlap straight end of previously installed trim.
Confirm trim is secure.

2. DS19E and DS19S Kits
Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) upper and lower
freezer door top retainers (Item #6) by placing trim
at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end
of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto
panel. Install upper and lower freezer door right
side retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively),
upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item
#6) then upper and lower freezer door left side
retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively) on panel.
Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of
previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

DS20E and DS20S Kits

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) upper and lower
freezer door top retainers (Item #7) by placing trim
at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end
of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto
panel. Install upper and lower freezer door left side
retainers (Items #13 or #15, respectively), upper
and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item #8) on
panels. Notched end of trim must overlap straight
end of previously installed trim. Confirm trim is
secure.

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DS21S Kit - Non Dispenser Models

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) freezer door top
retainer (Item #6) by placing trim at an angle on top
edge of panel. Align straight end of trim flush with
panel corner. Press trim onto panel. Install freezer
door side retainer (Item #17), freezer door bottom
retainer (Item #6) then freezer door side retainer
(Item #17) on panel. Notched end of trim must
overlap straight end of previously installed trim.
Confirm trim is secure. Remove nameplate by
placing putty knife covered with masking tape under
nameplate and pulling forward. Discard nameplate.

DS21S Kit - Dispenser Models

Install 1/4 inch (6 millimeter) upper and lower
freezer door top retainers (Item #6) by placing trim
at an angle on top edge of panel. Align straight end
of trim flush with panel corner. Press trim onto
panel. Install upper and lower freezer door right
side retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively),
upper and lower freezer door bottom retainers (Item
#6) then upper and lower freezer door left side
retainers (Items #12 or #14, respectively) on panel.
Notched end of trim must overlap straight end of
previously installed trim. Confirm trim is secure.

All Models

Caution

To prevent property damage, place masking
tape on back of panel at each corner. Tape
prevents panel from damaging doors.

1. Place masking tape on back of panels at each
corner.

2. Slide decorator door panels into place until panels
are secure. On DS19 and DS21 kits, handle side of
panel trim slides under handle trim. On DS20 and
DS20 kits, handle side of panel slides under handle
insert.

3. Install side door trim by peeling off 1 1/2 inches
(38 millimeters) of backing. Place trim against top
corner of refrigerator cabinet over edge of top trim.
After checking placement, peel off backing and
press into place. Place side door trim over edge of
bottom trim.

Part No. 10342827
Printed in U.S.A.

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1994Amana Refrigeration, Inc.

Amana, Iowa 52204