Amana SK01 Installation Instructions

Kit No. SK01

Installing Custom W ood Door P anel

Figure 1

Electric Shock Hazard

Disconnect electrical power at the fuse box or circuit breaker box before beginning installation. Failure to follow this warning could result in death or serious injury.

Cut Hazard

Exposed edges of metal panels can cut if not handled properly. Always wear gloves to protect hands. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury.

Tools and Materials Needed for Installation

• Phillips Head Screwdriver

• Safety Glasses

• Gloves

• Door Springs (provided)

Use router or tablesaw to cut edge detail as shown below.

/16” (typical)

/4” (typical)

3. Unlatch and open door. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove two (2) screws from inner door. Save screws for reassembly. See Figure 2.

4. Close and latch door

5. Place one hand on each side of door and pull down at top

approximately 1/4”. Pull entire door assembly toward you to remove.

See Figure 3.

Figure 2

Door Panel Front

while holding both sides

/4”

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/32”

Overall

Width

Figure 3

23 11/32” Overall

Height

Installing Custom Wood Door Panel

A dishwasher door panel can be customized to match wood cabinets. A panel thicker than 1/4” requires routing all four edges to 1/4”.

1. Cut wood door panel to the dimensions in recommended that a cabinetmaker cut the customized panel because of the precise dimensions needed. Make sure wood grain direction matches cabinet wood grain.

2. File or sand edges of wood panel until smooth. To protect wood panel from humidity, apply a moisture-resistant sealer on sides and edges.

Figure 1.

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Bottom Trim

6. Lay door assembly on flat surface and pull up on bottom trim to

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remove. Slide color panel(s) and spacer down and remove. Save panel(s) and spacer for future use. See Figure 4.

Figure 4

Spacer

Bottom Trim

Color

Panel(s)

7. Starting at bottom, insert custom panel inside edges of door. Push up into place. See Figure 5.

8. Replace bottom trim by fitting slot over bottom edge of door. Secure

by pressing from one side to the other.

9. Reinstall door by fitting the slots on each side of top door edge over the tabs on the metal liner. Push in to insure the door is flat. Push up from bottom until there is no gap between door trim and control panel. It may be

necessary to loosen bottom screw on each side of control panel for proper fit when replacing door. See Figure 6.

10. Unlatch door and open

while supporting door on both sides at bottom to keep in place. Align screw holes and

Part No. 12390902 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52204

Figure 5

replace screws. Tighten screws on control panel if loosened in Step 9.

11. Replace door springs with the heavy duty springs

Figure 6

Control Panel

in kit. A correct spring setting allows door to remain horizontal in opened position, yet will rise to close with slight lift of the finger.

12. If necessary, increase tension by moving springs to a hole toward rear of unit or decrease tension by moving springs toward front.

See Figure 7.

Figure 7

Move Springs Toward Rear

Move springs toward rear of dishwasher to increase tension.

Dishwasher t Increase Tension.

Attach spring with large part of coil facing dishwasher.

Property Damage

Heavy duty door spring kit SK01 must be used if custom panel weighs more than 4 pounds. Maximum door panel weight is 10 pounds. Failure to follow these instructions could cause product damage.

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