Amana ARS2661BB Refrigerator User Manual


 
5
How to install and
remove handles
For easier installation, some
refrigerators may have been delivered
with the handles off. Please see the
interior of the fresh food section to
locate the handle assembly. In case
future transport of the refrigerator is
necessary, the removal instructions have
been included here for your
convenience.
Handle design may vary from
refrigerator to refrigerator. Please
reference the instructions for the
appropriate handle design below.
INSTALLING FRONT-
MOUNTED HANDLES
1. Remove two
1
4
"
hex nut screws
from bottom of
refrigerator and
freezer door.
2. Align door handles with
top and bottom sets of
door clips, and slide
down until screw holes
on bottom of handles
match with door screw
holes.
3. Insert
1
4" hex nut screws
previously removed into
screw holes at bottom of
handle section.
4. Snap trim over bottom
portion of handles and
retainers on bottom
door.
5. Repeat instructions 1-4 to install
other handle.
REMOVING FRONT-
MOUNTED HANDLES
1. Remove bottom
portion of handle
trim with a very
small flat-blade
screwdriver.
IMPORTANT: Wrap blade of
screwdriver with masking tape to
avoid damaging refrigerator.
2. Remove two handle base
screws.
3. Pull handle up and out to release
from refrigerator. Fit may be tight.
4. Repeat instructions 1-3 to remove
other handle.
INSTALLING FULL-
LENGTH EXTRUDED
HANDLES
1. Release top door trim by
removing Phillips screws
from top of fresh food
door.
Retain Phillips
screws for later replacement.
2. Align notches
on back of
handle with
retaining clips
on doors. Insert clips into notches
and slide handle down until it
contacts bottom trim.
3. Replace top door trim
with Phillips screws
retained from trim
removal.
4. Repeat instructions 1-3
to install other handle.
REMOVING FULL-LENGTH
EXTRUDED HANDLES
1. Release top door trim
by removing Phillips
screws from top of
fresh food door.
Retain Phillips
screws for later
replacement.
2. Grasp handle firmly
with both hands and
slide handle upward
approximately
3
4
" to
release.
3. Repeat instructions 1-3 to remove
other handle.
To avoid possible injury and damage
to property, tape decorative panels
(select models) securely into place
before removing door handles.
WARNING