RS5290000 Rev. 0
92
April 1998
Kit Instructions
15. Remove tape from freezer door. Grasp freezer door
securely and lift up while opening. This will free
door from bottom hinge pin. On dispenser models,
plastic water tube must slide through slot in bottom
door hinge as door is raised.
16. Remove door stops by removing screws. Install
spacer and bottom trim by placing spacer and trim
on bottom of doors. Insert and tighten bottom trim
screws (Item #9). Replace door stops by placing
door stops on bottom of doors. Insert and tighten
screws.
17. Rehang doors by positioning bottom sockets onto
bottom door hinge pins. Position so doors are flush
with side of refrigerator cabinet. Handle side of
doors should be approximately 1/8 inch (3.2
millimeters) higher than hinge side of doors. Doors
will settle when loaded with food. On electronic
control models, when replacing refrigerator door,
thread wiring harness in slot in bottom hinge. On
dispenser models, when replacing freezer door,
thread water tube through bottom hinge pin and
water tube clamp.
Caution
To avoid personal injury or property damage,
temporarily tape doors shut.
18. Tape doors shut using masking tape.
19. Replace top hinges by placing top hinges on
refrigerator. Insert and tighten screws. On
electronic control and dispenser models, reconnect
top hinge wire connectors by snapping together.
Replace top hinge covers by placing hinge covers
over hinges. On electronic control and dispenser
models, carefully place wires under cover to avoid
pinching wires. Insert and tighten screws.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which can cause severe
personal injury or death, green ground wire must be
reattached to refrigerator or freezer door hinge.
20. Remove tape from doors.
Important
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.
21. Install top door trim by peeling off 1 1/2 inches
(38 millimeters) of backing. Place cut end of trim
against handle cap and firmly against back of door.
After checking placement, peel off backing and
press into place.
22. Dispenser Models
Install dispenser trim on freezer panels by sliding
trim on bottom edge of upper freezer door panel
and top edge of lower freezer door panel.
23. Non Dispenser Models
Remove nameplate by placing putty knife covered
with masking tape under nameplate and pulling
forward. Discard nameplate.
24. Slide decorator door panels into place until panels
are secure under handle inserts.
25. 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.
