Electrolux EILFU17GS, Technical & Service Manual

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The door handle is secured with setscrews to the
handle mounting shoulder screws that are fastened
into the front of the door assembly.
To remove the handle, use a 3/32” allen wrench
and extract the setscrew located in each handle
standoff. Pull handle assembly from door
assembly. (See Figure 5-1)
Use a 5/32” allen wrench to extract the screw
located inside the handle standoff, that secures the
handle standoff to the handle.
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The kickplate has tabs that locate within the oval
holes located under the door assembly.
To remove the kickplate, squeeze the top and
bottom of the kickplate and pull out from the unit.
(See Figure 5-2)
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The door assembly is secured to the unit frame by
an upper and lower hinge assembly. The wiring
harness leading out through the lower hinge
assembly must be disconnected from the wire
harness before the door assembly can be
removed.
To remove the door assembly:
1. Gently lay freezer on its back on a soft clean
surface.
2. Lift plastic cover off upper hinge assembly.
(See Figure 5-3)
3. Using a 3/8” open end wrench or socket,
extract screws securing the upper hinge to the
unit frame.
4. Remove the grille/kickplate by grabbing the
grille/kickplate at the top with both hands, then
pull away from the unit until grille/kickplate
disengages from the unit. (See Figure 5-4)
5. Reach under bottom of cabinet and
disconnect wire leads of door connector from
the cabinet connector.
6. Using a 3/8” open end wrench or socket,
extract screws securing the lower hinge to the
unit frame. Use a phillips head screwdriver to
extract the remaining screw from the lower
hinge assembly.
7. Lift the door assembly off of the unit frame.
Shoulder Screw
Shoulder Screw
Set Screw
Allen
Screw
Figure 5-1. Handle Removal
Figure 5-2. Kickplate Removal
Kickplate
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G rille/ Kickplate
Hinge S crew
Hex Head S crew
Wire
Door Connector
Cabinet Connector
Figure 5-4. Lower Hinge Removal
Hinge Cover
Hex Head S crew s
Upper Hinge
Figure 5-3. Upper Hinge Removal