GE PDS22xxP series, Technical Service Manual

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Troubleshooting Tips - Handle Installation
Problem Possible Causes What To Do
Mounting bolts too tight. Remove the handle. Loosen the mounting bolts
slightly so that the handle will snap into place
when installed.
Handle too hard to
install/Handle requires
excessive force to
install
Defective mounting bracket or
bolts. Remove handle. Check for defective mounting
brackets or bolts. If defective, replace. Install
handle according to Installation Instructions.
Loose mounting bolts.
If the handle installs properly (slides on and
locks/snaps into place) but is loose, remove the
handle and tighten the mounting bolts. Use a
10mm socket and ratchet or wrench. Do not use a
screwdriver as it will not provide enough torque
for proper tightening. Reinstall handle according
to Installation Instructions included with the
handle.
Loose handle/Handle
makes rattling noise at
attachment
Freezer handle is installed
backwards. Remove handle. Check for correct mounting
brackets on the handle. There is a right bracket
(R) and a left bracket (L). The handle has the
word “RIGHT” printed in the bracket cavity. The
“R” bracket should be installed in the bracket
cavity marked “RIGHT”. The “L” bracket should
be installed on the opposite side. Reinstall handle
according to Installation Instructions.
Fresh Food handle is mounted upside
down or incorrectly relative to the
curve of the Fresh Food door. Make certain that the arrow label on the handle
is pointing at the center of the unit. To verify, the
handle should look straight from a distance (not
slanted to the side).