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E. Removal and Replacement of Door Closure Spring
WARNING
Wear eye protection and use caution when removing the tension screw (step 4).
1) Raise the front panel. Then, move the power switch to the "OFF" position and unplug
the appliance.
2) Remove the wire cover.
3) Remove the bushing cover from the top of the spring guide pin.
4) Insert a small drift pin or long leg of an allen wrench into one of the threaded tension
screw holes in the spring guide pin. Turn the spring guide pin to access the tension
screw. Securely hold the spring guide pin in this position while removing the tension
screw. Carefully rotate (walk) the spring guide pin to release spring tension.
5) Use a 1/2" socket wrench to remove the top pivot pin and hinge washer from the top
hinge bracket.
6) Firmly grasp the door and pull it forward at the top. Then raise the door, disengaging it
from the bottom pivot pin.
7) Remove the spring guide pin and spring from the spring cartridge.
8) Replace the spring with one of the same color. Be certain that the spring ends are
engaged in both the spring cartridge and the top of the spring guide pin.
9) Reverse procedure to reassemble door(s) to cabinet.
Note: Tighten spring guide pin one complete rotation to set proper spring tension.
10) Replace the wire cover in its correct position.
11) Plug the appliance back in. Move the power switch to the "ON" position.
12) Close the front panel.
Side
Color
Part Number
Left
Blue
4A3312-02
Right
Black
4A3312-01
Bushing Cover
Hinge Stop Pin
Pivot Pin
Hinge Washer
Tension Screw
Hinge Bracket
Spring
Spring Guide Pin
Spring Cartridge
Wire Cover
Front Panel
