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2. Remove the locking plate as shown.
3. Turn the bushing located underneath the bottom of the hinge
using a
¹⁄₂
" open-end wrench. Turning the bushing to the left
will lower the door. Turning the bushing right will raise the
door.
4. After adjusting, check the doors to make sure they are even at
the top and bottom. If the doors are not even, continue to turn
the bushing to adjust the door.
5. Replace the locking plate.
■
Turn the bushing slightly to align the hinge and locking
plate screw holes.
■
Replace and tighten the locking plate screw.
6. Make final check to make sure the doors are aligned and
even.
Door Swing Adjustment
36" (91.4 cm) Models
1. Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. If the door
opens too wide, remove the door stop screw from the bottom
hinge with a Torx
®†
T15 screwdriver.
2. Hold the door open to a position that is less than 90°.
3. Replace the door stop screw in the bottom hinge and tighten.
IMPORTANT: Do not place the door stop screw in the 130°
position on Overlay Series models. See “Handle and Door
Clearances.”
42" (106.7 cm) Models
1. Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. If the door
opens too wide, you will have to adjust the door stop position.
2. Grasp both ends of the top grille.
3. Push the top grille straight up, then pull straight out. Lay the
grille on a soft surface.
4. The door stop is located on the top hinge.
A. Door stop screw
†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.
A
A. 130°
B. 110° (Overlay series)
C. 90°
A. Top grille
B. Cabinet side trims
A. Door stop screw “A”
B. Door stop screw “B”
C. Door stop
A
B
C
B
B
A
B
A
C
