DOOR REMOVAL
Top Freezer Refrigerator
INSTALLATION TIPS
• Load refrigerator from side of cabinet only.
• Do not run retaining straps over handles.
• Do not over-tighten retaining straps.
• Never use refrigerator handles to move
the refrigerator.
• Remove tape from doors only after unit is
in place.
HAND TRUCKING
The Shipping Bracket will usually disengage
when the door is opened the first time. If it
DOES NOT disengage, remove it with
pliers, taking care not to damage the
finish.
SHIPPING CLIP REMOVAL
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
All four corners of refrigerator must rest firmly on a
solid floor.
To adjust front rollers:
1. Open refrigerator door and remove Toe Grille.
(Figure 1)
2. Use an adjustable wrench to adjust rollers.
(Figure 2)
3. Turn Roller Adjusting Bolt clockwise to raise
and counter-clockwise to lower. Raise the
front of cabinet enough so doors will close
freely when opened halfway.
4. Level cabinet side to side.
5. Replace Toe Grille. (Figure 1)
4. Open the freezer door enough to allow it to be
lifted off the center hinge. Remove door.
1. Lift off plastic top hinge cover (not on all
models).
2. Trace around top hinge with soft lead pencil for
easy relocation.
5. With the refrigerator door closed, remove center
hinge pin. Open refrigerator door enough to allow
door to be lifted off the lower hinge. Remove door.
Remove the two screws attaching the center hinge.
The third outermost screw under the center hinge
should be left in place. NOTE: Save washers. They
are important for door alignment and reinstallment.
3. Remove the three screws attaching top hinge
to cabinet. NOTE: Hinge has a minimal spring
load. Hold bracket when removing last screw.
Refer to your
Owner’s Use and Care Manual for additional information about your refrigerator.
6. Remove Toe Grille. Remove the two hex head
bolts attaching the lower hinge. NOTE: Save
washers. They are important for door alignment
and reinstallment.
7. Set refrigerator in final location. Reverse procedure
to reinstall hinges and doors. Replace Toe Grille.
8. Check door alignment. Space between door and
cabinet edge (gasket space) should be 3/4” at top
hinge, the width of a penny.
Figure 1
Figure 2
To Remove Toe grille: Grip sides of Toe Grille
and pull straight off.
To Replace Toe Grille: Line up clips with holes
and push straight on.
IMPORTANT! If moisture forms on the
metal between the two doors, set the
Moisture Reduction Switch (located on
control box in the refrigerator compartment)
to the “ON” position.
P/N 218745002
Moisture Reduction Switch
