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Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer
TOOLS NEEDED:
⁵⁄₁₆
",
³⁄₈
",
¹⁄₄
" hex head socket wrenches, a
#2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
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Your refrigerator has a standard door with a freezer door
(Style 1) or freezer drawer (Style 2). Follow the instructions
specific to your model.
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All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics
shown are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory
installed on the right).
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If you only want to remove and replace the door(s), see
“Remove Door(s) and Hinges” and “Replace Door(s) and
Hinges.”
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Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and
remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the
doors.
Remove and Replace Refrigerator Door Handles
Style 1
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To remove the handle, remove the screw attaching the trim to
the upper end of the handle. Using a flat-blade screw driver
wrapped in masking tape, pry the trim piece from the lower
end of the handle. Then, remove the screws attaching the
handle to the door. See Front Mount graphic 2.
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To replace handle, reverse directions.
Style 2
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To remove the handle, remove the three screws attaching the
handle to the edge of the door. See Graphic 2.
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To replace the handle, align the holes in the handle with the
holes in the door. Insert a screw in each of the holes. Tighten
the screws. See Graphic 2.
Remove Door(s) and Hinges
Style 1
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free
from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the center hinge pin and remove the hinge screws as
shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free
from the cabinet.
Style 2
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom
Hinge graphic.
Reverse Door(s) (optional)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so it opens from
the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the
door, see “Replace Door and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove hinge screws from handle side and move them to
opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Remove cabinet hinge hole plugs from cabinet top and move
them to opposite side hinge holes as shown in Graphic 1-2.
Refrigerator door
1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown in
Graphic 2. Keep all parts together.
2. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6.
3. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.
4. Attach the refrigerator handle to the opposite side of the
refrigerator door. Replace the handle trim as shown in
Graphic 2.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until hinges and freezer
compartment door or drawer are in place.
Freezer door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 5-1.
2. Remove freezer door handle seal screw. Move to opposite
side of freezer door.
3. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown. See Graphic 4.
4. Attach handle to opposite side of freezer door.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until bottom hinge is
installed on product.
Replace Door(s) and Hinges
NOTE: Graphics may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
Style 1
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket
magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown in the
Center Hinge graphic, and tighten all the screws. Replace the
refrigerator door.
⁵⁄₁₆
" Hex Head Top Hinge Screw
Door Stop Screw
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
