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TOOLS NEEDED: 5/16", 3/8", 1/4" hex head socket wrenches, a #2 Phillips
screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.
IMPORTANT:
• Your refrigerator has a standard door with a freezer door (Style 1) or
freezer drawer (Style 2). Follow the instructions specific to your model.
• 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).
• If you only want to remove and replace the door(s), see "Remove
Door(s) and Hinges" and "Replace Door(s) and Hinges."
• Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food
and adjustable door or utility bins from the doors.
Remove and Replace Refrigerator and Freezer Door
or Drawer Handles
Style 1 - Refrigerator Door wffh Freezer Door
Refrigerator Door
• To remove the handle, pull the trim pieces off each end of the handle.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the handle screws. Make sure you
keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Graphic 2.
• To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or drawer as
shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle with the handle
screws. Snap the trim pieces onto the end of the handle.
Freezer Door
• To remove the handle, remove the two screws attaching the handle to
the top of the door. See Graphic 5-1.
• 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.
Style 2 - Refrigerator Door with Freezer Drawer
Metal handles
• To remove the handle, use a %2" or 1/8" Allen wrench to loosen the two
setscrews located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle straight
out from the door or drawer. Make sure you keep the screws for
reattaching the handles. See Metal Handle graphics 2 and 4.
• To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Plastic handles
To remove the handle, slide the trim pieces to each end of the handle
and lift off. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the handle screws.
Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Plastic
Handle graphics 2 and 4.
To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or drawer as
shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle with the handle
screws. Using your hand, apply firm pressure on the face of the trim
and slide each trim piece toward the center of the handle.
Remove Door(s) and Hinges
_6" Hex Head Top Hinge Screw
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."
Door Stop Screw
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
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 5 or 6, depending on your style.
3. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the refrigerator
door as shown in Graphic 3 or 4, depending on your style.
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.
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