GE - General Electric PWE23KMKFES User Manual

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REINSTALLING THE

REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator

doors, follow details below for critical alignments.

Reinstall center hinge

first and torque the

screws to 65 in-lbs. With

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front of the case, lower the

refrigerator door onto the

center hinge. Ensure that

the door and hinge align correctly.

Rotate doors closed and make sure moveable

center sealing portion of the door aligns with the

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reinstalling, remove door, turn door upside down,

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corresponds to an alignment arrow on the plastic

ring. Rotate door closure mechanism to align mark

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Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or

have a second person support the door. Reinstall

the top hinge and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs.

Be sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain

relief to the top hinge.

Reinstall hinge cover. NOTE: Ensure wires are not

pinched or under screw bosses before tightening

screws.

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR

DOORS (cont)

Note: For proper installation later, please follow

the next step carefully.

Remove the tape and keeping the door as

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straight up to remove it.

REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR

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There are no wires or water lines on the opposite

side.

REMOVE CENTER HINGE (if necessary)

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to the cabinet.

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Remove

center screw

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center hinge

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Align flats with tab.

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If door cannot be installed at 90° follow steps below:

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on underside of door. The flats on the shaft should

correspond to alignment tab on plastic ring or

mark on bottom end cap.

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Allen wrench, rotate door closure mechanism

shaft counterclockwise for right door and clock-

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screws

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (Cont.)

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