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6
Freezer Door
Tools Needed: 5/16" hex-head socket wrench, 3/8" hex-head
socket wrench, flat 2" putty knife.
IMPORTANT:
■ 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 door (hinges factory
installed on the right).
■ If you only want to remove and replace the door, see the
“Remove Door and Hinges” and “Replace Door and Hinges.”
■ Before you begin, turn the control OFF and remove food and
adjustable door or utility bins from door.
Remove Door and Hinges
1. Unplug freezer 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 he hing-
es are being moved. Do not depend on the door 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 in the “Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal”
section.
4. Lift the freezer door free from the lower hinge and cabinet
and set aside.
5. Remove the 4 hex-head hinge screws and bottom hinge
assembly. See Bottom Hinge graphic in the “Door Swing
Reversal and Handle Removal” section.
Reverse Door (optional on some models)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so that it opens in
the opposite direction, continue with “Reverse Door (optional on
some models)” instructions. If you are not reversing the door, see
“Replace Door and Hinges.”
Cabinet
1. Remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top
and move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown
in Graphic 2 in “Door Swing Reversal and Handle Removal”
section.
2. Remove the bottom hinge pin from the hinge bracket.
3. Remove the decals covering the holes on the opposite side
of the bottom hinge.
4. Reinstall the bottom hinge pin in the alternate hole in the
hinge bracket. See Graphic 3 in “Door Swing Reversal and
Handle Removal” section.
5. Reinstall the hinge bracket to the cabinet with the 4 hex-
head hinge screws.
Door
1. Remove the hinge thimble hole plug from the top of the door.
2. Remove the door stop from the bottom of the door.
3. Move the door stop to the opposite side, making sure that
the hole in the door stop plate is aligned perfectly with the
hole in the door for the bottom hinge pin.
4. Using the screws removed in Step 2, fasten the door stop
bracket to the bottom of the door.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the bottom hinge
is in place.
Replace Door and Hinges
NOTE: Graphic may be reversed if door swing is reversed.
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown and tighten
screws. See Bottom Hinge graphic. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the door while the
hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door mag-
nets to hold the door in place while you are working.
2. Assemble the parts of the top hinge as shown in the Top
Hinge graphic in the “Door Swing Reversal and Handle
Removal” section. Do not tighten the screws completely.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are
in place. Reinstall top hinge cover. See Top Hinge graphic.
2. Using the provided decals, cover the remaining holes located
on the opposite side from the bottom hinge.
3. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
4. Reset the control. See “Using the Control.”
5. Return all removable door parts to door and food to freezer.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to lift the freezer door.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing doors.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
Hex-head hinge screws
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
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