Electrolux 240400112 To Remove Trim, To Remove Refrigerator Handle, To Attach Refrigerator Handle

Door Removal and Reversal Instructions (continued)

TRIM REMOVAL (FULL-LENGTH TRIM MODELS ONLY)

In some models, the refrigerator door has a full length trim piece which continues from the bottom of the handle to the bottom of the door.The top of the trim attaches to the handle bracket (Figure 1) or fits around the base of the handle (Figure 2). An adhesive “trim lock” is positioned about halfway down.The bottom of the trim is held in place by either an adhesive trim lock, or a trim lock with two prongs inserted into a hole on the face of the door.

TO REMOVE TRIM:

1.Remove trim by gently pulling trim lock areas out and away from door.

2.When trim is free from door, slide the trim straight down and away from base of handle.

NOTE: For models with short handle trim, remove by sliding trim straight down and off of handle bracket.

TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:

(Handles may be easier to reverse while doors are off.)

Figure 1 Style Handles

1.Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door.

2.Remove screw attaching bottom of handle to door.

3.Remove two hole plugs and hinge pin plug on top of door and install on opposite side. Use Phillips head screwdriver to remove plastic screw plug from front of door and install on opposite side

Figure 2 Style Handles

1.Remove two screws attaching handle to top of refrigerator door.

2.Swing top of handle away from door and slide handle down and off of dovetail button.

3.Remove screw and dovetail button and install on other side, moving hole plugs from corresponding holes to opposite side.

TO ATTACH REFRIGERATOR HANDLE:

Figure 1 Style Handles

1.Secure bottom of handle with screws.

2.Secure top of handle with screws.

Figure 2 Style Handles

1.Start with handle offset away from door. Place bottom of handle over dovetail button, swing handle into an upright position and pull upward, locking it into place.

2.Secure top of handle with screws.

TO ATTACH TRIM:

1.Slide both trim locks out of trim.

2.Insert new adhesive trim locks contained in your literature pack.

NOTE: Trim lock must be removed and installed by sliding over the two donut shaped areas.

3.Install trim to handle by sliding under base of handle. Carefully align trim and press down at trim lock locations.

4.Use rubbing alcohol to remove any adhesive residue from old trim lock locations.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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