KitchenAid 2302428 warranty Refrigerator Doors, Remove Handle Architect Series, Standard Door

Refrigerator Doors

Standard Contour Architect® Series

Remove Handle (Architect® Series)

Graphics are included later in this section.

NOTE: These instructions are for the Architect® Series doors with curved handle only.

1.Using a ¹⁄₈" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located underneath each handle.

2.Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles.

Remove Doors and Hinges (all models)

IMPORTANT:

■Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

■Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■If you are only removing and replacing the doors, the instructions are the same regardless of door style.

■If you have a standard or contour door and are also going to reverse the door swing, follow the instructions for the appropriate door style.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Hinge Screw

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head socket wrench, #2 Phillips screwdriver, flat-blade screwdriver, ⁵⁄₁₆" open-end wrench, flat 2" putty knife.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open refrigerator door and remove base grille from the bottom front of the refrigerator. See Base Grille graphic.

3.Close the refrigerator door and keep both doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.

4.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

6.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge graphic.

Reverse Doors (optional on some models)

IMPORTANT:

■Architect® Series doors with curved handle are not reversible.

■If you want to reverse your standard or contour doors so they open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Doors and Hinges” later in this section.

Standard Door

Graphics are included later in this section.

Door Stop Screw	Door Hinge Hole Plug
Door Handle Sealing Screw	Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Flat-Head Handle Screw	Round-Head Handle Screw
Door Handle Seal Screw Front	Shoulder Handle Screw

Cabinet

1.Remove ⁵⁄₁₆" hex-head 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. See

Graphic 1-2.

Freezer door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2.

2.Remove door hinge hole plug. Move to opposite side as shown. See Graphic 3.

3.Remove door handle sealing screws. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown. See Graphic 4.

4.Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as shown. See Graphic 5.

5.Position handle on opposite side of freezer door. Assemble handles on door as shown. See Graphic 2.

6.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until hinges and refrigerator compartment door are in place.

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