KitchenAid W10291426A Adjust Doors, Door Height Adjustment, Remove the handle-side and top trims

3.Remove the handle-side and top trims.

AA

A.Trims

4.Slide the custom panels into the bottom and hinge side trims on the refrigerator compartment and freezer compartment doors, making sure that the backer panel fits into the hinge side trims.

Classic and Architect® Models

Remove the door stop screw from the bottom side of the hinge with a ³⁄₈" open end wrench.

AB C

A.Bushing

B.Door stop screw

C.Locking plate

Overlay Models

Remove the two door stop screws: one from the bottom side using a ³⁄₈" open end wrench and one from the top side using a ⁵⁄₃₂" Allen wrench.

AA

A.Panels

5.Reinstall the handle-side and top trims.

6.Remove the skin from the screw covers. Slide or snap the screw covers into the handle trim section.

7.Check refrigerator level and alignment. Adjust if needed.

Adjust Doors

Door Height Adjustment

Use the following steps to adjust the door height, up or down, after the doors have been leveled.

1.Open the freezer or refrigerator door. Locate the bottom hinge and remove the door stop screw.

AB

A.Door stop screw from bottom

B.Door stop screw from top (110°)

2.Remove the locking plate as shown.

3.Turn the bushing located underneath the bottom of the hinge using a ¹⁄₂" open end wrench. Turning the bushing to the left will lower the door. Turning the bushing right will raise the door.

4.After adjusting, check the doors to make sure they are even at the top and bottom. If the doors are not even, continue to turn the bushing to adjust the door height.

5.Replace the locking plate.

6.Turn the bushing slightly to align the hinge and locking plate screw holes.

7.Replace the door stop screw or screws and tighten.

IMPORTANT: Do not place the door stop screw in the 130° position on Overlay Series models unless the custom panels have been routed on the hinge side. See “Overlay Series Door Panel and Cabinetry Clearance.”

8.Recheck to make sure the doors are aligned and even.

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