Installation
Handle Installation
If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrig- erator. Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.
Handle design varies from refrigerator to refrigerator. Please reference the appropriate instructions for your model.
Front Mount Handle with Extensions
Materials Needed
•Gloves to protect hands
•Phillips screwdriver
•Plastic door handle removal card (or '/_2"thick plastic card), retain the card
Attach Extensions to | Handle: |
|
1. Align handle and | / | J |
extension as shown. | .........,/_ | _' |
2.Place extension in handle opening.
3.Apply slight pressure
to both sides of the extension piece.
4.Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of handle.
To Install:
1.The handles are to be oriented as shown.
2.Align front mount door handle clip with the door tabs.
3.Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the door tabs.
4.Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door.
5.Push the handle down against the upper door tab just enough to allow it to hang unsupported.
6.Align bottom of handle with lower door tab. Press upper handle end to door surface and firmly grasp lower end of handle. Gently slide handle upward until bottom of handle settles on door surface, then reverse direction, sliding down-
ward to almost engaging tab with clip. =_'_
7.Grasp the handle firmly and slide down until it clicks. The audible click indicates
fastening clips are securely interlocked.
To | from the door | l |
1. Flex the handle |
|
Simultaneously place door handle removal card underneath the base of the lower handle. Insert the card to the line or until
it stops.
2.Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove.
Door Tab