GE Model 21 installation instructions Before Removing the Doors, Remove the Refrigerator Door

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Before Removing the Doors

Unplug the refrigerator from its electrical

CAUTION: Do not let either door drop to the floor. To do so

outlet.

could damage the door stop.

Empty all door shelves, including the dairy

 

compartment.

 

Remove the Refrigerator Door

Remove the top hinge cover (lift up on the outside edge and pull off).

Tape the door shut with masking tape at both upper corners.

With 5/16″ hex socket driver, remove the

3 screws that hold the top hinge to the cabinet.

Lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the socket in the top of the door. Carefully peel off the adhesive backed spacer from the top of the cabinet.

Remove the tape, tilt the door away from the cabinet and lift it to free its bottom socket from the hinge pin on the center hinge bracket.

Set the door on a non-scratching surface.

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Installation

To Reverse the Refrigerator Door— Transfer Center Hinge Bracket to the Left

Open the freezer drawer and remove the hinge bracket from the center right side of the cabinet by removing the three Phillips head screws.

Remove the three outermost 5/16″ hex head screws from the center left side of the cabinet and insert them into the holes just vacated by the Phillips head screws on the center right side.

Remove the center hinge pin from the hinge bracket using a 5/16″ hex socket driver. Invert the hinge bracket with shim and reinstall hinge pin in hinge bracket. Secure this assembly with the three Phillips head screws removed from the right side. Tighten all screws.

NOTE: If the washer is not on the hinge pin, check to see if it is stuck to the bottom of the door.

Center Right

Center Hinge Pin

Plastic Washer

Center Left

Center Hinge Pin

Plastic Washer

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Contents Write the model and serial numbers here Model # Serial # 197D3358P001 49-60154A1058014 07-01 JRSafety Precautions CFC Disposal Before You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or FreezerGEAppliances.com Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips InstallationRefrigerator Control About the controls on the refrigeratorFreezer Control Tips Installation Safety InstructionsAbout the refrigerator shelves and bins InstructionsAbout the storage drawers Adjustable Humidity DrawersFruit and Vegetable Drawers Snacks DrawerIce Service Compartment About the ice serviceIcemaker Accessory Kit Installation Instructions Care and cleaning of the refrigeratorCleaning the Outside Cleaning the InsideConsumer Light Bulb ReplacementBehind the Refrigerator Preparing for VacationTips Consumer Support Preparing to install the refrigeratorBase Grille RollersRemoving the doors When reversing the door swingReversing the door swing Stabilizing BrakeRemove the Refrigerator Door Before Removing the DoorsReversing the Refrigerator Handle Transfer Top Hinge to the LeftTransferring the Door Stops Aligning the Doors Rehanging the Refrigerator DoorTo Remove the Freezer Drawer Removal of freezer drawerTo remove the baskets To remove the drawer front from the slidesTo Replace the Freezer Drawer Safety Instructions OperatingNormal operating sounds Before you call for service…Safety Customer Warranty Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support InstallationGE Will Replace What GE Will Not Cover
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