Kenmore 596.6523*403 manual Remove Door and Hinges, Replace Door and Hinges

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Remove Door and Hinges

_6" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.

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

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

4.Remove the center hinge pin and remove the hinge screws as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

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

Reverse Door(s) (optional)

IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your door so it opens from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the door, see "Replace Door and Hinges."

Replace Door and Hinges

NOTE: Graphics may be reversed if door swing is reversed.

1.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten screws. Replace the freezer door.

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

2.Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown in the Center Hinge graphic, and tighten all the screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

3.Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in the Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

4.Adjust the doors so that the bottom of the refrigerator door is aligned with the top of the freezer door. Tighten all screws.

Final Steps

1.Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are in place. Reinstall top hinge cover as shown in Top Hinge graphic.

Door Stop Screw

Door Handle Seal Screw Front

Flat-Head Handle Screw

Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug

Cabinet

1.Remove 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 in Graphic 1-2.

Refrigerator door

1.Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown in Graphic 2. Keep all parts together.

2.Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 6.

3.Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 4.

4.Attach the refrigerator handle to the opposite side of the refrigerator door. Replace the handle trim as shown in Graphic 2.

5.Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until hinges and freezer compartment door or drawer are in place.

Freezer door

1.Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 5-1.

2.Remove freezer door handle seal screw. Move to opposite side of freezer door.

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

4.Attach handle to opposite side of freezer door.

5.Tighten all screws. Set aside door until bottom hinge is installed on product.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

2.Plug in refrigerator or reconnect power.

3.Return all removable door parts to door and food to refrigerator.

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Contents Models/Modelos/Modles Kenmore Appliance Warranty Table of ContentsBefore You Throw Away Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer Refrigerator SafetyExplosion Hazard Clean Before UsingWhen Moving Your Refrigerator Remove the PackagingTools Needed Water PreseureConnect to Water Line Recommended Grounding MethodConnect to Refrigerator Complete the InstallationRemove and Replace Refrigerator Door Handles Replace Door and Hinges Remove Door and HingesFront Mount Top HingeCenter Hinge Bottom HingeRefrigerator USE Temperature ControlsAdjusting Controls CONDITION/REASON AdjustmentIce Production Rate Refrigerator FeaturesRemember Meat Storage Guide Freezer FeaturesTo remove the crispers cover To replace crispers coverTo remove and replace the shelf Door FeaturesTo remove wire basket To remove and replace the binsChanging the Freezer Light Bulb To Clean Your RefrigeratorRefrigerator Care Changing the Refrigerator Light BulbMoving TroubleshootingRefrigerator will not operate There is interior moisture buildup Temperature is too warmRefrigerator seems noisy Door is difficult to openMaster Protection Agreements Stainless Steel Cleaner & PolishReplacement Parts Protection AgreementsCuidado Garantia SeguridadCaracterjsticas Caracterjsticas DEL CongeladorExclusion DE Garantas Implicitas Limitacion DE Recursos GARANTiA Limitada DE UN AiioRegistro DEL Producto Peligro de Asfi×ia Seguridad DEL RefrigeradorAntes de tirar su viejo refrigerador o congelador C6mo mover su refrigerador Instrucciones DE InstalacionImportante Presibn del aguaHerramientas Necesarias Conexibn al refrigerador Cbmo quitar la puerta y las bisagras Cambio del sentido de apertura de las puertas opcionalPasos finales Bisagra central Bisagra superiorBisagra inferior Ajuste recomendado USO DE SU RefrigeradorCbmo ajustar los controles Controles de temperaturaRecuerde Ritmo de produccibn de hieloAjuste Para encender y apagar la fbrica de hieloPara instalar y quitar el estante para hielo Guia para la conservacibn de carnesPara quitar la tapa delde los cajbncajones para verduras Para quitar y volver a colocar el caj6n para bocadillosLA Puerta Para limpiar su refrigerador Cuidado DE SU RefrigeradorCbmo cambiar el foco del refrigerador Mudanza Si Ud. decide apagar el refrigerador antes de irseHay un fusible de la casa fundido o se disparb el Solucion DE ProblemasParece que el refrigerador es ruidoso La puerta no cierra completamenteHay acumulacibn de humedad en el interior Es dificil abrir la puertaLos cubes de hielo son huecos o pequefios Refacciones Contratos maestros de proteccibnLimpiador de acero inoxidable Garantie DES Appareils MI Nagers Kenmore Table DES Matii RESEnlever les portes de votre vieux refrigrateur SI Curiti DU RI Frigi RateurLlVlPORTANTES INSTRUCTiONS Avant de jeter votre vieux rfrigrateur ou conglateurRisque du poids excessif Instructions DinstallationEnlvement des matriaux demballage Nettoyage avant rutilisationAlimentation en eau par osmose inverse Mthode recommande de raise la terrePression de Ieau Outillage RequisRaccordement au rfrigrateur Dpose des portes et des charnieres Dpose et rinstallation des poignes de porte du rfrigrateurInversion du sens douverturede la porte facultatif Etapes finales Rinstallation Porte et charniresCharnibre centrale Montage frontal Charnibre supdrieureUtilisation DU RI Frigi Rateur Commandes de temperatureRglage recommande Rglages des commandesMise en marche/arrt de la machine & glaons RefrigerateurTaux de production des glagons AjustementPour retirer le couvercle du ou des bacs Pour rinstaller le couvercle du ou des bacsPour retirer et rinstaller le tiroir a collations Guide dentreposage des viandesPour enlever et reinstaller la tablette du conglateur Pour enlever et rinstaller la tabletteDpose du panier mtallique Nettoyage de votre rfrigrateur Dplacement du cadre du seau de porteRemplacement de Iampoule du compartiment de rfrigration Entretien DU RI Frigi RateurDmnagement Remplacement de Iampoule du compartiment de conglationUn fusible est-il grill ou un disjoncteur sest-il ouvert? DepannageLe rfrig6rateur semble bruyant La porte ne se ferme pas compltementT-il un transfert dodeurs de nourriture? Utiliser des La porte est difficile & ouvrirLes glagons sont creux ou petits GoOt, odeur ou couleur grise des glagonsVrification annuelle dentretien prventif sur demande Contrats DE ProtectionNettoyant et poll pour acier inoxydable Contrats principaux de protectionW10137664A Your Home
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