Kenmore 2318589 manual Replace the Doors and Hinges, Remove the Handles optional on some models

Remove the Handles (optional - on some models)

1.Apply firm pressure on the handle to slide it up and off of the shoulder screws. Do not push the handle toward the door; only apply pressure upward. See Graphic 1.

2.Move refrigerator into place. Replace handles as shown. See Graphic 1.

Remove the Doors

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Open both refrigerator doors. Remove the base grille. Place hands along the ends of the grille. Push in on the top of the base grille and pull up on the bottom. See Graphic 2.

3.If you have a dispenser (ice or water), disconnect the water dispenser tubing located behind the base grille on the freezer door side. See Graphic 3.

•Press blue outer ring against the face of fitting and pull the dispenser tubing free.

NOTE: Keep the water tubing connector attached to the tube that runs underneath the refrigerator. The door can not be removed if the connector is still attached to the tube that runs through the door hinge.

4.Disconnect the wiring located behind the base grille on the freezer door side. See Graphic 4.

•Remove the wiring clip using a 1/4"hex-head socket wrench.

•Disconnect both wiring plugs.

5= Close both doors and keep them closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

6.Use a s_6" hex-head socket wrench to remove the top left hinge screw and cover as shown. See Graphic 5.

7.Remove remaining left hinge screws and hinge as shown. See Graphic 5.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove screw A.

8.Lift freezer door straight up off bottom hinge. See Graphic 6. The water dispenser tubing and wiring remain attached to the freezer door and pull through the bottom left hinge. Be sure to protect the dispenser tubing and wiring from damage.

9.Remove top right hinge cover and screws as shown. See Graphic 7.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove screw A.

10.Lift the refrigerator door straight up off bottom hinge.

11.It may not be necessary to remove the bottom hinge to move the refrigerator through a doorway. Both bottom hinges have similar construction.

•If necessary, disassemble the hinges as shown. See Graphic 8.

Replace the Doors and Hinges

1.Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Tighten screws.

2.Feed the water dispenser tubing and wiring through the bottom left hinge before replacing the freezer door on the hinge. You will need someone to assist you.

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

3.Align and replace the top left hinge as shown. See Graphic 5. Tighten screws.

4.Replace left hinge cover and screws.

5.Reconnect water dispenser tubing and wiring.

•Push tubing into fitting until it stops and the black mark touches the face of fitting. The tubing should be inserted approximately 3/4"(19.05 mm)into the fitting. See Graphic 3.

•Reconnect wiring plugs. Locate the green electrical tape on the wiring. Reinstall the wiring clip over the tape with the tabs pointing down. See Graphic 4.

6.Replace the refrigerator door by lifting the door onto the bottom right hinge.

7.Align and replace the top right hinge as shown. See Graphic 7. Tighten screws.

8.Replace hinge cover and screws. Tighten screws.

9.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Door Closing t

1.Place a level inside the refrigerator at the back of the top shelf. See Graphic 9 in "Refrigerator Doors."

2.Locate the leveling screws behind the base grille of the refrigerator on either side.

3.Use a 1/2"hex-head socket wrench to adjust the rear roller leveling screws until the refrigerator is level. Turn the rear roller leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. See Graphic 10 in "Refrigerator Doors." Make sure refrigerator is level before proceeding.

4.Check the door alignment after leveling the refrigerator.

Align the Doors

IMPORTANT: First level the back of the refrigerator as described in "Door Closing."

The doors may be uneven after leveling the refrigerator. See Graphic 11 in "Refrigerator Doors." The doors are preset at the factory so that the refrigerator door is higher than the freezer door by approximately the thickness of a quarter. Once the doors are loaded with food, they should be even. If the door height needs to be adjusted AFTER the doors have been loaded with food, follow these steps.

1.Use a 1/2"hex-head socket wrench to adjust the front roller leveling screws until the doors are even. Turn the front roller leveling screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the leveling screw to the left to lower that side. See Graphic 12 in "Refrigerator Doors."

NOTE: Open and close both the refrigerator and freezer doors after each adjustment to check the door alignment.