•Set refrigerator door on center hinge pin.
•While supporting refrigerator door, use a dime to
space door 11/16" (18 mm) from cabinet. Use plastic shims behind center hinge to provide more space if required.
•Handle side of door should be approximately 1/8" (3 mm) higher than hinge side of door. Door will become level when it is loaded with food.
•Tighten all top hinge screws to secure refrigerator door. Snap on hinge cover.
1/8" 
(3 mm)
11/16" (18 mm)
9.Reinstall handles:
•Mount refrigerator handle on opposite side of door using mounting screws removed in previous step.
•Snap handle trim into place and replace screw.
•Mount freezer handle to opposite side of door using mounting screws removed in previous step.
•Angle front edge of handle cap downward toward back lip of freezer handle. Verify bottom tab on freezer cap slides under rear lip of freezer handle. Snap rear edge of handle cap in place.
10.Check unit for proper leveling following instructions in section titled Leveling Refrigerator, starting with step three.
Door Reversal (Side mounted handles)*
*Non contour doors only
Tools Required
#1 & #2 Phillips Head Screw Driver Flat blade screwdriver
Rubber mallet ¼” hex nut driver 3/8” hex nut driver 5/16” hex nut driver 9/32” hex nut driver
IMPORTANT:
•Keep all discarded parts with literature assembly.
•Save all screws for reuse.
•For plug removal requiring use of flat blade screwdriver or putty knife, blade of tool must be covered with masking tape to avoid damage to refrigerator finish. For plugs using a screwdriver or nut driver style head, use appropriate tool to avoid damage to plugs.
1.Remove top refrigerator door cap and hinge cover:
•Remove 3 Phillips screws to release top door cap.
A
B
C
A | Hinge cover | C Handle |
B | Top door cap |
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•Remove hinge cover by unscrewing one Phillips screw.
2.Remove doors:
•Use 5/16" hex nut driver to remove top hinge screws. Peel positive positioning shim from cabinet. Remove and retain all shims.
•Keep adhesive surface of shim free of dirt and dust until ready to replace during top hinge reversal. Contamination of adhesive surface will prevent proper reinstallation.
A
B
C
D
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| E |
A | Hinge cover | D | Top hinge shim |
B | 5/16" hex nut screws | E | Positive positioning shim |
C | Top hinge |
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• Remove refrigerator door by lifting door off center hinge pin. Inspect door to verify all shims are with pin assembly.
• Remove center hinge pin using ¼" hex nut driver. Due to tight fit of pin, firm pressure may need to be applied. Remove and retain all washer shims.
A
B
C
A Washer shims | C Center hinge |
BCenter hinge pin
•Remove freezer door by lifting door off bottom hinge pin.
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