GE GFE28HGHBB INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR cont, Remove The Refrigerator Doors, Lifting Hazard

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

3REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

ASecurely tape the door shut with masking tape or have a second person support the door.

BStart with left-hand door first: Remove the hinge cover on top of the left refrigerator door by removing all hex screws and pulling it up. Do the same for the right-hand door and the middle cover.

Hinge

Cover

CDisconnect both electrical connectors at the top cover.

Remove the 1/4” hex head screw to disconnect the ground wire from the hinge.

Remove the 1/4” hex head screw to remove the strain relief from the water line.

Ground	Strain
screw	Relief

3REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont)

DDisconnect the water line from the back of the unit by pressing down on the dark grey collar while pulling up on the water line.

Pull water line through case conduit from the top to free the line for door removal. The water line is more than 4’ long and may need to be taped to Door for accessibility when reinstalling.

Y or Straight

Connector

EUsing a 3/8” socket ratchet/driver, remove the screws securing the top hinge to the cabinet,

then lift the hinge straight up to free the hinge pin from the location in the top of the door.

CAUTION Lifting Hazard.

Single person lift could cause injury. Use assistance when handling, moving or lifting the refrigerator doors.

Note: when removing door, to prevent damage to door and electronics, carefully place the door in a proper location.

Note: The lower door hinge pin and hinge are keyed and must be matched correctly for the door to self close properly. Please follow the directions carefully.

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