GE GFE28HMHES, GFE28HGHBB REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS cont, Reinstalling The Refrigerator Doors

Installation Instructions

INSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR (cont.)

REMOVE THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS (cont)

Note: for proper installation later, please follow the next step carefully.

FRemove the tape and keeping the door as straight as possible, open the door to 90º then lift straight up to remove it.

Lift up & off center hinge

Open Door to 90°

REMOVE OPPOSITE DOOR

Follow the same procedure on the opposite door. There are no wires or water lines on the opposite side

4REMOVE CENTER HINGE (if necessary)

Remove the 3/8ļscrews securing the center hinge to the cabinet.

Use T20 driver to remove outboard screw

Remove center screw

Loosen Outer screws

5 REINSTALLING THE REFRIGERATOR DOORS

Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reinstall refrigerator, follow details below for critical alignments.

AReinstall center hinge first and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs. With the LH door at 90º to the front of

the case, lower the refrigerator door onto the center hinge. Ensure that the door and hinge align correctly.

BRotate doors closed and make sure moveable center sealing portion of the door aligns with the striker. If the door will not self-close after reinstalling, remove door, turn door upside down, check alignment mark and arrow; (there is an alignment mark on the door closure mechanism. It corresponds to an alignment arrow on the plastic ring. Rotate door closure mechanism to align mark and arrow, reinstall door).

Align flats with tab.

Underside OF

Fresh Food Door

If door cannot be installed at 90° follow steps below:

1.Install door at 180° to case front.

2.If space limits opening door to less than 180°, then:

a)Remove door, carefully turn door upside down.

b)Check alignment of door closure mechanism shaft on underside of door. The flats on the shaft should correspond to alignment tab on plastic ring or mark on bottom end cap.

c)If shaft is not aligned to tab/mark, using 5/32” Allen wrench, rotate door closure mechanism shaft counterclockwise for right door and clockwise for left door. Then align

flat with tab/mark.

d)Install the door at 90°.

Securely tape the door shut with masking tape or have a second person support the door. Reinstall the top hinge and torque the screws to 65 in-lbs.

CBe sure to reinstall the ground wire and strain relief to the top hinge.

DReinstall hinge cover. NOTE: Ensure wires are not pinched or under screw bosses before tightening screws.

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