Gladiator Garageworks GARF19XXVK, W10131416A Adjust the Doors, Caster Installation, Door Closing

Adjust the Doors

NOTE: If you have the casters installed on your refrigerator, the leveling screws will not work. Shims can be placed under the casters to level a refrigerator that has casters installed.

Door Closing

Your refrigerator has two front adjustable rollers – one on the right and one on the left. If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the doors to close easier, adjust the refrigerator's tilt using the instructions below:

1.	Remove the base grille. See Base Grille graphic. The two leveling
	screws are part of the front roller assemblies which are at the
	base of the refrigerator on either side.
2.	Use a screwdriver to adjust the leveling screws. Turn the leveling
	screw to the right to raise that side of the refrigerator or turn the
	leveling screw to the left to lower that side. It may take several

Caster Installation

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install refrigerator.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.

TOOLS NEEDED:

■ ¹⁄₂" Socket wrench or nut	■ ³⁄₈" Socket wrench or nut
driver	driver

turns of the leveling screws to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator

takes some weight off the leveling screws and rollers. This makes

it easier to adjust the screws.

■¹⁄₂" Wrench

PARTS SUPPLIED:

■Rigid Casters (2)

■Swivel Casters (2)

■⁵⁄₁₆—18 Self-locking hex-nuts (16)

■⁵⁄₁₆—18 x ⁷⁄₈" Hex-head bolts (16)

■¼—20 x 1¹⁄₄" Self-tapping hex-head bolts (4)

■¼—20 x 1¹⁄₄" lock washers (4)

■Caster brackets (located in FeaturePak) (2)

■Plastic skids (shipped with the refrigerator)

3.Open both doors again and check to make sure that they close as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws to the right. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both leveling screws the same amount.

4.Replace the base grille.

Door Alignment

If the space between your doors looks uneven, you can adjust it using the instructions below:

1.Pry off the top hinge cover.

2.Loosen the top hinge screws using a ⁵⁄₁₆" socket or wrench.

3.Have someone hold the door in place or put a spacer between the doors while you tighten the top hinge screws.

4.Replace the top hinge cover.

1.Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF.

2.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

3.Remove food and any adjustable shelves and bins from refrigerator.

4.Open the lower compartment door and remove the base grille. Remove the grille by grasping the grille with both hands, lifting up and pulling bottom of the grille toward you.

5.Place the plastic skids (shipped with the refrigerator) on the floor at least 3 ft (91.44 cm) apart. Lay a piece of cardboard or other protective material over the skids. This will elevate the refrigerator to allow for easier caster installation and also protect it from scratches.

NOTE: If the skids have been discarded or are not available, 2" x 4" boards may be used.

6.Place the refrigerator on its side on top of the cardboard or protective material. Make sure the door hinge is facing upward.

IMPORTANT: It is important that the door hinge face upward during the entire caster installation.

A

B

A. Top hinge

B. Center hinge

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