DOOR ALIGNMENT

Remove the base grille before adjusting the doors. See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.

Two methods of door alignment are available based on the amount of adjustment needed and installation requirements.

Type 1

Adjusting tool: Fiat blade screwdriver

If the freezer compartment door is lower than the refrigerator compartment door, level them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the left leveling leg and rotating it clockwise.

Left leveling leg

If the freezer compartment door is higher than the refrigerator compartment door, level them by inserting a flat blade screwdriver into the groove of the right leveling leg and rotating it clockwise.

Type 2

Adjusting tools: %6" (8 mm) wrench and 3A" (19 ram) wrench

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Using a ¾" (19 mm) wrench, turn the keeper nut clockwise to loosen the keeper nut.

Using a _6" (8 mm) wrench, turn the adjustment hinge pin clockwise or counterclockwise to level the refrigerator and freezer door.

After setting the level door, turn the keeper nut counterclockwise to tighten.

[] CAUTION: Do not overtight the door adjustment screw. The hinge pin can be pulled out. (Adjustable range of height is a maximum of ½" (1.27 cm)).

AFTER LEVELING THE DOOR HEIGHT

Confirm all legs are in contact with the floor.

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Right leveling leg

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Kenmore 795.5137 manual Door Alignment, After Leveling the Door Height