Kenmore 795.6900 REMOVING,REVERSING and Replacing, Refrigerator Doors For Freezer Drawer Models

REMOVING,REVERSING AND REPLACING

REFRIGERATOR DOORS (For Freezer Drawer Models)

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Before you begin, either unplug the refrigerator or turn off power at the circuit breaker or fuse box. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.

Remove food and any Adjustable Door or Utility Bins from doors. Failure to do so could result in serious

injury.

You may find it more convenient to have the doors converted from the left-opening type (factory installed) to the right-opening type. Directions refer to the right side as the side on your right as you face the unit.

TOOLS NEEDED

•10ram or 13/32-inch socket wrench

(with 2-inch extension for bottom door hinge)

•No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver

•1Ainch socket wrench

•Flat-head screwdriver for prying

•Adjustable wrench

Gently pry off the Top Hinge Cover with a flat head screwdriver and remove.

Fig. 25

Using 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench, remove

the 3 bolts and lift off the Top Hinge. Set parts aside. Fig. 26

Top Hinge

•Lift up refrigerator door slightly and remove it. Fig. 27

Middle Hinge

Remove Hinge Pin Insert on the right side of the door and reinstall on left side.

Fig. 28

Hinge Pin

•Turn refrigerator door upside down on a non-scratch surface.

•Loosen the 2 screws to remove the Bottom Hinge Pin Insert Bracket with Hinge Pin Insert.

Fig. 29

Hinge Pin

Hinge Pin

Insert

•Remove screw on the opposite side of the door.

This screw is no longer necessary and can be discarted.

Move the Hinge Pin Insert Bracket to the other side of the door, keeping the same orientation, and push

the Hinge Pin Insert into the hole on the left side of the bracket. Insert the 2 screws as shown below.

Fig.30 Pin Insert I

Hinge Pin

Insert Bracket

Pry off cover on top of refrigerator on left side to uncover screw holes and place it on the right side.

Fig. 31	Cover
	(on top of
	refrigerator)

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