Kenmore 795.7809 manual For Freezer Swing Models, How To Remove Refrigerator Door, Tools Needed

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.

Remove washer and set aside.

Using a 1/4 socket wrench, loosen and remove Hinge Pin from the Middle Hinge Bracket.

Use a 10mm or 13/32 inch socket wrench to remove the 2 bolts in Middle Hinge Bracket. Remove

screws. Set Middle Hinge Bracket and other parts aside.

(For Freezer Swing Models)

If entrance is less than 35-inches wide, the refrigerator's doors will need to be removed.

TOOLS NEEDED:

• 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench

(with 2-inch extension for bottom door hinge) ° No. 2 Phillips head screwdriver

•Flat-head screwdriver for prying

•Adjustable wrench

Before removing the doors, remove the Base Grille.

See BASE GRILLE INSTALLATION for reference.

HOW TO REMOVE REFRIGERATOR DOOR

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

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Pin

•Carefully lift up the freezer door. Remove and place it on a non-scratching surface.

•Using a 13/32" 10mm socket wrench with a 2" extension, loosen the 2 bolts and remove Bottom Hinge Bracket from right side.

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Bottom Hinge

Bracket

Using 10mm or 13/32-inch socket wrench, remove the 3 bolts and lift off the Top Hinge. Set parts aside.

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Top Hinge

Lift up door slightly and remove it. Place door on a non-scratching surface.

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Middle Hinge

HOW TO REPLACE REFRIGERATOR AND

FREEZER DOORS

•Reattach Bottom Hinge Bracket using the 2 previously removed bolts.

•Reattach Middle Hinge Bracket with the previously removed 2 bolts and 2 screws.

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