Refrigerator Doors

Handle Removal (Architect® Series)

(Graphics are included later in this section.)

1.Using a ³⁄₃₂ in. Allen wrench, loosen the 2 set screws located on the side of each handle.

2.Pull handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep screws for reattaching handles.

Handle Removal (Panel Series)

IMPORTANT:

■Remove door from refrigerator before removing handle.

■You must remove handles to remove decorator panels or to reverse the door swing.

1.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove top door cap.

2.Tap bottom edge of refrigerator door handle upward with a rubber mallet.

3.Handle will slide up approximately ³⁄₄ in. (19.05 mm) and release from door.

Handle Replacement (Panel Series)

1.Make sure bottom door cap is installed.

2.Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on side of door. Slide handle down until it locks.

3.Tap top of handle with a rubber mallet to ensure snug fit.

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall top door cap.

Freezer Drawer Removal

(Graphics are included later in this section.)

1.Open freezer drawer to full extension.

2.Remove all articles from baskets.

3.Slide top wire basket out to full extension and lift out to remove.

4.Remove the bottom wire basket by pressing the release button on each side and lifting the basket from the rail guides.

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1.Release button

5.Remove the Phillips screw (on some models) from each side of drawer rail assembly (see Graphic 6-1).

NOTE: Do not remove hex-head screws from rail assembly.

6.Lift front handle of freezer drawer to disengage drawer rail hooks from interior rail assembly. Lift drawer out.

Freezer Drawer Replacement

IMPORTANT: Two individuals may be required to complete this procedure.

1.Extend both interior rail assemblies to full length on each side of cabinet.

2.Locate notches in both interior rail extensions (see Graphic 6-2).

3.Align tabs on outside edge of drawer rail assemblies with notches in both rail extensions.

4.Insert tabs into notches (see Graphic 6-3).

5.Replace the Phillips screws (on some models) on both rail extensions (see Graphic 6-1).

6.Replace bottom basket by placing basket into rail guides.

7.Slide top basket into upper compartment.

Door and Hinge Removal

IMPORTANT:

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, unplug refrigerator or disconnect power. Remove food and any adjustable door or utility bins from doors.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

Tools Needed: ⁵⁄₁₆ in., ³⁄₈ in., ¹⁄₄ in. hex-head socket wrench, No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-head screwdriver.

1.Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are working.

2.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.

3.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge Graphic.

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