Replace Handles (Panel Series)
1.Make sure the bottom door cap is installed. See Graphic 5.
2.Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on the side of the door. Slide the handle down until it locks.
3.Tap the top of the handle with a rubber mallet to ensure a snug fit.
4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the top door cap.
Remove Door and Hinges
IMPORTANT:
■Remove food and any adjustable door bins or utility bins from doors.
■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.”
⁵⁄₁₆"
TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄"
1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2.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.
3.Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the Bottom Hinge Graphic.
Reverse Door (Architect® Series)
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so they open from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the doors, see “Replace Door and Hinges.”
Door Stop Screw | Door Handle Seal Screw Front |
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug |
Cabinet
1.Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them to opposite side. See Graphic
2.Using a
Refrigerator door
1.Remove the refrigerator handle assembly including the mounting posts and screws. Keep all parts together. See Graphic 2.
2.Remove the door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5.
3.Remove the door stop from the bottom edge of the refrigerator door. Move to opposite side of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 3.
4.Attach the door handle mounting posts to the opposite side of the door.
5.Position refrigerator handle over mounting posts as shown in Graphic 2. Drive two set screws in the sides of the handle.
6.Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until the hinges and freezer compartment drawer are in place.
Reverse Door (Panel Series)
IMPORTANT:
■If you want to reverse your door so it opens from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not reversing the door, see “Replace Door and Hinges.”
■You must first remove the handle from the panel series refrigerator door to reverse the door swing.
1.Using a
2.Remove the hinge screws. Move to the opposite side of cabinet. See Graphic 2.
3.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the door stop and door cap located on the bottom edge of the refrigerator compartment. See Graphic 5.
4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the top door cap.
5.Remove ¹⁄₄"
6.Remove the side door trim and handle trim by tapping the bottom edges upward with a soft rubber mallet. The trim will slide up and release from the door. See Graphic 4.
7.Replace the bottom door cap and install the door stop on opposite side of the door. See Graphic 5.
8.Using the alternate side door trim, shipped with the refrigerator, align notches on trim with metal mounting tabs on side of door. Slide the trim down until it locks into place. Tap the top of the trim with a rubber mallet to ensure snug fit. See Graphic 4.
9.Install handle by aligning handle notches with metal mounting tabs on side of door. Slide the handle down until it locks. Tap top of handle with rubber mallet to ensure snug fit. See Graphic 4.
10.Using a Phillips screwdriver, install the top door cap. See Graphic 3.
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