Adjustand Remove Doors

Door Removal

NOTE: Do not remove the two ¹⁄₄" hex-head mounting screws.

A

B

A.T27 flat-head mounting screws

B.¹⁄₄" hex-head mounting screws

Use the following steps to remove doors during installation.

1.Loosen and remove the 4 T27 flat-head mounting screws on top of both hinges. Keep the screws together.

2.Lift the doors up and away from the refrigerator and set them aside.

Use the following steps to reinstall the door.

1.Position the doors so the mounting screw holes on top of both hinges are aligned.

2.Insert the 4 T27 flat-head mounting screws on top of both hinges. Make sure the spacing between the doors is the same distance at the top and bottom.

3.Tighten the screws on the hinge.

Door Height Adjustment

Use the following steps to adjust the door height, up or down, after the doors have been leveled.

1.Open the freezer or refrigerator door. Locate the bottom hinge and remove the door stop screw.

Classic and Architect® Models

Remove the door stop screw from the bottom side of the hinge.

AB C

A.Bushing

B.Door stop screw

C.Locking plate

Overlay Models

Remove the 2 door stop screws: one from the bottom side using a ³⁄₈" open end wrench and one from the top side using an Allen wrench.

AB

A.Door stop screw from bottom

B.Door stop screw from top (110°)

2.Remove the locking plate as shown.

3.Turn the bushing located underneath the bottom of the hinge using the open-end wrench. Turning the bushing to the left (counterclockwise) will raise the door. Turning the bushing right (clockwise) will lower the door.

4.After adjusting, check the doors to make sure they are even at the top and bottom. If the doors are not even, continue to turn the bushing to adjust the door height.

5.Replace the locking plate.

6.Turn the bushing slightly to align the hinge and locking plate screw holes.

7.Replace the door stop screw or screws and tighten.

IMPORTANT: Do not place the door stop screw in the 130° position on Overlay Series models. See “Handle and Door Clearances.”

8.Make final recheck to make sure the doors are aligned and even.

Door Swing Adjustment

1.Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. If the door opens too wide, remove the door stop screw or screws (depending on your model) from the bottom hinge. See “Door Height Adjustment” earlier in this section.

2.Hold the door open to a position that is less than 90°.

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Refrigerator specifications

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