Maytag 12828121 important safety instructions Door Reinstallation, Handles

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Installation

Door Reinstallation

1.Install hinge assemblies:

• Install center hinge with Phillips screws.

2.Place hinge side of refrigerator door on center hinge pin.

• Install top hinge with 516” hex head screws.

3.While holding refrigerator door upright, tighten down top hinge

with 516” hex head driver.

4.Reconnect two-pin connector.

5.Replace top hinge covers.

Handles

If not installed, the handle is located in the interior of the fresh food section or attached to the back of your refrigerator.

Remove and discard handle packaging and tape.

Front Mount Handle

Materials Needed:

Gloves to protect hands

Phillips screwdriver

Plastic door removal card (or 132” thick plastic card), retain the card

Attach Extensions to Handle:

1. Align handle and extension as shown.

2. Place extension in handle opening.

3. Apply slight pressure to both sides of the extension piece.

4.Slide extension until it stops on inside edge of handle.

To Install:

1. The handles are to be oriented as shown.

2. Align front mount door handle clip with the door tabs.

3. Ensure the handle clips are positioned slightly above the door tabs.

4.Rotate the handle so that the handle is flat against the door.

5.Push the handle down against the

upper door tab just enough to allow it to hang unsupported.

6. Align bottom of handle with lower door tab. Press upper handle end to door surface and firmly grasp lower end of handle. Gently slide handle upward until bottom of handle settles on door surface, then reverse direction, sliding downward to almost engaging tab with clip.

7. Grasp the handle firmly and slide down until it clicks. The audible click indicates fastening clips are securely interlocked.

To Remove:

1.Flex the handle away from the door panel. Simultaneously place door handle removal card underneath the base of the lower handle. Insert

the card to the line or until it stops.

2. Grasp the lower part of the handle firmly and lift to remove.

Handle

Clip

Door

Tab

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Maytag 12828121 important safety instructions Door Reinstallation, Handles