Refrigerator Door(s) and Drawer

TOOLS NEEDED: ⁵⁄₁₆", ³⁄₈", ¹⁄₄" hex-head socket wrench, a #2 Phillips screwdriver, and a flat-blade screwdriver.

IMPORTANT:

■Your refrigerator may have a standard reversible refrigerator door (Style 1) with either a freezer door or freezer drawer, or French doors (Style 2). Follow the instructions specific to the door style of your model.

■All graphics referenced in the following instructions are included later in this section after “Final Steps.” The graphics shown for the standard door (Style 1) are for a right-hand swing refrigerator (hinges factory installed on the right).

■If you only want to remove and replace the doors, see “Remove Doors and Hinges” and “Replace Doors and Hinges.”

■Before you begin, turn the refrigerator control OFF, and remove food and adjustable door or utility bins from the doors.

Remove and Replace Refrigerator Door Handles

Style 1–Standard Door

Front Mount Handle

■To remove the handle, remove the screw attaching the trim to the upper end of the handle. Using a flat-blade screw driver wrapped in masking tape, pry the trim piece from the lower end of the handle. Then, remove the screws attaching the handle to the door. See Front Mount graphic 2.

■To replace handle, reverse directions.

Side Mount Handle

■To remove the handle, remove the four screws attaching the handle to the side of the door. See Side Mount graphic 2.

■To replace the handle, align the holes in the handle with the holes in the door. Then, insert a screw in the upper hole at each end of the handle. Next, insert a screw in the lower holes. Tighten the screws. See Side Mount graphic 2.

Style 2–French Doors

Metal Handles

■Using a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Metal Handle graphic 1.

■To replace the handles, reverse the directions.

Plastic Handles

■To remove the handle, grasp the lower part of the handle firmly, slide the handle up and pull the handle straight out from the door. See Plastic Handle graphic 1.

■To replace the handle, position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are down and align the holes with the door studs. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the door and slide the handle down to engage. See Plastic Handle graphic 1.

Remove Door and Hinges

Style 1–Standard Door

⁵⁄₁₆" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw

Freezer drawer models

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 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 Bottom Hinge graphic.

Freezer door models

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Keep the freezer door closed until you are ready to lift it free from the cabinet.

NOTE: Provide additional support for the 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 center hinge pin and remove the hinge screws as shown in the Center Hinge graphic. Lift the freezer door free from the cabinet.

5.Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic.

Style 2–French Doors

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing doors.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

1.Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.

2.Keep the refrigerator doors closed until you are ready to lift them free from the cabinet.

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

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Maytag W10175446B manual Refrigerator Doors and Drawer, Style 2-French Doors, Remove Door and Hinges Style 1-Standard Door
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W10175446B specifications

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