Replace and Remove Handles
Style 1–Standard Door
■To replace the handle, align the handle on the door or drawer as shown. Using a Phillips screwdriver, attach the handle with the handle screws.
■To replace the handle trim pieces, using your hand, apply firm pressure on the face of the trim and slide the trim piece toward the center of the handle.
■To remove handles, reverse directions.
Style 2–French Doors
Metal handles
■To remove the handle, use a ³⁄₃₂" Allen wrench to loosen the two setscrews located on the side of each handle. Pull the handle straight out from the door or drawer. Make sure you keep the screws for reattaching the handles. See Metal Handle graphics 1 and 2.
■To replace the handles, reverse the directions.
Plastic handles - Refrigerator door
■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.
Plastic handle - Freezer drawer
■To remove the handle, grasp the handle firmly, slide the handle to the left and pull the handle straight out from the drawer. See Plastic Handle graphic 2.
■To replace the handle, position the handle so that the large holes in the mounting clips are to the right and align the holes with the door studs. Rotate the handle so that the mounting clips are flat against the drawer and slide the handle to the right to engage. See Plastic Handle graphic 2.
Remove Doors and Hinges
Style
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
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.
3.Starting with the
4.Remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
5.Before removing the
NOTE: The green, ground wire remains attached to the hinge.
6.Remove the parts for the
NOTE: Remove the hinge pin cover from the bottom hinge pin and keep it for later use. See Bottom Hinge graphic.
Reverse Door - Standard Door (optional)
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(s) and Hinges.”
Door Stop Screw | Door Handle Seal Screw Front |
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug |
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