Replace Doors and Hinges

1.Assemble the parts for the top hinges as shown in Top Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.

2.Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in Bottom Hinge graphic. Tighten screws. Replace the refrigerator door.

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.Align the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door aligns evenly with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all screws.

4.Reconnect the wiring plug on top of the left-hand side refrigerator door.

5.Reconnect the water line by pulling back the locking collar ring while firmly pushing the water line into the connector.

6.Check for leaks. Replace the façade and top hinge covers.

Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer

IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and replace the freezer drawer. Graphics are included later in this section.

Remove Drawer Front

1.Open the freezer drawer to full extension.

2.Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in the drawer front.

3.Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.

Replace Drawer Front

1.Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment. Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

2.Pull the drawer brackets toward you to position the two screws in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement graphic.

3.Completely tighten the four screws.

Adjust the Doors

1.If your refrigerator seems unsteady or you want the door to close more easily, raise or lower the cabinet. Using a ³⁄₈" hex driver, turn the roller adjustment screw(s) on each side to raise or lower that side of the refrigerator.

NOTE: Having someone push against the top of the refrigerator takes some weight off the adjustment screws and rollers. This makes it easier to turn the screws. It may take several turns of the roller adjustment screw to adjust the tilt of the refrigerator.

■To raise, turn the roller adjustment screw to the right.

■To lower, turn the roller adjustment screw to the left.

2.Turn the brake foot clockwise until it is firmly against the floor to keep the refrigerator from rolling forward when the freezer drawer is pulled open.

A

B

A. Front roller adjustment screw

B. Brake foot

3.Open the door again to make sure that it closes as easily as you like. If not, tilt the refrigerator slightly more to the rear by turning both leveling screws clockwise. It may take several more turns, and you should turn both screws the same amount.

Final Steps

1.Replace the base grille.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

2.Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

3.Return all removable parts to doors and drawer and food to refrigerator and freezer.

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W10245525A, W10226405A specifications

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