Replace the Doors and Hinges
1.Replace both bottom hinges, if removed. Make sure that the leveler brackets are assembled behind the hinges. Tighten screws.
IMPORTANT: When the screws are tightened properly, there should not be any gaps between the refrigerator, leveler bracket and hinge.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to lift the freezer door. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
2.Before replacing the freezer door on the bottom left hinge, feed the wiring and water tubing through the hinge.
On models with the ice storage bin on the door:
■Feed the small wiring bundle through the hinge. Assistance may be needed.
IMPORTANT: Do not feed the large wiring bundle through the hinge. This bundle is intended to run directly from the door to the connections beneath the freezer. Forcing the large bundle through the hinge may damage the door and/or the wiring, and will keep the door from closing properly.
■Feed both water tubes through the bottom left hinge, then replace the freezer door on the hinge. Assistance may be needed.
On models with the ice storage bin inside the freezer:
■Feed the wiring bundle through the hinge. Assistance may be needed.
■Feed the water tube through the bottom left hinge, then replace the freezer door on the hinge. Assistance may be needed.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the doors while the top hinges are being replaced. Do not depend on the door magnets to hold the doors in place while you are working.
3.Align and replace the top left hinge as shown. See Graphic 4. Tighten screws.
4.Reconnect water tubing and wiring.
IMPORTANT: Do not intertwine the water tubing and wiring bundles when reconnecting them.
On models with the ice storage bin on the door:
■Water Connection Style 1: Push the larger ⁵⁄₁₆" (7.94 mm) water tube into the blue fitting until it stops, then push the smaller ¹⁄₄" (6.35 mm) water tube into the green fitting until it stops. See Graphic 2A.
Water Connection Style 2: Push the black water tube with the blue tip into the blue fitting until it stops. Close the clasp around the tubing, making sure it snaps into place. Repeat this process to connect the
■Reinstall the
■Gently route the large wiring bundle (with two white plugs) through the hole in the routing plate, so that the wiring runs behind the right side of the routing plate. See Graphic 3.
NOTE: The large wiring bundle should always remain below the small wiring bundle.
■Reconnect the wiring plugs to the electrical housing, then push the housing back under the refrigerator. Align the left hole in the front lip of the housing with the right hole in the refrigerator's base crossbar. See Graphic 3.
■Reinstall the wiring clip over the grommets. First install the smaller grommet into the top of the clip, then install the larger grommet into the bottom of the clip (closest to the screw hole). See Graphic 3.
■Align the clip's screw hole with the left hole in the electrical housing and the right hole in the crossbar, and screw in the clip using a single screw. Tighten screw. See Graphic 3.
IMPORTANT: Once connected, the wiring bundles should not be taut. Some flexibility is needed to allow the freezer door to open properly.
On models with the ice storage bin inside the freezer:
■Water Connection Style 1: Push the water tube into the fitting until it stops. See Graphic 2A.
Water Connection Style 2: Push the water tube into the fitting until it stops. Close the clasp around the tubing, making sure it snaps into place. See Graphic 2B.
■Reconnect the wiring plug to the electrical housing, then push the housing back under the refrigerator. Align the left hole in the front lip of the housing with the right hole in the refrigerator's base crossbar. See Graphic 3.
■Reinstall the wiring clip over the grommet. See Graphic 3.
■Align the clip's screw hole with the left hole in the electrical housing and the right hole in the crossbar, and screw in the clip using a single screw. Tighten screw. See Graphic 3.
IMPORTANT: Once connected, the wiring should not be taut. Some flexibility is needed to allow the freezer door to open properly.
5.Replace the refrigerator door by lifting the door onto the bottom right hinge.
6.Align and replace the top right hinge as shown. See Graphic 6. Tighten screws.
7.Replace the ice storage bin (on some models) and any adjustable door or utility bins.
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.
8.Plug refrigerator into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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