Door Handle, Door Trim
and
Door
Removal
Instructions
1. To remove freezer door: Snap off
hinge cover at top of cabinet. With the
freezer door closed, remove the three
screws attaching upper hinge to cabinet.
Note: Hinge has a minimal spring load.
Hold bracket when removing last screw.
Lift the hinge up and off. Be sure to save
screws and hinge for reassembly later.
2. Open the freezer door enough to allow
it to be lifted off the center hinge. With the
refrigerator door closed, remove center
hinge pin. Hinge pin may stick in spin
bearing. Use pliers to remove hinge pin.
(Note the arrangement of the upper and
lower washers on the hinge pin. The
washers must be assembled later in the
same manner.)
If it is necessary to move the refrigerator through narrow doorways or you
want to replace the door trim, door handle or door, follow these steps. Prior
to removing the doors, turn the refrigerator control to OFF. Remove all food, bottles,
and other items from the door. Begin with freezer door. Completely remove one
door before beginning the other.
Use care when using tools near surface of stainless steel doors
to avoid scratching.
3. To remove refrigerator door: Open
refrigerator door enough to allow door to be
lifted off the lower hinge. Remove the two
screws attaching the center hinge. The third
outermost screw under the center hinge
should be left in place. Save hinge, pin,
and washers for reassembly later.
Hinge Pin
4. To remove lower hinge: Remove the
toe grille from front of refrigerator by pulling
straight forward. Remove the two hex head
bolts attaching the lower hinge. Save the
hinge, bolts and washer(s) for
reassembly later.
Washer
Hinge Pin
Hinge
Washer
Screws
5. To remove freezer door trim and
handle: Remove the two screws attaching
the handle to the bottom of the freezer
door. Remove short trim piece by sliding the
trim straight up and off of handle bracket.
Remove the screw attaching the top of the
handle to door. Reattach handle to bottom
of door. Slide the trim piece straight down
onto handle bracket.
Washer
Hinge
Bolt
9
Freezer Door