Removing the Freezer Door
When lifting the hinge free of the hinge lever latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward. It is recommended that two or more people carry out the door removal and refitting.
Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.
Separating the connectors for the water tubes
Pull out the two connectors for the water tubes.
You can get the connectors in the case under the beam.
Separate the connectors.
CautionDo not pull the tubes out straightway without pulling the clips. It will damage the tubes and connectors.
Tube
Clip
Coupler
Connector
The white tubes are used for water and the blue tubes for ice.
When reconnecting the tubes back, make sure the colours of the two tubes for one connector are the same. (White to white, blue to blue)
When reconnecting the tubes back, make sure the tubes are fully inserted into the end of the connectors.
First, pull the clips out of the connectors.
Then, pull the water tubes out by pressing the couplers at the same time.
Removing the upper hinge parts
Remove the cover screws using a Philips screwdriver, disconnect the electrical wire terminal on the cover, then remove the hinge cover.
Disconnect the other electrical wire terminals.
CautionDo not pull the terminals out straightway without pressing the plastic hook a. Otherwise, it will damage the terminals.
First, press the plastic hooks a of the terminals holding one side of the terminal with one hand. At the same time, pull the other side out.
Remove the hinge screws using a socket wrench, then remove the hinge.
Uplifting the freezer door from the fridge
Open the freezer door for a small angle, then uplift the door with your hands.
Be careful not to damage the tubes through the lower hinge.
You must uplift the freezer door slowly to protect the tubes since the tubes need to pass through the lower hinge.
Removing the lower hinge parts
Incline the fridge, remove the hinge screws using a socket wrench, then remove the hinge.
