If the entrance door is too narrow for the refrigerator to pass through, remove the refrigerator doors and move the refrigerator sideways through the doorway.
Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors and drawers.
Disconnect the electrical supply to the refrigerator before installing.
Do not put hands, feet or other objects into the air vents or bottom of the refrigerator.
Be careful when handling the hinge and hinge lever.
Remove food and kimchi containers before detaching the doors and drawers.
Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the doors and drawers as the handle may come off.
Tools Needed
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-head screwdriver
Removing the Top Refrigerator Door
Remove the top hinge cover screws a. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover b, with a Phillips screwdriver.Remove PCB cover screws c and lift cover d.Disconnect all wire harnesses e.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Remove the top hinge screw f and lift off the top hinge g.When lifting the hinge free, be careful that the door does not fall forward.Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.
Assembling the Top Refrigerator Door
Make sure that the plastic sleeve is inserted in the bottom of the door. Lower the door onto the middle hinge pin as shown in the figure.Insert and tighten the top hinge a and screw b.Connect the wire harnesses c.Set the PCB cover d in place. Insert and tighten the screws e.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Set the hinge cover f in place. Insert and tighten the cover screws g.
Removing Middle and Bottom Compartments
Take care when removing the bottom compartment to avoid injuring your feet.The basket and compartment assemblies are heavy. Empty contents before removing or assembling compartments and use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.Open the compartment completely.Lift up the compartment and basket assembly slightly until it clears the rail safety stops and pull it forward until it stops.Lift the basket and compartment assembly to remove it.The baskets cannot be removed separately from the middle or bottom compartment. The entire basket and compartment assembly must be removed together.
Assembling Middle and Bottom Compartments
To reassemble the compartment, align it with the rails and insert it until it stops, lift it to clear the safety rail stops and push it in completely.