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Removing the Fridge and Freezer Door

If your entrance door is too narrow for the appliance to pass through, remove the appliance doors and pass the appliance laterally.

Warning
  • Disconnect the power cord, house fuse or circuit breaker before installing, removing the doors, or cleaning the appliance. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death, fire or electric shock.

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Removing the Hinge Cover

Remove the screws from the hinge cover at the top of the appliance. Lift the hook (not visible), located at the bottom of the front side of the cover with a flat-head screwdriver.

Removing the Left Fridge Door

Disconnect all wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Unscrew the screws, then lift the hinge.When lifting the hinge free of the 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.Lift the door from the middle hinge pin and remove the door.Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Removing the Right Fridge Door

Disconnect all wire harnesses a.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Unscrew the screws, then lift the hinge.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.Lift the right fridge door until it is free of the middle hinge assembly.Place the door on a non-scratching surface with the inner side facing up.

Removing the Freezer Door

Remove the two hinge bolts.Twist the hinge to raise the pivoting end so that the door can be lifted off. Lift the door off the lower hinge pin and remove it.Remove the door by lifting it off the lower hinge pin.

Refitting the Fridge and Freezer Door

Refit the doors in the reverse sequence of their removal once the appliance has been passed through all access doors.