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Removing/Assembling Doors

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.

Caution
  • Use two or more people to remove and install the refrigerator doors.

  • 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 bins before detaching the doors.

  • Do not hold the handle when removing or replacing the doors as the handle may come off.

  • Tools Needed

    • Flat-head screwdriver

    • Phillips screwdriver

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Removing the Hinge Cover

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

Removing the Freezer Door

Disconnect all the wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.Rotate the hinge lever e counterclockwise. Lift the top hinge d free of the hinge lever latch c.When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin f and place it, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Removing the Refrigerator Door

Detach all the wire harnesses a. Unscrew the ground wire b.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.Rotate the hinge lever c clockwise. Lift the top hinge d free of the hinge lever latch e.When lifting the hinge free of the latch, be careful that the door does not fall forward.Lift the door from the bottom hinge pin f.Place the door, inside facing up, on a non-scratching surface.

Assembling the Refrigerator Door

Place the door onto the bottom hinge pin a.Fit the hinge b over the hinge lever latch c and slot it into place. Rotate the lever d counterclockwise to secure the hinge.Align the refrigerator door with the cabinet to help fit the top hinge in place.Connect all the wire harnesses e. Screw in the ground wire f.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.

Assembling the Freezer Door

Install the freezer door onto the bottom hinge pin a.Fit the hinge b over the hinge lever latch c and slot it into place. Rotate the lever d clockwise and fasten the hinge.Align the freezer door with the cabinet to help fit the top hinge in place.Connect all the wire harnesses and the ground wire.The number of wire harnesses may vary depending on the model.Ground wire is only present on some models.

Assembling the Hinge Cover

Position the hinge cover in its place. Insert and tighten the cover screws.