KitchenAid 2003 M Technical Education page 15

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1. T27 flat-head mounting screws
2. 1/4 in. hex-head mounting screws
3. Adjust the hinges so that the door gap is
the same distance at the top and bottom.
The bottom distance should be used as a
template for the top.
4. Tighten the screws on both hinges.
Door Height Adjustment
Use the following steps to adjust the door
height up or down after the doors have been
leveled.
1. Open the freezer or refrigerator door and
locate the hinge assembly at the bottom of
the door, and remove the stop screw.
Classic & Architect
Remove the door stop screw from the
bottom side of the hinge.
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1. Locking plate
2. Door stop screw
3. Bushing
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Models
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Overlay Models
Remove the two door stop screws: one
from the bottom side using a 3/8" open-
end wrench, and one from the top side
using an Allen wrench.
1. Door stop screw from bottom
2. Door stop screw from top
2. Remove the locking plate, as shown.
3. Turn the bushing located underneath the
bottom of the hinge using the open-end
wrench. Turning the bushing to the left
(counterclockwise) will raise the door.
Turning the bushing right (clockwise) will
lower the door.
4. After adjusting, check the doors to make
sure they are even at the top and bottom.
If the doors are not even, continue to turn
the bushing to adjust the door height.
5. Replace the locking plate.
6. Turn the bushing slightly to align the hinge
and locking plate screw holes.
7. Replace the door stop screw or screws
and tighten.
8. Make final recheck to make sure the doors
are aligned and even.
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