Base Grille; Refrigerator Door - KitchenAid KBLA20ERSS00 Use & Care Manual

Remove the Base Grille
1. Grasp the grille with both hands.
2. Pull the grille toward you.
Replace the Base Grille
1. See the markings on the inside of the base grille for proper
placement.
2. Align the grille mounting clips with the cabinet slots.
3. Push the grille firmly into the cabinet slots until it snaps into
place.
Replace Handles (Panel Series)
1. Make sure the bottom door cap is installed. See Graphic 5.
2. Align handle notches with metal mounting tabs on the side of
the door. Slide the handle down until it locks.
3. Tap the top of the handle with a rubber mallet to ensure a
snug fit.
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the top door cap.
Remove Door and Hinges
IMPORTANT:
• Remove food and any adjustable door bins or utility bins from
doors.
• All graphics referenced in the following instructions are
included later in this section after "Final Steps."
Graphics are included later in this section.
Remove and Replace Handles (Architecf Series)
1. Using a ¾2" Allen wrench, loosen the two set screws located
on the side of each handle. See Graphics 2 and 4.
2. Pull the handle straight out from the door. Make sure you
keep the screws for reattaching handles.
3. To replace the handle, reverse the directions.
Remove Handles (Panel Series}
IMPORTANT:
• Remove the door from refrigerator before removing handles.
• You must remove the handles to remove the decorator panels
or to reverse the door swing.
1. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the top door cap. See
Graphic 3.
2. Tap the bottom edge of the refrigerator door handle upward
with a rubber mallet.
3. Handle will slide up approximately 3/4"(19.05 mm) and release
from the door.
_6" Hex-Head Top Hinge Screw
TOOLS NEEDED: %6", %", 1/4"hex-head socket wrench, #2
Phillips screwdriver, and a fiat-blade screwdriver.
1. Unplug refrigerator or disconnect power.
2. Keep the refrigerator door closed until you are ready to lift it
free from the cabinet.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the refrigerator door
while the hinges are being moved. Do not depend on the door
gasket magnets to hold the door in place while you are
working.
3. Remove the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
Graphic. Lift the refrigerator door free from the cabinet.
4. Remove the parts for the bottom hinge as shown in the
Bottom Hinge Graphic.
Reverse Door (Architect _ Series}
IMPORTANT: If you want to reverse your doors so they open
from the opposite side, follow these steps. If you are not
reversing the doors, see "Replace Door and Hinges."
Door Stop Screw Door Handle Seal Screw Front
Flat-Head Handle Screw
Cabinet Hinge Hole Plug
Cabinet
1. Remove the hinge screws from handle side and move them
to opposite side. See Graphic 1-1.
2. Using a flat-blade screwdriver tip wrapped in masking tape,
remove the cabinet hinge hole plugs from the cabinet top and
move them to the opposite side hinge holes as shown in
Graphic 1-2.