Refrigerator Door Handle - GE GBSC0 Technical Service Manual

Refrigerator Door Handle

Follow instructions below to remove stainless steel
handles and to remove and reverse plastic handles.
To remove a stainless steel door handle (on
some models):
Using a 3/32-in. Allen wrench, loosen the set screws
(A) and remove the handle (B).
Note: For Double Door models, follow the same
procedure on the opposite door.
A
Mounting
Fasteners
(appearance may vary)
To attach a stainless steel door handle (on
some models):
Attach the handle to the handle mounting fasteners
and tighten the set screws (A) with a 3/32-in. Allen
wrench.
Note: For Double Door models, follow the same
procedure on the opposite door.
A
Mounting
Fasteners
(appearance may vary)
Badge
B
To remove a plastic door handle (on some
models):
Note: Each plastic door handle is attached with an
upper and lower fastener and locked in position by
a recessed tab. Each fastener is located behind the
handle and attached to the door panel.
Using a fl at blade screwdriver, press the tab on the
top underside of the handle toward the door while
sliding the handle (A) up and off of the mounting
fasteners.
Reversing the plastic door handle (on some
models):
Note: In the following step, ensure the tab is
installed underneath the top fastener.
1. Remove the handle mounting fasteners (B) with
a 3/16-in. Allen wrench. Transfer the handle
mounting fasteners and tab, to the right side.
2. Remove the logo badge.
3. Remove and transfer the plug button to the left
side of the fresh food door.
Note: Use a fl at plastic edge to prevent damaging
the door. Remove any adhesive on the door with
a mild detergent. Remove the paper covering on
the adhesive backing on the logo badge prior to
carefully attaching the badge to the door.
B
B
Mounting
Fasteners
(appearance may vary)
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Badge
A
A
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