Adjust And Remove Doors; Door Removal; Door Height/Swing Adjustment - KitchenAid Refrigerator Installation Manual

Adjust and Remove Doors

Door Removal

NOTE: Do not remove the two
B
A. T27 flat-head mounting screws
B. " hex-head mounting screws
Use the following steps to remove doors during
installation.
1. Loosen and remove the 4 T27 flat-head mounting screws on
top of both hinges. Keep the screws together.
2. Lift the doors up and away from the refrigerator and set them
aside.
Use the following steps to reinstall the door.
1. Position the doors so the mounting screw holes on top of
both hinges are aligned.
2. Insert the 4 T27 flat-head mounting screws on top of both
hinges. Make sure the spacing between the doors is the
same distance at the top and bottom.
3. Tighten the screws on the hinge.
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. Locate the bottom hinge
and remove the door stop screw.
Classic and Architect ®
Remove the door stop screw from the bottom side of the
hinge.
A
A. Bushing
B. Door stop screw
C. Locking plate
" hex-head mounting screws.
A
Models
B C
Overlay Models
Remove the 2 door stop screws: one from the bottom side
using a " open end wrench and one from the top side using
an Allen wrench.
A
A. Door stop screw from bottom
B. Door stop screw from top (110°)
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.
IMPORTANT: Do not place the door stop screw in the 130°
position on Overlay Series models. See "Handle and Door
Clearances."
8. Make final recheck to make sure the doors are aligned and
even.
Door Swing Adjustment
1. Check that the refrigerator door can open freely. If the door
opens too wide, remove the door stop screw or screws
(depending on your model) from the bottom hinge. See "Door
Height Adjustment" earlier in this section.
2. Hold the door open to a position that is less than 90°.
B
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