Kenmore 596.6931 Series Use & Care Manual page 8

Refrigerator door
1. Remove the refrigerator handle assembly as shown in
Graphic 2. Keep all parts together.
2. Remove door handle seal screw front. Move to opposite side
of refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 5 or 6, depending
on your style.
3. Remove the door stop. Move it to the opposite side of the
refrigerator door as shown in Graphic 3 or 4, depending on
your style.
4. Attach the refrigerator handle to the opposite side of the
refrigerator door. Replace the handle trim as shown in
Graphic 2.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside the door until hinges and
freezer compartment door or drawer are in place.
Freezer door
1. Remove freezer handle assembly as shown. Keep all parts
together. See Graphic 5-1.
2. Remove freezer door handle seal screw. Move to opposite
side of freezer door.
3. Remove door stop. Move to opposite side of freezer door as
shown. See Graphic 4.
4. Attach handle to opposite side of freezer door.
5. Tighten all screws. Set aside door until bottom hinge is
installed on product.
Replace Door(s) and Hinges
Style 1
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws. Replace the freezer door.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the 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.
2. Assemble the parts for the center hinge as shown in the
Center Hinge graphic, and tighten all the screws. Replace
the refrigerator door.
3. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in the Top
Hinge graphic. Do not tighten the screws completely.
4. Adjust the doors so that the bottom of the refrigerator door
is aligned with the top of the freezer door. Tighten all
screws.
Style 2
1. Replace the parts for the bottom hinge as shown. Tighten
screws.
NOTE: Provide additional support for the 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.
2. Assemble the parts for the top hinge as shown in Top Hinge
graphic. Do not tighten screws completely.
3. Adjust the door so that the bottom of the refrigerator door is
aligned with the top of the freezer drawer. Tighten all
screws.
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Remove and Replace Freezer Drawer
IMPORTANT: Two people may be required to remove and
replace the freezer drawer. All graphics are included later in
this section after "Final Steps."
Remove Drawer Front
1. Open the freezer drawer to full extension.
2. Loosen the four screws attaching the drawer glides to the
drawer front. See Drawer Front Removal graphic.
NOTE: Loosen screws three to four turns. Keep the screws in
the drawer front.
3. Lift drawer front upward and off the screws. See Drawer
Front Removal graphic.
Replace Drawer Front
1. Slide the drawer glides out of the freezer compartment.
Insert the screws in the top of the drawer front into the slots
in the drawer brackets. See Drawer Front Replacement
graphic.
2. Pull the drawer brackets toward you to insert the two screws
in the bottom of the drawer front into the brackets. See
Drawer Front Replacement graphic.
3. Completely tighten the four screws.
Final Steps
1. Check all holes to make sure that hole plugs and screws are
in place. Reinstall top hinge cover as shown in Top Hinge
graphic.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
2. Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
3. Return all removable door parts to door and food to
refrigerator.